In the Island of Procida, in the Campania region of southern Italy

 "There is no man more complete than the one who travelled a lot, who changed the shape of his thoughts and his life twenty times."

-- Alphonse de Lamartine
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(in the Campania region of 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, and its highest point reaches 76 meters above sea level. Of volcanic origin, it is made up, along 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. The only town, Procida, is on the northeast. The soil of the island is quite fertile and supports grapes and citrus fruit; fishing is also still important.
+ Procida is the quintessential Mediterranean paradise, a vision of colorful harborside homes and attractive piazzas. Lose yourself in colorful Terra Murata, a walled medieval village perched on a hill, where you will find the 15th-century Palazzo D’Avalos and Abbazia di San Michele, an 11th-century Benedictine abbey. After your tour, head down the steps to charming Corricella, then unwind with a poolside cocktail at the magical Maresia Solarium. 

+ The Bay of Naples’ smallest island is also its best-kept secret. Off the mass-tourist radar, Procida is like the Portofino prototype and is refreshingly real. August aside (when beach-bound mainlanders flock to its shores), its narrow, sun-bleached streets are the domain of the locals: kids clutch fishing rods, parents push prams, and old seafolk swap yarns. If you have lots of time, Procida is a great place to explore on foot. The more interesting areas include Marina Grande, Marina Corricella, and Marina di Chiaiolella.

+ Several writers have set their novels in Procida. These include Graziella (written by Alphonse de Lamartine, who came to Procida from Bourgogne at the beginning of the 19th century while in the French army); and Arthur's Island (by Elsa Morante). Procida has been chosen as a film set for more than 30 movies (including The Postman and The Talented Mr. Ripley). Procida was also the site of filming for scenes in Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. In 2013, Fabrizio Borgogna launched the Procida Film Festival, an international contest for young movie directors and writers.

+ Every summer, there is an election of the Graziella ("Little Graceful"), a young woman that wears the customary clothes of the island, referring to the history told in Alphonse de Lamartine's novel, Graziella. Also during the summer, a literary award dedicated to Elsa Morante and her novel, Arthur's Island, is presented.

+ Procida was chosen from among several Italian candidate cities to be the Italian Capital of Culture in 2022. As a result of this, the artisanal dimension of the island has been emphasized, for example, by local workshops that characterize many traditions of Mediterranean islands.