Resident cat at the Parco Eva housing community (Katie Wells )
While living on base is always convenient, especially if you have school-aged children, living off base in a new country can be one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local culture and gain a true sense of the area and what it has to offer. You may find your new favorite place for an espresso, a local grocery store with the freshest produce or a neat pet store! These three popular areas to live near Naples all have different benefits.
Note that traffic, especially heading towards Naples’ city center, can affect drive times significantly.
This housing area is just outside the Naples Support Site. Since it is such an easy commute to NSA Gricignano Support Site (7-10 mins) and an easy walk to local grocery stores like EuroSpin, butcher shops, Pasticceria (pastry shops) and restaurants, many people choose to live here. The houses are primarily Italian townhouse or apartment style.
Some homes in this area may have dual voltage, but it is not guaranteed. While homes may have their own gates, it is not a gated community. There is on-street parking, so as elsewhere in Naples, don’t leave valuables in your car. For kids attending NES or NMHS DoDEA Schools, the bus ride is approximately 7-10 minutes.
Gated housing in Aversa, Italy (Katie Wells)
Street view of typical housing in Aversa, Italy (Katie Wells )
Housing in Aversa, Italy (Katie Wells )
Distance by car to:
NSA Gricignano Support Site: 7-10 minutes
NSA Naples Capodichino: 26 minutes
Carney Park: 32 minutes
Naples: 36 minutes
Living in Parco Eva is the best of both worlds: It is close to both the NSA Gricignano Support Site, where kids attend school and NSA Naples Capodichino, where most service members work. It is also a blended Italian-American housing community. The homes are dual voltage, family-style and 3-4 stories. The community is gated and guarded to ensure safety.
Each home also has a yard and there is a community park with areas for kids to play, people to grill and a small dog park where your pet can go off leash. Bonus for cat people: Stray cats roam around and protect the neighborhood. For kids attending NES or NMHS DoDEA Schools, the bus ride is approximately 15 minutes.
Parco Eva housing community (Katie Wells)
Parco Eva Playground and outdoor area (Katie Wells )
Parking and the back entrances to homes in Parco Eva gated community (Katie Wells)
Distance by car to:
NSA Gricignano Support Site: 12 minutes
NSA Naples Capodichino: 26 minutes
Carney Park: 32 minutes
Naples: 34 minutes
If you don’t mind a slightly longer commute, Lago Patria is right by the beach, and if we are comparing Naples to the states, has Florida vibes. It is easy to walk to stores like butcher, grocery stores, cafes, espresso bars and more. The gated homes are right by the coastline, granting easy access to lidos and the beach. Homes in this area are more modern and affordable.
This area is also close to U.S. Navy Carney Park, where most DoDEA and recreational sports games and practices are hosted, as well as some MWR Events. For kids attending NES or NMHS DoDEA Schools, the bus ride is approximately 30 minutes. If you have opted for your child to attend a school on the economy, the International School of Lago Patria is close to this residential area.
Large, modern homes in Lago Patria (Katie Wells)
Lago Patria gated home (Katie Wells)
Beach near Lago Patria in Italy (Katie Wells)
A lido with beach access in Lago Patria (Katie Wells)
Distance by car to:
Carney Park: 17 minutes
NSA Gricignano Support Site: 21 minutes
NSA Naples Capodichino: 26 minutes
Naples: 37 minutes
