Nestled on the gentle shores of the Gulf of Naples, Marina Corricella stands out as the most picturesque and evocative corner of Procida. More than just a port, it is a living postcard: pastel-colored fishermen’s houses stacked amphitheatrically above the water, narrow alleys that descend like stairways from the hilltop, and an intoxicating blend of sea breezes, quietude, and Mediterranean charm. Here, locals still moor fishing nets by the quay, wooden boats drift gently, and the painted façades shine in soft light, reminding the visitor that some places still preserve the dream of a slower, simpler life. Description of Marina Corricella A Seventeenth-Century Fishing Village Marina Corricella is the oldest fishing village on Procida, its origins dating back to the 17th century. Its layout defies ordinary urban patterns: instead of orderly streets, here buildings cascade in a natural amphitheatre around the sea. Houses, arches, loggias, domes, narrow stairways, and multicolored façades stack upon each other – creating a labyrinthine panorama. Walking through Marina Corricella feels like passing through a painting: the sun hits pastel walls in shades of pink, yellow, sea-foam green and baby blue. The harbour is small and intimate, filled with wooden fishing boats and small leisure Read more [...]
All Ports in Campania
Port of Ischia
The Port of Ischia is a completely natural harbor on Ischia, located in the northern part of the island. SHORT HISTORY In ancient times, the port was actually a lake known as the Lago del Borgo. The lake was formed probably in the 4th or 3rd century BC in the crater of a volcano, which later collapsed due to an earthquake. The lake was over two meters deep, measured about 100,000 square meters and contained an inhabited small island called Tondo. In 1670, a small opening was created to fill the lake with water every time its level dropped. On the southern hill, near the lake, a casino was built in 1735 by Francesco Buonocore, which was at the same time a holiday home for himself and a luxury clinic for famous people. The place exerted an irresistible attraction for Ferdinand IV, King of the Two Sicilies, who dedicated himself to frequent fishing parties on the lake. The enthusiasm for the place led him to rent the casino, some neighboring lands and the lake, owned at that time by the University of Ischia. Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies between 1830 and 1859, expressed his opinion in favor Read more [...]
Marina Chiaiolella
The charming Marina Chiaiolella is one of the three ports of Procida, located in an ancient volcanic crater, on the southern part of the island, facing Ischia. The little port is surrounded, to the east by Solchiaro, once a favorite Bourbon hunting area, and to the west by the promontory of Santa Margherita. To the west, is also the nature reserve of the Vivara island, connected with Procida by a long bridge. A port by excellence, Marina Chiaiolella is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Procida, mainly due to the near Chiaiolella Beach, but also thanks to its many hotels, restaurants, bars and holiday homes. Characteristic are the colored terraced houses, once inhabited by fishermen, and the little boats used once for fishing and now for recreational purposes. HOW TO GET THERE From the main port of the island, Marina Grande, located at the northern end of Procida, you can get to Marina Chiaiolella, at the southern end, with the bus L1 in about 15 minutes. On foot, the road that separates the two ends of the island, measuring about 3.3 kilometers, can be made in almost 1 hour.