Monte di Procida is a town in Campania, within the Campi Flegrei, on a wonderful promontory just in front of the island of Procida.
Getting around Monte di Procida is relatively easy because the town is served by public transportation and can be reached and travelled by car. Transportation in Campania can occur both by sea and by land, and Monte di Procida is perfectly connected to the coastal and inland areas of Campania.
Cab
Booking a cab to and from Monte di Procida is easy. Numerous companies provide cab services in the area. We recommend visiting the following site and contacting the listed numbers to book a cab online. https://www.pozzuolitaxi.it/ To reach Monte di Procida from Naples, you can also call the Naples cab service number. In particular, Radio Taxi answers on +39 081.22.22. To book a cab online from Naples, you can use the service: https://www.taxinapoli.it/
Rent
Various means of transportation, both by water and by land, can be rented to get around Monte di Procida. The ideal option is to rent a scooter or a car to visit the town and the Campi Flegrei in general. To visit the coast and possibly the islands of the Gulf of Naples, the best option is to rent a boat for more distant destinations or an inflatable boat for closer destinations.
Scooter Rental and Motorcycle Rental
Renting a scooter or renting a motorcycle is the ideal choice for visiting the Campi Flegrei in total autonomy and comfort. The characteristics of the Campi Flegrei, with numerous historical and cultural attractions concentrated in a circumscribed area but with heavy traffic, especially during summer, mean that scooters and motorcycles represent pleasant means of getting around Monte di Procida and surrounding areas. Numerous companies in the Campi Flegrei deal with renting a scooter, motorcycle, or moped. These include https://www.tyrrhenum.com/. For renting a scooter or slicing a motorcycle in Naples, we point out http://www.scooterrentnapoli.it/
Car Rental
Renting a car in the Campi Flegrei may be the best choice if you get to the area by public transport, landing at Capodichino Airport, and want to move quickly throughout Campania to visit the most sought-after tourist destinations, such as the city of Naples, the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the archaeological Park of Paestum and many others. There are numerous car rental companies, among which https://www.maggiore.it/
Boat Rental and Inflatable Boat Rental
Renting a boat or dinghy is ideal for experiencing the sea dimension. In particular, you can rent a boat with or without a skipper in the area. The first solution is perfect for those who want to rent a boat without having a boat license. In addition, you will have the opportunity to:
- rent motor boats to move quickly and comfortably and through destinations;
- rent sailboats to sail in contact with the purest dimension of the sea, ploughing the waves with only the push of the wind, in total silence and peace.
If you do not have a license, you can drive a boat without a license instead of renting a boat with a skipper service. Specifically, you can drive motor boats less than ten meters long and sailboats less than six metres long without a boat license. Those who drive without a license must also not go beyond six nautical miles and must drive a boat with an engine of less than or equal to 40.8 horsepower.
To rent a boat in the Campi Flegrei, with or without the need for a license, you can visit the site: https://www.flegreacharter.it/; while in Naples, please refer to https://www.marenauta.com/noleggio-barche-napoli For renting a boat in Pozzuoli enter the site: https://www.nautal.it/noleggio-barche-pozzuoli In addition to a motor boat or sailboat, one way to take short trips out to sea is to rent an inflatable boat. Again, you can drive dinghies up to 40 hp without a boat license. The dinghy is an ideal choice for the inexperienced because driving a dinghy with a 40-hp engine tending up to 5.90 meters is simple and affordable. For dinghy rentals in Monte di Procida and Acquamorta, see the web page https://www.facebook.com/Renautica-764788906889230/ In Naples, the company https://nauticacafarelli.com/ is available for inflatable boat rentals. For dinghy rentals in Bacoli and Miseno we report https://miseno-sea-noleggio-barche-e-gommoni.business.site/
By bus
In the Campi Flegrei generally, and Monte di Procida in particular, you can also get around by bus. In particular, the area is served by the EAV BUS service. To find out about ordinary EAV fares and season tickets, please consult the page https://www.eavsrl.it/web/schema-tariffario To consult the updated EAV bus schedules, with routes and stops, refer to the dedicated page https://www.eavsrl.it/web/content/orari-autobus EAV Bus tickets must be purchased before boarding at authorized retail outlets. You can also purchase digital tickets directly online using the Unico Campania app.
Campi Flegrei Active Tour
A convenient and easy way to visit Campi Flegrei by bus is through the Campi Flegrei Active Tour circuit. It is a hop-on-hop-off tourist bus connecting the main destinations in the area, allowing visitors to hop on at the preferred stop and get off at the destination to be visited. Then, hop back on when the shuttle returns and conveniently continue touring the area. The ticket cost for this particular bus is 15,00 euros. You can get the tickets at the Al Chiar di Luna reception desk. The entire tour route is available at this link: https://bit.ly/3N0RMTL. Here is a summary of the stops and the main attractions you can visit.
Stop 1 – Solfatara volcanic craters and fumaroles
One of the best-known attractions in the area, the Solfatara Volcano is famous for being in full activity, with gas emissions and boiling mud. The Crater Park is currently closed to the public, but going up the road that runs alongside the entrance leads to a point from which the incredible Solfatara crater can be seen from a distance. The Sanctuary of St. Gennaro, one of the most important houses of worship in the Campi Flegrei, commemorates the martyrdom of St. Gennaro and six other saints (including St. Proculus, patron saint of Pozzuoli) that occurred inside the Solfatara volcanic crater in the year 304. The church houses various valuable works of art.
Stop 2 - Flavian Amphitheatre
This stop allows visitors to visit the Flavian Amphitheater, Italy's third largest Roman amphitheatre, capable of seating 40,000 spectators. Passing through this magical place, you will plunge into the past when gladiators faced challenges and fights within those ancient walls. From this point, you can reach the historic centre of Pozzuoli on a pleasant walk.
Stop 3 - Lake Averno Belvedere
You can admire Lake Averno, a wonderful volcanic lake of great charm. The Belvedere is a privileged vantage point of part of the Gulf and the Aragonese Castle.
Stop 4 - Cumae Archaeological Park
It is one of the oldest and most fascinating archaeological sites, known for housing the Cave of the Sibyl, the oracle whose predictions are described in numerous works by Greek and Latin authors.
Stop 5 - Casina Vanvitelliana
Built by architect Carlo Vanvitelli in 1772, the Casina is located on a natural islet inside Lake Fusaro. Conceived as a hunting lodge, King Ferdinand IV used to go there to hunt waterfowl.
Stop 6 - Belvedere Monte di Procida Monte di Procida
Monte di Procida is the Terrace of the Campi Flegrei, a scenic town built on a cliff overlooking the sea that offers a privileged vantage point over the entire area. To be noticed is the Stupor Mundi belvedere, from which you can see most of the Campi Flegrei. Moreover, Marina di Acquamorta is a port in Monte di Procida that allows connection by sea with the island of Procida. Acquamorta is a unique seaside area, ideal for romantic walking on the piers or along the small beach.
Stop 7 - Miseno
Miseno is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Phlegrean coast, with equipped lidos and bars. Numerous archaeological remains also bear witness to a glorious past such as the "Peschiere di Lucullo," the "Grotta Dragonara," the Sacello degli Augustali, and the Roman Theatre of Miseno.
Stop 8 – Bacoli/Piscina Mirabilis
Bacoli preserves many Roman monuments and amazing beaches and is a picturesque ancient village. In the heart of the hamlet, you can appreciate the Piscina Mirabilis, one of the largest Roman cisterns ever built.
Stop 9 - Campi Flegrei Archaeological Museum Campi Flegrei
The Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei, inside the Castle of Baia, is an imposing 16th-century fortification. The museum holds the most beautiful artefacts from Cumae, Bacoli, Pozzuoli and Liternum. In addition, statues and other works of art tell of the magnificence of the Phlegrean past.
Stop 10 – Port of Baia
The Archaeological Park of Baia Baths is a quaint little port with a delightful waterfront and a convenient and easily accessible starting point for wonderful boat trips. The Archaeological Park of Baia Baths houses the majestic remains of the baths and palaces where Roman emperors indulged in otium. Three impressive bath structures, the temples of Mercury, Diana, and Venus, are among the most outstanding known Roman structures.
Stop 11 – Lucrino-Lake Averno
Lucrino is the favourite location for those who appreciate hiking and the sea. Monte Nuovo is a volcano formed between September 29 and October 6, 1538, Following a violent eruption that destroyed the medieval village of Tripergole, displacing the local population. Today, Monte Nuovo is an oasis open to the public characterized by dense vegetation. Here, you can take a walk and admire the typical fauna of the Phlegrean territory. Lake Averno is one of the five volcanic lakes in the area. Near the lake is the Temple of Apollo, the "passage to the Underworld" described by Virgil in the Aeneid. Today, a beautiful footpath surrounds the entire lake. Baia Underwater Archaeological Park is an extraordinary place that houses the ancient Roman city of Baia, which has been submerged over the centuries due to bradyseism. The park holds the remains of domus and villas, baths, mosaics and extraordinary evidence of a glorious past. In the park, you can practice diving and snorkelling and visit the underwater city thanks to special excursions designed even for the less experienced.
Stop 12 - Pozzuoli Historic Centre
In Roman times, Pozzuoli was one of the most important cities of the empire and, for more than three centuries, was the main port of the Mediterranean. Pozzuoli maintained its relevance even in the medieval age when it became a vacation spot for the Kings of Naples. The many Roman ruins and monuments witness the city's thousand-year history. The Macellum (or Temple of Serapis) represents the food market of the ancient Puteoli. In the 18th century, following the discovery of a statue of the Asian god Serapis, it was mistakenly considered a temple. The building is one of the symbols of the city.
Stop 13 - Villa Avellino/Rione Terra
Villa Avellino is a public park where you can admire many rare species of trees and plants. Rione Terra Archaeological Route is a journey to the ancient Roman colony, Puteoli, founded in 194 B.C. and soon to become a trading port of Rome. The Cathedral of the Holy Martyr Proclus is a treasure chest of history and art blending archaeology, Baroque and contemporary art. The Diocesan Museum of Pozzuoli houses works from churches in the Phlegrean area, especially from the Cathedral of St. Proculus Martyr: wooden sculptures, archaeological finds and liturgical objects.
Excursions and connections to the islands of Procida and Ischia
Boat excursions and transfers to and from the islands of the Gulf of Naples and mainly to Ischia and Procida, which also depart from the main ports of the Campi Flegrei, are also available. In particular, for connections to the island of Procida, please visit https://www.ippocampoprocida.com/ For connections to the island of Ischia, the departure is from Pozzuoli: https://www.medmargroup.it/ https://www.gestour.it/ https://shop.caremar.it/it/
On Foot
Walking around Monte di Procida is an enjoyable activity, as the welcoming landscape and wonderful views make for beautiful walks.