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Procida

The Bay of Naples’ smallest island is also its best-kept secret. Off the mass-tourist radar, Procida is like the Portofino prototype and is refreshingly real. August aside – when beach-bound mainlanders flock to its shores – its narrow, sun-bleached streets are the domain of the locals: kids clutch fishing rods, parents push prams and old seafolk swap yarns. Here, the hotels are smaller, fewer waiters speak broken German and the island’s welcome hasn't been changed by a tidal wave of visitors.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo
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Soak up the dizzying bay views at the belvedere before exploring the adjoining Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo. Built in the 11th century and remodelled…
Spiaggia di Chiaia
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Procida has limited beach appeal, but this long, narrow ribbon of brownish sand with views of Marina Corricella in the distance has a loyal local…
Isola di Vivara
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Linked to Procida by pedestrian bridge, pocket-sized Vivara is what remains of a volcanic crater dating back some 55,000 years. The island is home to…

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This beautiful and colorful island will be Italy's Capital of Culture for 2022

Jan 20, 2021 • 2 min read

Procida might be a small island in the Gulf of Naples, but its history and beauty are breathtaking.

Architecture
Forget Capri: the undiscovered island of Procida awaits
Sep 12, 2019 • 6 min read

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