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Movie locations on Procida: IL Postino

Movie locations on Procida: IL Postino, Isola di Procida

 Teadrinker Says:  The bar in the harbour on the opposite side of the island, about 15 minutes walk over the hill, from the ferry port, featured prominently in the movie "IL Postino" 

Movie locations on Procida: The Talented Mr Ripley

Movie locations on Procida: The Talented Mr Ripley, Isola di Procida

 Teadrinker Says:  a short walk uphill from the ferry dock, leads to the church and town square, which represented the fictional town of Mongibello in the movie The Talented Mr Ripley, other location were filmed in Ischia ( pronounced "iss-kia") 

Views of Procida

Views of Procida, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Procida must be seen at a distance as well as close up. Sunset is amazing. 

Hotels  

Hotel Residence Tirreno

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  Stayed in one of the apartments that the hotel maintains, right on the main beach. Brand new, with... 

Hotels  

Hotel La Corricella: Quiet, great location and comfortable

Hotel La Corricella: Quiet, great location and comfortable, Isola di Procida

 gmg61 Says:  This charming hotel is located at the edge of the scenic fishermen's village of Corricella, with a great view over the village itself and the sea, with the old borough of "Terra Murata" just over your head.The view is majestic and is best appreciated at sunset and... 

Rosa dei Venti: Another great value

Rosa dei Venti: Another great value, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Also located near the Residence Tirreneo. Great value for a double room for 30 Euros each. 

Restaurants  

Ristorante Gorgonia: Fresh fish and nice view

Ristorante Gorgonia: Fresh fish and nice view, Isola di Procida

 gmg61 Says:  You'll eat fish that comes fresh from the fisherman's boat moored two metres away from the tables outdoor where you seat and enjoy the food and the wonderful landscape.This restaurant serves mainly fish plates, we loved the grilled fish and spaghetti with sea urchins. Other... 

Enoteca Peccati di Gola: Wine Tasting...

Enoteca Peccati di Gola: Wine Tasting..., Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  'Sins of the Throat' wine bar is quite nice, for a tasting of local wines. Gives you a good idea as the wines in the Campania region are very different from classic Tuscan and Piemontese wines most people are familiar with. 

Prochyta Bar: Breakfast with the Yacht Crowd

Prochyta Bar: Breakfast with the Yacht Crowd, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Great outdoor cafee just off of the port area in the Marina Chiaiolella. Fantastic pastries, especially the morning brioches v(four times the size of the ones in Florence) loaded with lemon cream! Not to mention succulent sfogliatelle that increase the size of your thighs... 

Ristorante Maestrale: Fish and more Fish

Ristorante Maestrale: Fish and more Fish, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Another fun, low cost (compared to rest of Italy) simple seafood place in Procida. 

La Conchiglia: On the Beach

La Conchiglia: On the Beach, Isola di Procida

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La Pergola: Must try!

La Pergola: Must try!, Isola di Procida

 destinycm Says:  Procida is FULL of restaurants, bars and pizza... Many have okay food, not great service and are trying way too hard to be something they are not. There is one restaurant that has an amazing upscale back yard feel (mainly because it is someone's back yard!) Great food, great... 

Ristorante Osteria del Gallo: Not the best...

Ristorante Osteria del Gallo: Not the best..., Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  You know, why is one place great and the other just so-so. We usually say you cant eat poorly in Naples. Well, even here it is not bad, just not up to the very high Napolitano standard. Food and service were good, just the place was empty!! Antipastos were... 

Bar del Cavaliere: The Aperitivo

Bar del Cavaliere: The Aperitivo, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Caffe located on the waterfront, where all of Procida goes for aperitivo between 7 to 9 PM. 

Ristorante Pizzeria 36: Pizza with the Locals

Ristorante Pizzeria 36: Pizza with the Locals, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Very good local place with simple seafood based dishes and a variety of great Pizzas.Pizza Margherita for 3 Euros! Favorite dish was the Spaghetti alle vongole verace (with clams) for 7 Euros.Pizza was great as well. 

Nightlife  

Procida Hall: Cinema

Procida Hall: Cinema, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Only game in town if you want to go to the movies. During summer film changes every day with a showing at 830 and 1030 in the evening. Looks like a catering hall from the outside, that they are preparing for the Abramovitch bar-mitzvah at any moment. 

Transportation  

Just get on the bus Gus

Just get on the bus Gus, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  SESPA runs four bus lines all around Procida. Cost per ticket is 80 cents. Buses run till 230 in the morning. 

Pozzouli/Napoli to Procida

Pozzouli/Napoli to Procida, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  You can leave from Naples from three different ports to arrive in Procida.Napoli Beverello - the closest, just 5 minutes by taxi from the station.Napoli Mergellina - you can get there by train or metro, less traffic than Beverello.Pozzouli - you can get there on the metro.... 

Microtaxi

Microtaxi, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  For long distance and with luggage, Microtaxis are a great alternative. Also, they can navigate the narrow streets much better than the normal taxis and you are not sandwiched like on the bus (which at night it is easy to miss your stop!) 

Local Customs  

Food Glorious Food

Food Glorious Food, Isola di Procida

 mariocibelli Says:  Fish and pizza, can't go wrong. The pizza margherita is always good. You can be shot in Naples for making bad pizza!! Antipastis are wonderful too, these salads are great! 

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 Caffe located on the waterfront, where all of Procida goes for aperitivo between 7 to 9 PM. 

 

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PROCIDA

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 After a month in Egypt, decided to relax with a week of doing nothing on the island of Procida, just off the coast of Naples. 

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Procida, the small island in the Gulf of Naples!

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 Procida is a very small island located directly in front of La Isola d'Ischia in the Golfo di Napoli. It is a hidden treasure. Very difficult and somewhat boring to live, but a must see if you are... 

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Procida

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 A tiny island between Capri and Ischia less than 5 square km. Quaint and charming in a fairly ramshackle way, it is a nice change of pace to visit for a few hours. I would imagine though, with the... 

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Rediscovering Education

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 lies like an undiscovered garden next to its vibrant sister islands Ischia and Capri. Flourishing gardens and fragrant lemon and orange groves bewitch visitors with their lush beauty. Procida is the... 

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loved it

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 Procida is the only island in my life I was able to walk from side to side ! Not much free landscape, almost all available soil is built, but with this sea around you you just feel so priviliged to be... 

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