Procida
The smallest island in the bay, with a harbour of pastel houses painted so fishermen could see them from the sea.
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Procida is about four square kilometres, the smallest of the bay's three main islands and the least developed for tourism, with a working fishing fleet and around ten thousand residents. Marina Corricella, the old fishing harbour, is a tight arc of houses in ochre, pink and blue with external staircases and vaulted ground floors, built without cars and still reachable only on foot. The village of Terra Murata sits above with the abbey and a former prison in the Palazzo d'Avalos. The island was Italian Capital of Culture in 2022 and has been used as a location for several films.
What you actually see
- Marina Corricella - a car-free arc of pastel fishermen's houses.
- Terra Murata - the walled upper village with abbey and former prison.
- The working fleet - fishing boats rather than tourist charters.
- The lemon groves - terraces producing large local lemons.
When to go
May to September; August is busy with Neapolitan holidaymakers. Ferries are cancelled in rough weather. Winter is very quiet with limited services.
Honest expectations
The island is small with narrow roads and cars are restricted for visitors in summer. Corricella is reached only on foot down steps. Beaches are small and stony in places.
Nearby
Ischia lies west; Naples is across the water.
What to pack for Procida
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
