Easter in Procida

Easter is coming, the sun shines in the blue sky and we  want to leave, to go abroad visiting new places. But work still do not allow us to go for many days.

Anyway, during the days of Easter, we can try to take a city break somewhere without going too far!

Of the three islands in the Gulf of Naples, Procida the smallest, is a riot of colors between sky and sea, suspended in the blue of the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Procida is a delightful town with an unspoilt nature, an island which still keeps much of its old charm especially in the succession of its narrow and quiet streets and squares, in the picturesque and coloured houses overlooking the sea or clinging to the rock.

The period of Easter is the best time to visit and experience the intensity of the island. The spiritual celebrations of Holy Week is an event keenly felt by the islanders involved with a deep religious faith in the show of the Passion. This is a moment of intense drama where the holy tradition is mixed  with the secular one. 
Good  Friday is the most important day. Following an ancient tradition that dates back to XVII century, people  bring the so-called Mysteries, floats prepared in secret by a small group of inhabitants of Procida.

The melancholic sound of the trumpet and roll of drums mark the measured tread of the religious procession that starts from “Terra Murata”, reaches the port of  “Marina Grande”, along the narrow streets crowded with inhabitants and tourists.

We can not describe this particular event, which must be experienced in person, mingling in the crowd of the street. We can  not capture in words the unspoilt beauty of the place. If you want to avoid mass tourism, a weekend in Procida is the right choice for anyone interested to know the island that has inspired writers and filmmakers around the world.

Acheloo viaggi - Procida

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