Procida

HISTORY: Procida was initally inhabited by Greeks, starting with the 8th century BC, and later, during the Roman domination, it became a holiday resort for the Roman patricians. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the island suffered the ravages of the Vandals and Goths, remaining then under the Byzantine domination.

The island was devastated several times by the Saracens, the population being pushed to a fortified village called Terra Murata. With the Norman conquest of the southern Italy, Procida also experienced feudal rule, being led for about two centuries by the Da Procida family.

In 1799, Procida participated in the revolts that led to the proclamation of the Neapolitan Republic and later, the Napoleonic Wars brought the devastation of the island due to its strategic position. In 1860, after the fall of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, the island became part of the Kingdom of Italy.

GEOGRAPHY: Procida is the smallest island of the Gulf of Naples, located between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia. Along with the little island of Vivara, it is part of the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Campania region.

TRANSPORT: You can get to the island only by boat, and ferries are available at reasonable prices from the Port of Naples, from the near Port of Pozzuoli, and also from the islands of Capri and Ischia. A ferry ticket from Naples (Molo Beverello) costs 10.60€ and the trip takes about one hour and a half. From Pozzuoli, a ticket is 7.90€ and the trip takes about 45 minutes.

LANDMARKS: Procida is a quiet place, with beautiful beaches and small picturesque villages. On the island, you can visit the old port of Marina Coricella, the main port of Marina Grande or the peaceful port of Marina Chiaiolella, the towering rock formations called Faraglioni or the walled village of Terra Murata.

MORE INFO: Official Website | Naples Airport | Ferry Schedule | Hotels in Procida