Procida day trip from Naples
A day trip to Procida from Naples: Marina Grande, the walk up to Terra Murata and the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo, the pastel harbour of Marina Corricella and the island's historic centre, then the beaches of Pozzo Vecchio and Chiaiolella. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 1 days
Procida in 1 day
Day 1
Marina Grande
Procida's main port, where ferries arrive, lined with pastel houses, cafes and the island's busiest shopping street.
Terra Murata and Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo
The walled medieval village on the island's highest point, with the abbey church, a former prison and views over Corricella.
Historic centre of Procida
A walk along the island's main lanes between the harbours, past walled gardens, lemon groves and colourful houses.
Marina Corricella
Old fishing harbour of pink, yellow and white houses stacked above the water, with fishing boats and seafront trattorias.
Spiaggia del Pozzo Vecchio
Sandy beach in a cove below cliffs on the north coast, known as a location of the film Il Postino.
Chiaiolella harbour and beach
Small harbour and long beach at the island's south-west end, facing Vivara, good for a swim and a sunset dinner.
Watch: Procida
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
Getting there
Ferries and hydrofoils run from Naples (Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa) to Procida's Marina Grande in about 40-60 minutes, and from Pozzuoli in about half an hour. From the port the island is walked, or reached by small buses and microtaxis.
Staying in Naples? This day fits into those city plans, and in the Trip Builder it is one click under each of them.
When to go to Procida
May, June and September are the best months, warm enough for swimming without the midsummer crowds. July and August are hot and busy, with the most boats running, and in winter rough seas can cancel crossings. The Procession of the Mysteries, with floats carried through the streets, takes place on Good Friday.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Procida on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Procida on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Procida on GetYourGuide
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for Italy from Airalo
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Tips for Procida
- Check the time of the last ferry or hydrofoil back to Naples before setting out, and leave time to queue at Marina Grande in summer.
- Procida is small: most of it can be walked, and small buses and microtaxis link Marina Grande, Corricella and Chiaiolella.
- Roads are narrow and often have no pavement; walk in single file and wear comfortable shoes for the steps down to Corricella.
- Bring a swimsuit: Pozzo Vecchio and Chiaiolella are good for an afternoon swim, and Chiaiolella's harbour has places for a seafood dinner.
- Try the lingua di Procida, a puff pastry filled with lemon cream, made with the island's lemons.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
Guides are made with the help of AI and public sources such as Wikipedia, and may contain errors. Opening hours and prices change, so check before you go. Spotted a wrong photo, a pin in the wrong place, a missing stop or a better one? Write to andiamotravelapp@gmail.com: the e-mail opens with this guide filled in.
Photo credits
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