Visit Capri, Ischia and Procida: the 2022 capital of culture with a Ferrari F8 Spider

The Gulf of Naples aboard a Ferrari F8 Spider.

"The heavenly door of Italy": this is how Cesare Brandi of the Gulf of Naples spoke, described and narrated by many authors around the world. Guido Piovene came to "understand that this really is the most beautiful gulf on earth" within his Journey to Italy. In short, however, you want to call it, the coastline of the Bay of Naples with its 200 kilometres is all to admire and turn, why not, onboard a rental Ferrari F8 Spider. From Monte di Procida to Punta Campanella, passing through some of the most picturesque and famous places in the world, it is certainly mandatory to stop to visit Capri, Ischia and Procida.

Visit Procida, the 2022 Italian Capital of Culture

During the tour on your Ferrari F8 Spider to discover the pearls of the Gulf of Naples, visiting Procida is even more significant this year. After Palermo, Matera and Parma, which remained in office for two consecutive years due to the pandemic, 2022 crowned the small town of Campania as the Capital of Culture and visiting Procida will be even more impressive in the coming months. The municipality of Campania triumphed over the other 27 cities that were candidates for the title, then ten for the final match: Ancona, Bari, Cerveteri (Rome), L’Aquila, Pieve di Soligo (Treviso), Procida, Taranto, Trapani, Verbania and Volterra (Pisa). The jury considered that the project presented by the island could become a model of sustainable and cultural development of the island and coastal realities throughout Italy and the slogan was chosen for Procida 2022 is also proof: "Culture does not isolate". Visiting Procida during such a special year means seeing it at its best as a "cultural laboratory of social happiness", with a total of 44 projects, 150 events and 350 artists from over 45 countries around the world, for twelve months in the name of exhibitions, festivals, art and entertainment.

So, once you have rented your Ferrari F8 Spider, what should you visit in Procida?

Visiting Procida, the smallest of the islands of the Campania archipelago, means not only enjoying its crystal clear sea but also being able to admire the views that have been the protagonists of many masterpieces of cinema history. Between alleys of colourful houses and volcanic lands, visit Procida on board a Ferrari F8 Spider to discover its nine districts, from the oldest Walled Land to the fishing village of Corricella, passing through San Leonardo, Sant'Antonio and all the others. The authenticity of the island is to be discovered in the wild beaches, among the pastel colours of the houses, in the eyes of the fishermen who gather in the alleys. In Marina Grande, the yellow, pink and white houses overlook the beaches, then climb up the streets and reach the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo, overlooking the sea. Along this route, you can admire all the architectural elements typical of the island. The beach of Chiaia and Marina di Chiaiolella, born from a volcanic crater, are two stops not to be missed if you decide to visit Procida. And again the Castello D’Avalos, the Church of San Tommaso d 'Aquino, Palazzo Bormioli: there are many small wonders set in this island with a charm that still flows slowly as if immortalised in a timeless postcard. Why not appreciate them onboard a Ferrari F8 Spider?

Visit Ischia and Procida with a Ferrari F8 Spider

The charm of the Gulf of Naples does not end in the Capital of Culture 2022 and you could decide to visit Ischia and Procida on your Ferrari F8 Spider rental. Just half an hour from Procida, Ischia is the largest island in Campania and the most populated in Italy, preceded only by Sicily and Sardinia. Of volcanic origin, the island is today a colourful mosaic of lush gardens, world-famous hot springs, ancient necropolises and lively towns. Lacco Ameno and Ischia Ponte, where the historic centre is concentrated, are the two most attractive destinations thanks to the charming alleys and ancient workshops, but also to the thermal and botanical park, the nature reserves and the precious museums. Here you will also find the famous Aragonese Castle, built by the tyrant Geron of Syracuse in 474 BC. For the best clubs on the island, you can reach Ischia Porto onboard your Ferrari F8 Spider and enjoy an evening of pure pleasure. As for the sea, from the Bay of Sorgeto to that of San Montano, passing through Punta Caruso, many beaches of Ischia are famous for hosting natural springs and represent a real paradise on earth.

If you decide to visit Ischia and Procida on board a Ferrari F8 Spider, do not miss a stop in Capri for any reason.

A Ferrari F8 Spider to visit Capri, Ischia and Procida

The last island, but certainly not in order of importance, of the elegant sisters of the Neapolitan archipelago. Capri is a jewel of rare beauty known and celebrated all over the world for its fairytale views and for the exclusive and enchanting climate that over the centuries has made emperors, poets and Hollywood stars dream. Here too, a Ferrari F8 Spider will be the best travel companion in such a sophisticated land. The white houses along the streets of the centre, the Faraglioni, the trendy cafés, the famous Piazzetta, the luxuriant flower villas, the gardens of Augustus, the exclusive restaurants and the Blue Grotto of Anacapri are just some of the most enchanting attractions of this island of unsurpassed Mediterranean elegance.

Visit Capri, Ischia and Procida on board a Ferrari F8 Spider to fully experience the essence and life of the pearls of the Gulf of Naples.