Spiaggia del Pozzo Vecchio ("del Postino")
Procida
KnownFree beaches
The story
The dark-sand beach where Massimo Troisi filmed Il Postino, tucked below the cemetery and the tufo walls, with shallow water and the stillness of a film set never struck.
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The story
The beach of Pozzo Vecchio, on the north-western side of Procida, is known to everyone as 'the beach of the Postino': here some of the most famous scenes of 'Il Postino' were shot, the last film of Massimo Troisi, released in 1994. Since then it has been a small place of the heart for those who love that film and the island.
What to see
A beach of dark sand tucked among the rocks, with clear water and a simple, authentic atmosphere, far from worldliness: the same Procidan spirit that the film made immortal. A plunge into the Procida of always.
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- Ferry
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
You get there on foot going down from the village, passing next to the cemetery: reckon on the short descent and the climb back on the return. It is a free and quiet beach; bring what you need because the services are scarce. Beautiful at sunset.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called 'the beach of the Postino'?
Because on the beach of Pozzo Vecchio, in Procida, some scenes of 'Il Postino' were shot, the last film of Massimo Troisi (1994).
What is the beach of Pozzo Vecchio like?
A beach of dark sand among the rocks, with clear water and a simple, authentic atmosphere; it is free and quiet.
How do you reach it?
On foot from the village, with a short descent and climb back on the return, passing next to the cemetery of Procida.
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