"I feel we are all islands, in a common sea." -- Anne Morrow Lindbergh
=====================(on one of the Flegrean Islands off the coast of Naples in southern Italy) The Island of Procida, near the northwest entrance to the Bay of Naples, lies between Ischia Island and Cape Miseno on the mainland. Of volcanic origin, it is made up, with the adjacent Vivara Island, of four extinct craters. Parts of the margins of all four have been destroyed by the sea to form crescent-shaped bays on the east side of the island. Admired for its simplicity, panoramic views, and natural island beauty, Procida has served as the backdrop for novelists and screenwriters alike. The most famous feature-length movies shot on Procida to date are The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), starring Matt Damon and Jude Law, and Il Postino: The Postman.
Mycenaeans, Greeks, Romans – who made Procida a patrician resort – Normans and French laid claim to this island over the centuries. Today, Procida remains an uncomplicated, simple, laid-back dot in the sea when compared to its sister islands of Ischia and Capri. Flourishing gardens and fragrant lemon and orange groves beckon travelers to its quaint port. The quintessential Mediterranean paradise is an absolute vision of colorful harborside homes and picturesque piazzas.
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