Procida Island Tour:
Procida is the smallest of the islands of the Neapolitan coast. There are no crowds of tourists here, even in summer, so lovers of silence will undoubtedly find it the perfect holiday destination. Procida became the Italian Capital of Culture in 2022.
The island was colonised by the Greeks in ancient times. On the island’s highest point, Terra Murata, the monastery and church of Michael the Archangel.
The town of Procida, with its narrow cobbled streets, terraces and tiny balconies, is captivating Italian and foreign tourists alike.
The island of Procida has been the setting for feature films, including “Postino” (The Postman), about Pablo Neruda’s exile.
Geographically, Procida belongs to the Phlegrean Islands, off the ancient Cumae, opposite Cape Miseno. Its tuffaceous soil and rocky, rugged coastline clearly testify to its volcanic origins.
In contrast to its counterparts, Capri and Ischia, Procida remains today a relatively little-known place, with its own charm of quiet streets and old houses with coloured facades.
Mediterranean style architecture, dense vegetation, clear sea and quaint cliffs lapped by the waves create the perfect setting for a truly relaxing holiday. Ferries and ships from Naples and Pozzuoli dock at the port of Marina di Sancho Cattolico, also known as Marina Grande.
The colourful houses along the sea are the first thing you see as you approach the island.
Castello Castle stands on a tuff rock overlooking the fishing quarter and the sea. It is the highest part of the island, Terra Murata.
Walking through the ancient streets with courtyards and gardens feels like travelling back in time.
The castle, palazzos and churches have changed little over time. The panorama from the observation deck is dizzying. The houses at Marina di Corricella are particularly graceful, with windows and doors overlooking stone staircases: very much like a theatre set.
The most popular bathing spot is Marina di Chiaiolella, a picturesque semicircular bay sheltered by the promontory of Santa Margherita Vecchia. Behind it begins the Christopher Columbus promenade, the main meeting point for locals and tourists. Along it are hotels and restaurants. Chiaiolella is connected by a bridge to Vivara Island, a World Wildlife Fund protected reserve. To get there, you must obtain a permit from the Procida administration.
