Discovering Procida, the 2022 Italian Culture Capital, during a boat tour!

Recently elected the next Italian capital of culture for the year 2022, the island of Procida is a true jewel whose fame has reached all over the world. For example, just take a peek at some photographs on the internet to recognize the village of “La Corricella” with its colorful houses that have made it a famous set of internationally renowned movies.

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So let’s discover this pearl of the Mediterranean Sea in our virtual journey aboard a rental boat.

Where are we located?

We are in Italy and precisely in the Gulf of Naples. We are therefore facing the southern Tyrrhenian Sea. From the city, navigating the north-west, you will meet the famous Flegree islands, including the best known Ischia and Procida, which owe this name to the geological area which both belong called the “Campi Flegrei”.

Together with Capri, they make up what is called the Campania archipelago (from the name of the Campania region) or the better-known Parthenopean archipelago.
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What does it mean to be “capital of culture”?

Having received this appointment from the Italian institutions is a source of great pride for all the Procida inhabitants. Especially since it is the first island to receive this consecration, usually destined for cities. 

Among the many candidates to receive this coveted Italian award, we recall a very special one, Matera, which was nominated in 2019.

It is not just a question of recognition but rather a push to be the number one tourist pole of the country throughout the year, organizing cultural events that involve famous artists and locals.

In short, one more reason to discover this island, even better if you do it onboard your rental boat!

Why visit Procida in 2022 during a boat tour?

Procida embodies the charm of a seaside village, with the characteristic colorful architecture that is reflected on the sea and a unique coastline largely protected by the creation of a protected marine area. It is no coincidence that its views have been the backdrop to numerous movies such as Massimo Troisi’s “Il Postino” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley” with Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jude Law.

The entire island is divided into 9 districts where you can still breathe the millenary history of this island and where its traces are still visible today. We cannot fail to recommend a visit to at least some of these locations, starting from Terra Murata:

Fortified center located at the highest point of the island and overlooking the sea, Terra Murata is a place of extreme beauty that can only be reached via a steep climb from which you can admire a breathtaking view over the entire Gulf of Naples.

What makes this a special place are not only the medieval fortifications with the two long-range cannons dating back to the Neapolitan Republic of the ‘700 but also the famous Palazzo d’Avalos (1563) which first became a Royal Palace and later a prison who was active until 1988. Today it is a suggestive tourist place where there are still visible remains of that era.

A visit to the village of Corricella, an icon village of the island in the world with its cluster of colorful houses overlooking the marina, cannot be missed.

This village, dotted with narrow streets, can only be reached by sea or on foot, descending from panoramic steps. The most beautiful panorama, on the other hand, can be enjoyed from the Belvedere di Callìa, overlooking sea location where it is possible to see the Capri island and the Terra Murata promontory.

In our opinion, the perfect place to drop off the anchor!

Beaches and other places of naturalistic interest:

Among the beaches of Procida, we certainly recommend those of Pozzovecchio and Ciraccio, both exposed on the west side of the coast.

Then, you cannot miss an excursion to the islet of Vivara.

Declared a natural reserve, it is a land crescent, the edge of a volcanic crater that is now submerged, uninhabited, and miraculously escaped the building siege, connected to Procida by a bridge.

Once a hunting reserve of the Borbone royal family, today it is the ideal destination for an excursion into the thick of the Mediterranean bush

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If you are tired of dreaming and are ready to live your experience in Procida aboard a boat, a catamaran, or a yacht, all you have to do is contact Your Boat Holiday, our choice in terms of boat rental in the Mediterranean Sea and worldwide!

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