Alcaraz's refuge to disconnect from his injury: an island in southern Italy

Jose Morón | 1 Jul 2026 | 10.56

Alcaraz's refuge to disconnect from his injury: an island in southern Italy.

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Carlos Alcaraz has already started hitting balls gently with his right hand in recent days of training. However, the Murcian tennis player, who hopes to train at a higher intensity in July, is following a clear plan: to train and get ready for his return to competition and to take a few days off whenever possible to disconnect from everything.

In this way, the young Murcian has been alternating different vacation spots with his friends. The hideaway chosen by Carlitos in these last few days to escape from it all and recharge his batteries has been Procida, an Italian paradise in the south of the country, which welcomed Alcaraz with open arms when it realized the presence of the seven-time Grand Slam winner walking its streets.

Several Italian media outlets have picked up on the news, publishing some of the photos taken by fans who recognized the tennis player. Alcaraz is enjoying time with his friends in this lesser-known area of Italy, which boasts absolutely beautiful landscapes and spots.

Procida: an Italian paradise near Naples, the chosen place by Alcaraz to unwind

Procida fits perfectly as a backdrop for Carlos Alcaraz's getaway because it has exactly what an elite athlete usually seeks when needing to drown out the noise: sea, discretion, visual beauty, and a much slower pace than other more crowded Italian destinations at this time of year.

Procida is a small island in the Gulf of Naples, in the Campania region, located near more renowned places like Capri or Ischia. However, its charm lies precisely in the opposite: it lacks that overly luxurious or overexposed touch, instead offering a more authentic, Mediterranean, and tranquil atmosphere.

Its pastel-colored houses, the harbor, the fishing boats, and the sea views make it a very picturesque destination, all while maintaining that sense of sanctuary. Furthermore, it was recognized as the Italian Capital of Culture in 2022, a title that helped highlight its local identity, heritage, and way of life.

One of its most famous corners is Marina Corricella, the ancient fishing village of the island. It's an area built almost like an amphitheater facing the sea, with staggered houses, colorful facades, fishing nets, waterfront restaurants, and a view that seems tailor-made for a magazine cover.

Procida's official tourism website describes it as a quiet and seductive place, ideal for those seeking relaxed vacations with narrow alleyways and an absence of vehicles in that area. In fact, it only has 10,000 inhabitants, showcasing the tranquility one can find there. Italy.it also highlights Corricella as Procida's oldest seafaring town, accessible by sea or by descending on foot down its stairs, reinforcing that sense of a secluded and special corner.

While his rivals toughen up at Wimbledon, Carlitos has chosen Procida for a different kind of disconnection: short walks, sea baths, local cuisine, peaceful terraces, and an environment where there's no need to do much to feel far from the circuit. It's not the typical party or showcase destination but a place to stop, breathe, and recharge energy.

The island has beauty, but it doesn't overshadow the protagonist; it accompanies him. The contrast between the tennis player, accustomed to large stadiums and international spotlights, and an Italian village with a slow pace helps him unwind amid the tension of trying to overcome an injury that has kept him sidelined for three months.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El refugio de Alcaraz para desconectar de su lesión: una isla del sur de Italia

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