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Starting from: 0 per person
2h
English, Italian
Unlimited
Island
Suitable for children
Suitable for couples
Pets allowed
Parking available
Barrier-free
Language supports
The cost of the Full ticket for non-residents is 10.00€ pax
Full reduced ticket cost is €3 (children up to 12 years old non-residents) pax
The full ticket cost for resdients is €5 pax
Full reduced ticket cost is €3 (minors up to 12 years old for residents) pax
The ticket cost for school groups (minimum 15 people) is 3€ pax (residents and non-residents)
The tour will be for groups consisting of up to 25 visitors, excluding guides
The nature tour takes about 3 hours and is conducted in a maximum of two daily shifts with admission
Residents of Procida must present to the Nature Guide their identification document where their residence is evident. In the absence of the identification document, the visitor with the entrance ticket reserved for residents will not be able to access
There are no toilets on Vivara Island and no BAR or refreshment facilities
The morphological characteristics of Vivara Island, unfortunately, do not allow access to visitors with motor disabilities
The ticket is free for: accompanying teachers of school groups (1 per group; pupils with disabilities and accompanying support teacher; accompanying teachers of non-school groups (1 accompanying teacher per group)
Winter period hours: September 15 to May 31 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Summer period schedule: June 1 to September 14: at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
You can book a tour with a private tour guide by calling Movery's service department at 351.5585067
Vivara Island is an ancient circular volcanic crater, once linked to Procida by a now vanished cliff, now connected to the island by the Vivara Bridge, a 362-meter-long bridge built July 2-10, 1957, owned by the Campania Aqueduct. Vivara is characterized by lush and luxuriant flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for snorkeling and hiking enthusiasts.
Vivara was permanently inhabited as early as the Mycenaeans as evidenced by the archaeological remains of a 14th-century B.C. village found down to a depth of 6 to 9 meters, indicative of a subsidence of the soil probably attributable to bradyseism phenomena similar to those of the Phlegraean Fields.
For the Romans Vivara was a hunting ground and fish nursery-in fact, it seems that the name comes from the Latin word "vivarium." L'Vivara Island, despite being devoid of metal deposits, became one of the main centers for the Mediterranean metal trade during the Bronze Age. This role was related to its special geographical position, which made it an ideal control point, since it was close enough to the Campanian coast to make contacts easy, but at the same time distant enough to discourage attempts at attack.
From the 12th century B.C. all traces of stable life on Vivara disappeared only to resume in 1681 with the construction of a farmhouse, the only dwelling on the island. In 1700, with the Bourbon kings Charles II and Frederick IV, the island of Vivara first became a hunting reserve and then, from about 1800 to 1930, the site of olive cultivation. In 1972, the island was leased to the Campania Region, which recognized its status as a protected nature oasis.
The inhabitants of Procida until the 1990s experienced the island as a refuge in nature, a place for daily excursions, or even as a hiding place for marinating school. Later, despite its historical importance and natural beauty, Vivara Island was closed to the public for about 11 years, but as of April 2017, thanks to a new protocol between the Reserve Management Committee and the Municipality of Procida, it was reopened.
This place enjoys extraordinary unspoiled nature in which Mediterranean scrub dominates, with centuries-old trees such as oaks, holm oaks, olive trees, and various shrubs.
Vivara is a destination for passage birds such as the sparrow hawk and the sea jay. Characteristic are the butterflies, always present in all seasons; the largest is the arbutus nymph, flying from May to October, along with the Cleopatra butterfly, characterized by an intense phosphorescent yellow color. During the visit also, one can easily come across a bent tree called "the sparrowhawk's think-tank," because often the small hawk, making stops during its flight, rests on its branches. The most impressive vantage point on the entire island is the King's Table, from which you can pleasantly enjoy the view of Ischia, Capri and Procida. In 2001 Vivara entered the Guinness Book of Records for its bridge, built between the island and the promontory of Santa Margherita in Procida.
In short, between nature and history, this small island is an ideal green crescent for lovers of relaxation.
With Movery you always have a digital assistant at your side. Before booking we are at your disposal to clarify any doubts, after booking we will send you all the partner's information with which you can define the last little details. Don't worry until the experience is completed (and even during) our assistant will be there to resolve any unforeseen issues and clarify any doubts.
