Where to stay

is the harbour where the ferries arrive: your first breath of the island. Choosing this area means waking up right in the beating heart of Procida, with boats coming and going and harbour life already buzzing early in the morning. Just steps away you'll find two beaches that few visitors know about: La Lingua, where you can see Naples and watch the sun rise straight from the sea, and La Silurenza, with a rock in the middle the locals call il Cannone and water so clear it seems almost unreal. If walking long distances is a challenge, this is the most convenient area: you're already where everything happens.

is the one you see on every postcard — and for good reason. Waking up among pastel-coloured houses tumbling down to the water, with fishing boats swaying beneath your window, is something you won't forget. Criii! There's no shortage of restaurants, and in the evening the village becomes even more beautiful. Keep in mind that reaching it involves descending a stairway — the San Rocco steps are the most manageable, with wide gentle steps compared to other steeper options. The C2 bus runs roughly every 40 minutes, and gets you to Marina Grande harbour in about 15 minutes.

is the quietest of the three. It has the island's largest beach, with beach clubs alternating with free stretches of shore, overlooking the tiny island of Vivara — a nature reserve that looks like something out of a dream. The sun sets right there in front of you, which means you can stay on the beach until late soaking up every last ray of light. Squa-squa! Here too, if walking long distances is a concern, you'll find everything conveniently close.

is a central and practical area, close to shops and everyday services. The nearest beaches are La Chiaia and Via dei Bagni — reachable on foot down a short flight of steps — or Ciraccio, a brief walk away. Buses run frequently in both directions: towards Chiaiolella and towards Marina Grande harbour, averaging around every 20 minutes during the day with a journey of just 10 minutes.