Procida — Corricella Harbour Area
Marina di Corricella · Procida NE anchorage · Corricella fishing village
40°45.7'N 14°01.6'E
Depth
5–15m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Fair holding
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m due to fair holding on sandy-Posidonia mix — take great care to set anchor only on verifiable sand. The NE/N exposure means any swell from that direction makes this uncomfortable. A daytime visit anchorage rather than an overnight stop — Chiaiolella (SW side) is better for overnighting.
About This Anchorage
Corricella is one of the most photographed harbours in Italy — the colourful stacked fishing village with houses in lemon yellow, terracotta, and sky blue cascading down the hillside to the harbour has appeared on countless magazine covers and film sets. The inner harbour is lined with fishing boats and small craft moored to buoys. The village is car-free and preserved in a state of authenticity rare in the Gulf of Naples. The anchorage off Corricella allows a visit by dinghy to the village waterfront — the small restaurants directly on the harbour serve exceptional fresh fish. The UNESCO World Heritage coastal landscape designation covers this area of Procida.
Protected From
S · SW · W · SE
Exposed To
N · NE · E
Setting Your Anchor
Anchoring on Posidonia oceanica meadows is prohibited throughout Italian waters and is actively enforced — fines range from €500–€3,000. Always snorkel to verify the bottom is clean sand before setting. In the AMP Parco Sommerso di Baia (Pozzuoli area), Zone A prohibits all entry, Zone B requires mooring buoys only, and Zone C permits limited anchoring on sand only. Check AMP zone maps before anchoring anywhere near Baia or Cape Miseno.
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free in outer bay. Inner harbour mooring buoys: local authority; contact Capitaneria di Porto Procida on VHF Ch 16.
- Maximum stay
- 2 days
- Permit required
- No
- Mooring buoy fee
- Inner mooring buoys: fee varies; check current rates with Capitaneria.
Restrictions: Free anchoring inside the Corricella inner harbour is not permitted — mooring buoys only. No anchoring on Posidonia. Keep clear of the fishing boat lanes.
Hazards
- !NE/Tramontana exposure: The outer anchorage is open to N/NE — Tramontana (N cold wind) and summer NE sea conditions create uncomfortable chop; a day-visit anchorage only
- !Posidonia throughout: The bay has extensive Posidonia meadows; sand patches for anchoring are limited — snorkel to find clear sand before setting
- !Photography drone flights: Corricella is a popular photography subject; drone operators frequently fly over the harbour without vessel awareness — report unsafe drone operations to authorities
- !Dinghy landing congestion: The village quay is small and busy with local boats; secure dinghy carefully with long painter and fender board as the quay wall has irregular surfaces
Skipper's Tips
- →Visit Corricella for dinner — arrive by dinghy at sunset when the pastel-coloured houses glow in the golden light and the restaurants are beginning to fill; the combination of light, colour, and fresh food is extraordinary
- →The path up from Corricella to the Terra Murata (ancient fortified summit, 10 minutes) provides the classic view over the harbour that appears on every Procida photograph — worth the climb
- →Corricella's restaurants set tables directly on the quay beside fishing boats — eat where the fishermen eat at La Locanda del Postino for the most authentic experience
- →Chiaiolella (SW side, 15 minutes by dinghy) is better for overnight — anchor there and take the dinghy around for evening at Corricella
Facilities
The restaurants directly on the Corricella waterfront are outstanding — La Lampara and Bar dal Cavaliere are local institutions. Fresh fish, Procida lemons, and traditional Campanian cooking. Authentic and inexpensive by Gulf of Naples standards.
Nearest provisions: Procida Marina Grande (0.8nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, September, October
April–October. The cultural and UNESCO designation makes Corricella a year-round destination but sailing season is May–October. July–August: peak crowds for day-trippers but the evenings remain magical.
Recommended Anchor Types
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