Procida
Procida is a small island in the Bay of Naples, known for its pastel fishing harbor and quiet beaches. Ferries run from Naples and Pozzuoli.
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Procida is the smallest of the three main islands in the Bay of Naples, part of Campania in southern Italy. Its best-known sight is Marina Corricella, a fishing harbor where pastel houses climb the hillside above the boats. Above it, Terra Murata is an old walled village with narrow lanes and the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo. The old town sits on high ground, so expect steps. Marina Grande is where the ferries from Naples arrive.
Ferries run from Naples and Pozzuoli, and the island suits slow days of walking, harbor meals and swimming. A day trip covers the harbor and the old town. Staying a night lets you see the harbor after the day boats leave and reach the beaches before the day crowds arrive. Late spring through early autumn is the usual swimming season, and one or two days is enough to see the main sights at an easy pace.
Procida in five
- Choose a ferry that fits your dayBoats run from Naples, Pozzuoli and Ischia, with fast and slow options. Check the operator's timetable and the last return before you book, since seas can cancel sailings.
- Go to Marina Corricella earlyThe old fishing harbor is the postcard stop and fills by midday. Start at the top near Terra Murata and walk down, then eat lunch away from the water.Bay of Naples
- Leave the car behindThe island is a few kilometers long with narrow lanes. Local buses and minibuses cover it, and rules on visitor vehicles change by season, so check before you try to bring one.
- Compare with Ischia and CapriProcida is the quietest of the three. Ischia has spas and bigger beaches and Capri has the famous scenery, so pick by the kind of day you want.Ischia
Need to know
- Airport
- Naples Capodichino (NAP); the island has no airport
- Getting there
- Ferry or hydrofoil from Naples or Pozzuoli, about 30 to 60 min
- Getting around
- On foot and by local minibus
- Best base
- Marina Grande port or near Corricella
- Time needed
- 1 day, or 1 to 2 nights
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh11°Low7°Quiet, closuresJanuaryPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 11°
- Low
- 7°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closures
- FebruaryPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh12°Low8°Cool, calmFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 12°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 82 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, calm
- MarchRain13 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°ReopeningMarchRain
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 78 mm
- Rainy days
- 13
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Reopening
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low11°Mild, EasterAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 57 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, Easter
- MayPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh19°Low15°Warm, greenMayPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 67 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°SwimmingJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Swimming
- JulyClear3 rainy daysHigh27°Low22°Hot, ferries fullJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, ferries full
- AugustClear4 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh27°Low23°Peak, crowdedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 17 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Peak, crowded
- SeptemberClear9 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°Warm sea, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 92 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calmer
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh20°Low16°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 100 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain16 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Rain, rough seaNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 196 mm
- Rainy days
- 16
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, rough sea
- DecemberPartly cloudy10 rainy daysHigh13°Low9°Quiet, closedDecemberPartly cloudy
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 103 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closed
Average daily high and low in Procida, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Procida
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 11°
- Humidity
- 77%
- Wind
- 29 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
Procida
09:36 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today16°12°100%Monday: Rain. High 16°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Tue19°15°15%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 15%.
- Wed19°15°5%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 5%.
- Thu19°15°14%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 14%.
- Fri18°16°20%Friday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sat18°16°20%Saturday: Rain. High 18°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 20%.
- Sun19°15°17%Sunday: Rain. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 17%.
Updated 06:59 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Every year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Ischiaabout 20 to 30 min by ferryThermal parks, beaches and a castle on the island next door.Read the guide
- Naplesabout 30 to 60 min by ferryThe old center and the archaeological museum, back on the mainland.Read the guide
- Bay of Naplesabout 30 min to 1 hour by ferry or trainPozzuoli, the Phlegraean Fields and the coast around the bay.Read the guide
Before you go to Procida
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Rules for Procida, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering churches, including the abbey church in Terra Murata.
- Ask your accommodation whether the local tourist tax (imposta di soggiorno) applies, since many Italian towns charge it per night.
Plan around Procida
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideNaplesThe gateway city and its ferry ports
Read the guideIschiaThe larger spa island next door
Read the guideBay of NaplesIslands, ruins and the coast around the bay
Read the guideeSIM options for ItalyData plans compared for a European trip
Read the guideEES, explainedEntry checks at Schengen borders since April 2026
Read the guideProcida FAQ
Is Procida worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a small island with a working fishing harbor and few crowds. It has fewer headline sights than Capri or Ischia, so go for the harbor walks and a swim, not a checklist.
Can you visit Procida as a day trip from Naples?
Yes. Ferries and hydrofoils take about 30 to 60 minutes, so a morning boat gives most of a day. Check the last return and keep a margin in case sailings are cancelled in rough seas.
How many days do you need in Procida?
One day covers Marina Corricella, Terra Murata and a beach. Add a night if you want the lanes after the day-trippers leave, and a second night only if you plan to swim and walk slowly.
Is Procida better than Capri or Ischia?
It is quieter and cheaper, but smaller with fewer things to do. Capri has the famous scenery and Ischia has spas and larger beaches. Pick Procida for a calm day, and the others for more activity.
Are there beaches on Procida?
Yes, including sandy beaches on the island's southern side such as Chiaiolella and Chiaia, some reached by stairs. Check summer access and any lido charges on the day, since arrangements vary.