HISTORY: Procida was initially settled by the 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 the Goths, passing later under the Byzantine rule. Read More [...]
The island was devastated several times by the Saracens, and the population was forced to retreat to a fortified village known as Terra Murata, built on high ground. 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. 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, the smallest island in the Gulf of Naples, is located between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia, about 3.4 kilometers from the mainland. Along with the nearby island of Vivara, it is part of the Metropolitan City of Naples, in the Campania region. Read More [...]
The island has an area of 3.7 square kilometers, and a perimeter of about 16 kilometers. The highest relief, of about 90 meters, is represented by the hill of Terra Murata.
Traditionally, the island is divided into nine districts: Terra Murata, Corricella, Sent'cò, Marina Grande, San Leonardo, Santissima Annunziata, Sant'Antuono, Sant'Antonio and Chiaiolella.
TRANSPORT: You can get to the island of Procida 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. Read More [...]
A ferry ticket from Naples (Molo Beverello) costs 11.10€ and the trip takes about one hour and a half. From Pozzuoli, a ticket is 8.30€ and the trip takes about 45 minutes. From Ischia, the trip takes about 25 minutes and a ticket costs 8.20€.
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, located on the western part of the island, or the walled village of Terra Murata.
