The enchanting island of Procida, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, not far from Naples, is considered one of the most colorful places on earth. One of the distinctive features of this tiny island is its unique architecture, and more precisely, the picturesque cottages with facades painted in different colors. From a long time the town attracts the numerous painters, poets and writers who are looking for the inspiration for the new masterpieces in the colorful narrow streets.
The easiest and quickest way to enjoy the beauty of Procida's streets is by taking the micro-taxi, which is also one of the city's most famous landmarks. These nice three-wheelers can only be seen on this island. On the journey, the driver will be sure to tell a host of interesting stories about the island, its historical and cultural traditions. The tourists, who have enough time, can walk through the island on foot. Their area is relatively small and forms 4 sq km.
The layout of the houses on the hilly island is equally peculiar. They were built in cascades. The tourists, who want to take impressive photos, can go along the coast with the boat or the cutter. The beautiful panorama on Procida opens from entrance to the harbor district. At present, more than 10,000 people are living permanently on the island territory. Apart from the incredibly beautiful old houses you can find here a lot of interesting things. The precious historical sights, the national restaurants and the excellent souvenir shops - to mention only a few attractive features of the tiny town of Procida.
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Useful staff nearby
Car rental office: 'Rent Line Srl' is located in 13 km (
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Stazione Di Servizio (Esso)' in 0.21 km
Supermarket: 'Ferrara Mario' in 0.34 km
Parking: 'Parcheggio Green Shade' in 4.09 km
Apotheek: 'Farmacia S.Leonardo Di Criscuolo Gilda' in 0.33 km
Police station: 'Carabinieri Comando Stazione Monte Di Procida' in 3.4 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Fammivento' in 0.31 km
Railway station: 'Torregaveta' in 5.08 km
Nearest airports:
» Capodichino Airport NAP - in 24 km
» Salerno Airport QSR - in 75 km
» Gino Lisa Airport FOG - in 146 km
» Ciampino Airport CIA - in 166 km
» Abruzzo Airport PSR - in 185 km