Procida between Terra Murata, Corricella and Vivara

Procida brings together historic sites, maritime traditions and protected nature within a compact thematic setting, without this having to result in a single type of trip.

Terra Murata and the history of Procida

The medieval village of Terra Murata is located at the highest point of Procida. From there, panoramic views over the Gulf of Naples open up. In 1563, “la Terra”, which was subsequently called Terra Murata, was equipped with defensive walls and watchtowers. This historical character can be combined with a visit to the Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo. The place of worship belonged to a Benedictine monastery founded in 1026. The church was later dedicated, probably towards the end of the 15th century, to San Michele Arcangelo, the patron saint of Procida.

One specific detail is useful for finding your way around the abbey: it has two entrances, with the main entrance called Porta del Carmine. At the Museo Civico di Procida, an exhibition dedicated to Sebastiano Tusa complements the historical perspective. It features a selection of representative archaeological finds from Vivara. The Museo del Mare di Procida also has its own focus: it was established in 1996 to promote the island’s centuries-old seafaring traditions.

Marina Corricella and the paths by the sea

Marina Corricella is Procida’s oldest fishing village. Its present form developed from the 17th century onwards as an example of spontaneous architecture. The marina can be reached by sea or via four stairways. This makes it a special destination for travellers who, when planning their days, want to choose between a maritime atmosphere and historic townscapes.

Long beaches lie along Procida’s east and west coasts, between cliffs and scenic headlands. This makes walks in nature possible high above the sea. Cala Pozzo Vecchio is also known as “Spiaggia del Postino”. Anyone who would rather spend a day focused on the landscape than on cultural history will find another distinctive aspect of the island here.

Vivara: nature with restricted access

The Riserva Naturale Statale Isola di Vivara reopened to the public on 28 August 2026. Access is only possible with an advance online reservation. More than 95 percent of Vivara’s surface is covered by natural vegetation. The island also plays an important role on migration routes between Europe and Africa as a resting and feeding site for birds. This information will help you include a visit in your travel plans in good time and clearly distinguish the nature-focused experience from Procida’s historic destinations.

Island cuisine as part of the discovery

Procida also has distinctive culinary features. The lemons of Procida, known as “limoni pane”, are used for juice, in slices and in the classic salad. In the dessert Lingua di pasta sfoglia, the cream is flavoured with lemon. Such details can be incorporated into your travel plans if local cuisine is to play a role alongside views, history and nature. In this way, choosing your holiday apartment can provide a starting point for entirely different days out, without requiring you to focus on just one side of Procida.

For further orientation, you can also visit Lettere, Sorrento, Visciano, Palma Campania, Villazzano I, Gragnano, Cimitile and Massa Lubrense.

For the higher-level travel overview: Naples.