Now the colourful Mediterranean island has been thrust back into the limelight after recently winning the coveted accolade of Italy’s Capital of Culture for 2022, fending off competition from nine other candidates. It is the first time that the title has ever been granted to an island.

The proclamation took place during a press conference, announced by the Italian Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dario Franceschini. Procida thus beat the competition from Ancona, Bari, Cerveteri, L'Aquila, Pieve di Soligo, Taranto, Trapani, Verbania and Volterra.

The mayor of Procida described his island as a community that is proud and enthusiastic about its territory. Procida has bet on the culture of heritage for its development.

The perfect spot to visit in summer 2022 to get a taste of what Italian culture really means!

　　How to get to Procida, capital of culture

　　To Procida with Trenitalia and SNAV

With Trainline, you can buy the integrated “Trenitalia + SNAV” * ticket and reach Procida in total comfort. Follow these 4 steps:

Travel to Naples by train with Trenitalia From the station of Napoli Centrale, take the train to the harbour of Naples Beverello** From there, use the ticket to board the ferry SNAV to Procida If you book your ticket with Trainline, you can buy both the train ticket (Frecce, Intercity or regional, depending on your departure station) and the SNAV ferry ticket from the port of Naples Beverello to the island in a single transaction.

*SNAV is the company that operates ferries between Naples and Procida

**Some solutions also include a ticket for the shuttle bus connecting Napoli Centrale station to the Beverello: this is specified when booking.

　　How to book your combined tickets to go to Procida with Trainline:

Go to the Trainline website or app Enter your departure station Select "Procida Porto" as destination Choose the date and time of your trip Specify the number of passengers Enter any loyalty cards such as CartaFRECCIA Launch your search and start the countdown to your trip to Procida! We will send you a booking confirmation by e-mail, with the Trenitalia and SNAV tickets attached (which you also have on the app).

And now that you know how to get to the island, let's see the events’ calendar together.

　　Procida capital of culture: the events

The opening ceremony took place on April 9 and was inspired by sea myths.

For 300 days, Procida will host artists from 45 different countries (a total of 350 musicians, theatre directors and others), until the final ceremony on December 22.

The events will revolve around social ties, co-creation, eco-sustainability and inclusion (the calendar is constantly changing).

If you plan to visit Procida this summer, you will find musicians from all over the world on the island, but you can also join meetings and open discussions on topical issues. From May 27 till December, you will also be able to visit a permanent exhibition of contemporary art installed in the former prison of Palazzo d'Avalos.

Procida includes, teaches, learns, inspires, invents and innovates. In addition to the many events, you can get lost in the magnificent landscape that will make you fall in love as soon as you set foot on the islands. Marina Grande and its colours will steal your heart, the pastel-coloured houses will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale and the beach of Chiaia will leave you speechless. If you are a cinephile, go to the village of Marina della Corrincella where "Il Postino" (The Postman) by Troisi was filmed in 1994; if you like animals, keep in mind that Vivara is a marine protected area where you can admire dolphins and whales!