Procida is a small and serene island located off the coast of Naples. It is often overshadowed by nearby Ischia, but it makes a great afternoon or day trip from Naples given the easy access via ferry. It’s the perfect escape if you want to embrace the slow-life along the Mediterranean. Given the small size of the island, it is quite easy to spend one day in Procida, so let’s get planning!

Ferry Arrival

Head to the Beverello port in Naples to book or pick up your ferry tickets. There are several options of companies that make the trek (which is only about 40 minutes), so you should have a variety of time slots to choose from. You can purchase your tickets at the port and decide if you purchase your return ticket in Naples or at the port in Procida.

Keep in mind, there is a possibility for the ferries to book up, so to not risk anything I recommend to plan and book ahead. If you prefer to book tickets in advance, you can use Ferry Hopper. However, be warned that sometimes ferries are canceled and the website doesn’t always notify you. That’s Italy for ya! Just have to roll with the punches.

Upon arrival, you get dropped off along Via Roma. Here, you can find a variety of small restaurants. To follow this itinerary, your next step is to head over towards Via Vittorio Emanuele. On this street you’ll find a bunch of boutiques for souvenirs, clothing, ceramics, and more.

Scenic Viewing Points

Part of Procida’s charm is the never-ending viewpoints of the island. If you’re on a tight schedule, the best viewpoint will be the Corricella Panoramic Viewpoint. It is about a 20 minute walk from the ferry dropoff. From this perch, you receive an incredible view of the entire island.

Remember: Procida is quite hilly with narrow streets, so be sure to wear comfortable and safe walking shoes.

If you head even further up the path, you’ll run into some more churches and you’ll even see the abandoned building that was a former prison!

Churches

Santa Margherita Nuova

If you visit during the weekdays you can enter the church of Santa Margherita Nuova. It dates back to the 16th century.

Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo

Use your time wisely in Procida because they absolutely operate on both island time AND Italian time…double whammy! This means, some sites may be closed if you arrive by the afternoon. Nonetheless, the Abbazia di San Michele Arcangelo offers free guided tours.

Lunch Break

The most picturesque stop for a lunch break in Procida is at the Marina Corricella. Here, you’ll find many restaurants along the seaside. Given you are visiting an island, most places offer seafood specialities. Be sure to wash down your meal with a lemon spritz.

Beach or Boat?

On a nice summer day, it may be worthwhile to hop on a boat to enjoy a scenic tour around the island. I visited just before the start of the season, so unfortunately I missed this opportunity. However, even without a boat you can find plenty of people enjoying the beach near the marina. However, just around the rocky corner (that you can see in my pictures below) is the larger Spiaggia Chiaia.

If you booked a hotel in Procida, enjoy your overnight stay! Otherwise, it may be time to head back to the ferry dock. I hope you enjoyed your one day in Procida!

If you are traveling to Italy you may be interested in some of my other posts:

• How to Spend Three Days in Naples
• My Favorite Hidden Gems in Rome, Italy
• How to Spend One Day in Verona, Italy

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