Procida

The origins of the name of the island are lost between reality and legend. Among the most evocative hypothesis is one that derives its name from the Greek “proketai” meaning “lies”; Procida in fact ,if you look closely at the morphology of the island you’ll find that it looks lie lying in the sea.

Procida, with an area of about 4 square kilometres, is the third in size of the parthenopean Islands. Once you come for the first time, you will return always willingly.

Today as yesterday, Procida is full of colorful houses, ancient palaces, breathtaking views, vineyards, lemon groves, sandy beaches and a beautiful blue sea.

Procida is a real open air – movie set, in fact, was chosen by many directors as a location for over 35 notable films, mainly for its views and its typical Mediterranean architecture. Among these can be mentioned, as examples, “The Postman”, with Philippe Noiret and Massimo Troisi, “The talented Mr. Ripley”, with Matt Damon. “Francesco e Nunziata” with Sophia loren, Giancarlo Giannini, Raul bova, directed by Lina Wertmuller. Furthermore  “Castello D’Avalos” instead provides the setting for the film’s dramatic prison “Detenuto in attesa di giudizio” with Alberto Sordi.