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Villa
Porto Gaio
- Punta Solchiaro - Isle of Procida 
Procida
is the smallest and one of the less well known among the islands
in the Bay of Naples, but it is the best loved by aficionados
because it has retained better and longer the typical
characteristics of a Mediterranean island.
In its history, the high population density contributed to
a style of popular architecture which today makes a strong visual
impact, with its picturesque white and pinks houses which have a
particular charm.
The
sombre construction of tufo which bounds the side of the island
facing the Phlegrean coast is a fourteenth century aragonese castle,
until recent years used as a prison. Ancient towers rise above the
fishermen's houses which are painted in the traditional colours of
white, pink and blue.
The
three villages of this island are Marina Grande, where ferry boats
and hydrofoils dock, Marina Chiaiolella, the tourist harbour and the
exotic fisher’s village Marina Corricella. The small size of the
island allows you to take wonderful walks through the small roads as
it takes 30 minutes to cross by foot the island.
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Corricella
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The
dome one can see in Marina Grande belongs to the abbey church of St.
Michael which has a precious altar decorated with multicoloured
marble and a beautiful painting by Luca Giordano, which repays the
visit!
From a certain altitude we have an admirable view of the celebrated
Chiaiolella, with its still unpolluted stretch of sea, where the
fishermen bring their boats into land and of the little island of
Vivara, completely uninhabited and Fauna and Flora Reserve.
The atmosphere of Procida has been a source of inspiration for great
writers. Alphonse de Lamartine set his novel * Graziella * on the
island, and Elsa Morante entitled one of her novels l'Isola di
Arturo ( the island of Arthur/Arcturus ) after the stars she had
seen shining in the night sky above Procida. A variety of movies
have been located in this island, a recent famous one is “Il
Postino” Oscar winner with P.Noiret and M.Troisi, directed by
Antonio Skàrmeta.
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Procida
is hourly connected with Ischia, Naples and Pozzuoli by ferry boats
which take 50 minutes and Hydrofoils, 35 minutes, which allow you to
plan day tours to Naples, Sorrento, Pompei etc…
VILLA
PORTO GAIO
Sleeps
12-14
with 7 bedrooms, three bathrooms, living room, dining room,
kitchen, laundry
In
a little bay of Procida, pearl of the Gulf of Naples, lies the
outstanding yellow villa, Porto Gaio
The
250 sqm apartment developed on one level, surrounded by a wide
balcony, has a
250 sqm roof terrace with the most beautiful view of Capri,
the Gulf of Naples and the Phlegraen Coast, makes Villa Porto Gaio a
unique place to spend your unforgettable holidays.
The
apartment has a private entrance from the street through a wrought
iron gate that opens to the villa and the spice garden.
A wide stair leads to the apartment and roof terrace.In the
apartment you will find 1 bedroom
a queen size bed and en suite bathroom with bathtub and shower, four
bedrooms with twin beds, one of which with en suite bathroom with
shower, one bedroom with a single bed and a small bedroom with bunk
beds, one bathroom with shower.
The laundry has a washing machine and a large sink.
The comfortable kitchen is fully equipped with four burners
stove, oven, refrigerator and freezer, extra large dishwasher and a
variety of appliances. The
oval table in the dinning rooms seats at least 12 people;
there is a large living room with two sofas, one of which
turns into a comfortable twin bed.
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living room
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The
living room, dining room and most bedrooms enjoy a beautiful view of
Capri and bay, framed by cluster pines and local vegetation.
The balcony is furnished with wooden armchairs, easy chairs
and small table that allow you to eat enjoying the evening breeze
that characterizes the island.
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Through
an iron spiral staircase on one side and a wide staircase on the
front side of the villa, you can reach the beautiful roof terrace
and have the feeling of living a unique experience during the day
with the matchless view and in the evening with the sky full of
stars on top of you, the sound of the sea and the lights of Capri
and Sorrento in the distance.
The
roof terrace is carefully furnished with all white chairs for 40
people, three tables that sit 4, 8 or 22 people respectively, 3
sun-beds, 3 large cream cotton fabric sun-umbrellas, 3 beverage
trolleys and 6 coffee tables all white.
On the right hand side of the terrace you have a pizza wood
oven, large barbecue and a small utility room with large dishwasher,
icemaker machine and a goods lift that is connected with the laundry.
The
villa has a private access to the sea through the charming spice
garden and a comfortable private shower cabinet near the sea
The
villa is within walking distance (approximately half a mile) from
the tourist harbour (Chiaiolella), shops and Lido (sand beach); bus
stop to all directions is 20 mts from the villa
Facilities:
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Telephones
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Fax
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3
TV, Satellite
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2
VCR
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washing
machine
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2
dishwashers
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ice-maker
appliance
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computerized
irrigation system
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Automatic
5000 lt water reserve
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Central
Heating
The
Villa can be rented all year.
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