The Postman's Beach in Procida: Where cinema meets the sea

There is a corner of Procida which has the color of volcanic sand and the scent of Mediterranean scrub. It's the Old Well BeachBut for everyone now, it's just the Postman's Beach.

Located on the western side of the island, this horseshoe - shaped bay is a natural refuge where the sun sets late and the sea seems to tell the words of Massimo Troisi. It is not the classic patinated postcard beach: it is a real, authentic place, with its dark sand and tuff walls that protect it from the wind.

An open-air set

If you close your eyes, you can almost hear the voice of Mario Ruoppolo (Troisi) who seeks the right metaphors to conquer his Beatrice. It is here, on this shore, that in the film The Postman Love is born. Unlike other film locations that have become too touristy, Pozzo Vecchio has kept his wild soul. The water is immediately deep and crystal clear, and the contrast between the blue of the sea and the black of the sand creates plays of light that change every hour. It is the perfect place for those looking for direct contact with nature, away from the noisy crowd.

Your refuge on the island: Holiday Home Calablu

Procida is the island of pastel colours and slow rhythms. To really live it, it is not enough to visit it: you have to "live it". Holiday Home Calablu born with this philosophy: to offer you a strategic and comfortable base to explore the island, including the famous beach of the film.

Staying with us means having the freedom to wake up calmly, having breakfast with a "bud tongue" (the typical local dessert) and then heading towards the Old Well without stress. After a day of sun and salt on the skin, Calablu welcomes you with its fresh and relaxing spaces, perfect to regenerate before a dinner at Corricella. We are not just accommodation, but the ideal starting point for your discovery of Procida.

How to get to the beach

Reaching the beach is simple and suggestive.

• On foot or by bus: From the port or center, you can take the bus line C1 that stops right near the island cemetery. From there, a panoramic descent will take you straight to the sea.
• The scenario: The road runs along the monumental cemetery and spontaneous vegetation, offering unique views of the phlegrean coast.
• Local Council: Being exposed to the west, this is the ideal beach to stay until late afternoon. The sun here greets the island last, giving you spectacular sunsets.

Beyond the bathroom: The flavors of Procida

The visit to the Postman's Beach is not complete without a taste of the local cuisine. The small kiosks and restaurants nearby offer simple but unforgettable dishes. Try Procida lemon salad (made with bread, garlic, oil, chilli pepper and local lemons that are sweet as oranges) or a dish of freshly caught blue fish. It is the authentic taste of the island, the same that you can find by cooking fresh products in the kitchen of your Holiday Home Calablu, perhaps sipping a local white wine on the terrace.

Why choose this beach?

Because the Postman beach is the essence of Procida: discreet, volcanic, romantic. There are no noisy beach clubs, just the sound of the money and the memory of a movie that made history.

Book your stay at Holiday Home Calablu and come and discover where metaphors become reality, between a dip in the blue and an unforgettable sunset.