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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