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Procida is the Gulf of Naples between Capo Miseno (east) and Ischia. It is smaller than Ischia (west) and Capri (southwest). It has an area of ​​4 square kilometers and is connected by a thin tongue of land that connects with the uninhabited island of Vivara.

Procida is a well known fishing and bathing center, with wine production and citrus groves. The name of the island could derive from the Greek "prochetai", lying on, as it might seem to lie on the island. It would also be named after the word "prochyo" erupted, as evidenced by the long volcanic activity that gave rise to the island. According to a legend, here was buried "Procida" an Aeneas nurse. Which is the legend, or the most reliable source, in its history Procida was inhabited since the 8th century. BC from the Calcidian settlers from the island of Euboea. With the advent of the Greeks followed the same sorts of the Mediterranean area: it was conquered by the Greeks, by the Romans, and had to suffer the terrible invasions and looting of the Saracens, the Muslim corsairs led by Barbarossa. In order to defend itself against the constant Saracen incursions, numerous sight-towers were built, many of which remain, and the coastal inhabitants moved to the heights, in less vulnerable places, where it was later erected in the castle. In succeeding centuries he came to various feudal and powerful families, including Giovanni da Procida, Cossa, d'Avalos and then the Bourbons. It was occupied by the English, by the French. Of volcanic origin, Procida has jagged and steep shores, with a clear and shining sea, the beautiful coastal rocks, the characteristic rivieras houses design scenic shades of rare beauty. There are poets and famous writers here: Elsa Morante wrote: "My island has solitary grooms closed between ancient walls beyond which are planted orchards and vineyards that look like imperial gardens." Prophis expresses all the flavor of Mediterranean nature, the tradition of fishing , deep love for simple things like the narrow streets that wind through small, sudden panoramic squares of the sea, the squares and steep stairs in a continuous uphill. The center of the island is Terra Murata, the highest hill on the island, whose foot extends to Marina Corricella, the charming fishermen's marina with the characteristic colors of the island and picturesque views. The opposite side of Procida hosts marina of Marina Chiaiolella, the most visited place on the island. Connections from Naples, Pozzuoli, Ischia - Tunisian harbor. Numerous churches scattered on the island, almost all baroque and mostly eighteenth century.