Procida, Island in the Bay of Naples, Italy
Procida is a small island in the Bay of Naples, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania. It is the smallest of the Phlegrean Islands, with black-sand beaches, narrow lanes, and a compact layout of colored houses built on a rocky promontory.
Procida has been inhabited since the time of Greek colonization and served during the Middle Ages as a strategic point for protecting the coast from pirates and invaders. The old village of Terra Murata, walled in the 15th century, was the core of that defense and remains the oldest surviving part of the island today.
The fishing harbor of Corricella, one of the oldest still-working ports in the Bay of Naples, sits at the center of island life. Small boats line the dock, and houses painted in shades of pink, yellow, and blue rise directly from the water, with laundry strung between windows.
The island is easy to explore on foot since most spots are connected by stairs and footpaths, and renting a bike or scooter works well for longer stretches. Visiting outside the summer months allows for more open walking and a closer feel for daily life.
The French poet Alphonse de Lamartine fell in love with a local girl in the 19th century and based his novel Graziella on that experience. Although the story is partly invented, a small memorial on the island still carries his name today.
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