Marina Corricella
Procida
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The story
The oldest fishermen's borgo (old village) on Procida, an amphitheatre of pastel houses tumbling down to the harbour, where the boats sleep beneath the hanging laundry.
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FREE
The story
Marina Corricella is the fishing village of Procida, at the foot of Terra Murata: an amphitheatre of pastel-coloured fishermen's houses, grown from the seventeenth century around the little harbour. It is considered one of the finest examples of spontaneous Mediterranean architecture, and one of the most photographed places in the Gulf of Naples.
What to see
The weave of coloured houses, arches, steps and boats pulled up on shore is the spectacle: a seaside village that has remained authentic, without carriageable roads, where the life of the fishermen continues. From the marina you climb up to Terra Murata; in front, the sea and the boats.
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- On foot only
- Ferry
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
Corricella is an inhabited village, not a set: move with respect among the narrow alleys and the residents' houses, without invading the private spaces. It is explored only on foot. It is beautiful early in the morning or at sunset, when the colours light up and the crowd thins out.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marina Corricella?
The fishing village of Procida, an amphitheatre of coloured fishermen's houses on the little harbour, at the foot of Terra Murata: one of the most photographed places in the gulf.
Can you go around Corricella by car?
No: it is a pedestrian village, made of alleys and steps, and it should be experienced on foot with respect because it is inhabited.
What is the best time to visit Corricella?
Early in the morning or at sunset, when the colours of the houses light up and there is less crowd.
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