Ischia and Procida, Gulf of Naples

Itinerary · 3 days

Islands: Ischia & Procida

Capri, Ischia and Procida in three days. Wild archipelagos and cultural stories.

Day-by-day programme

Day 1

Arrival in Ischia

  • Ferry or hydrofoil from Naples Beverello to Ischia Porto (50–75 min).
  • Check-in. Afternoon: Ischia Ponte and the Aragonese Castle (entry ~€24, 2h).
  • Maronti Beach (longest on the island, black volcanic sand) or aperitivo in Forio.
  • Dinner in Lacco Ameno or Ischia Porto: Ischian cuisine, rabbit Ischian-style.
Day 2

Thermal Spas and Beaches

  • Morning: thermal gardens (Poseidon or Negombo, ~€35–40 entry). Thermal pools, saunas.
  • Afternoon: Citara Beach (Forio), one of the island's finest.
  • Sunset from the Sant'Angelo belvedere, Ischia's most picturesque village.
  • Dinner in Sant'Angelo or return to Ischia Porto.
Day 3

Day Trip to Procida

  • Hydrofoil from Ischia to Procida (20 min, ~€9). First service 08:00.
  • Marina Corricella: the fishermen's harbour, pastel-coloured houses, bar on the jetty.
  • Terra Murata: the highest medieval village on the island, views over the Gulf.
  • Pozzo Vecchio Beach (the beach from The Postman) for a midday swim.
  • Return to Naples by hydrofoil from Procida (35 min).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better for a weekend, Ischia or Procida?
It depends on what you're looking for: Ischia is large (46 km²), with thermal spas, varied beaches, castles and nightlife - it needs at least 2 days. Procida is small (4 km²), authentic, with iconic pastel colours, fishermen and few crowds. With 3 days you can spend 2 nights on Ischia and make a day trip to Procida.
How do you get to Ischia and Procida from Naples?
From Naples Beverello: hydrofoil to Ischia Porto (~50 min, €20–24) or ferry (~75 min, €12–14). For Procida: hydrofoil from Naples (~35 min, €15–18). From Pozzuoli: Medmar/Caremar ferry to Ischia and Procida, cheaper (~€10–13). Book online in summer.

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