Procida insight
Once a quiet fishing community, Procida is the smallest island in the Bay of Naples at just 4.1 km². Its pastel houses weren’t a trend—they were painted bright so fishermen could recognize home from the sea.
Procida insight
The medieval citadel of Terra Murata sits on the island’s highest point. It protected locals from pirate raids and still feels like a fortified village suspended above the sea.
Procida insight
Marina Corricella, the car‑free harbor, is Italy’s oldest fishermen’s village on Procida. Its layered facades, balconies, and stairways inspired film sets for decades.
Procida insight
Procida’s name likely comes from the Greek “prokeitai” (lying forth), describing how the island juts out from the coast. Greeks, Romans, Normans—everyone left a trace here.
Procida insight
Lemons here are giant—“pane e limone” is a local snack: a slice of bread rubbed with the island’s fragrant lemon, olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Simple and very Procidan.
Procida insight
Procida starred in cinema: from The Talented Mr. Ripley to Il Postino (though mostly filmed on Salina, Procida’s harbor scenes are unforgettable). Film crews love Corricella’s palette.
Procida insight
The island’s sea is shallow and clear along Pozzo Vecchio (“Il Postino beach”). Black volcanic sand reminds you the bay is shaped by ancient fire.
Procida insight
In 2022, Procida became Italy’s Capital of Culture—the first island to hold the title. Instead of mass tourism, it focused on small, community‑driven events across its marinas and borgos.
