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terraces. Sparkling tiled bathrooms and a breezy fun-in-the-sun vibe add to the appeal, as
does the downstairs restaurant with its good pizzas.
Procida
The island returns to the locals after the day trippers have gone and takes on a palpable
and tranquil Med-island feel. Fittingly, accommodation tends to be of the small-scale vari-
ety - think B&Bs and family-run hotels. Many places close over the winter and are
booked out in August - so check ahead during these periods.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Hotel La Vigna €€
( 081 89 60 69;
www.albergolavigna.it
; Via Principessa Margherita 46; s €75-150, d
€90-180, ste €140-230; )
Enjoying a fabulous cliff-side location with a delightful
garden and in-house spa, this 18th-century villa is a delight. Five of the spacious, simply
furnished rooms offer direct access to the garden. Superior rooms (€110 to €200) feature
family friendly mezzanines, while the main perk of the suite is the bedside Jacuzzi; per-
fect for romancing couples.
Casa Giovanni da Procida €€
( 081 896 03 58;
www.casagiovannidaprocida.it
; Via Giovanni da Procida 3; s
€50-80, d €65-100, incl breakfast; closed Feb; )
This chic converted farm-
house B&B features split-level, minimalist rooms with low-rise beds and contemporary
furniture. Bathrooms are small but slick, with mosaic tiling, cube basins, huge shower-
heads and the occasional vaulted ceiling. In the lush garden, chilled-out guests read and
eat peaches under the giant magnolia tree.
B&B
Casa Sul Mare €€
( 081 896 87 99;
www.lacasasulmare.it
;
Salita Castello 13; r incl breakfast €99-170;
)
A fabulous place with the kind of evocative views that helped make
The Talented
Mr Ripley
such a memorable film. Overlooking the picturesque Marina Corricella, near
the ruined Castello d'Avalos, the rooms are elegant with exquisite tiled floors, wrought-
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