Ischia Porto

Ischia is the principal town of the Island of Ischia, and is located on the north-eastern coast of the island. The town is divided into two distinct settlements, Ischia Ponte and Ischia Porto.

Ischia Porto, named for its port, is the arrival and departure point for most of the island's ferry services. The island's circular port was once a volcanic crater which filled up with water to become a lake. It was opened up to the sea in 1853, and now accommodates large ferries (who squeeze carefully through the narrow opening), hydrofoils, yachts and fishing boats.

The municipalities of Ischia; Ischia Porto

The municipalities of Ischia; Ischia Porto

The town is lively with visitors passing through, or remaining to enjoy a drink or meal at one of the many restaurants and bars alongside the harbour. At night the area is one of Ischia's busiest, with various piano bars offering evening entertainment.

The town makes a very good base for the tourist who wants to see the area. Various independently-organised boat-trips depart from the harbour, taking visitors around the island, to beaches and sights, or to the beautiful nearby island of Procida. From the bus station in Ischia Porto it's easy to take buses to other towns.

The municipalities of Ischia; Ischia Porto

For holidaymakers who don't wish to travel further afield, there are some popular beaches along the shore in either direction, including the Spiaggia dei Pescatori, towards Ischia Ponte. Inland, a green and leafy spa park lies on the slopes between the two towns. A military thermal spa was constructed in 1876 to cater for soldiers, on the site of a casino belonging to the Bourbon royalty of Naples.

Parco Termale O'Vagnitiello

At the gates of Casamicciola terme is an enchanted place : O ' Vagnitiello , one of those places in the world, rare and precious, where the holiday is really the flavor of the sea. 

In one corner of the Casamicciola coast, sheltered from the wind, away from traffic, surrounded by greenery and scents of the Mediterranean, a gentle bay is home to a small hotel and a hydrotherapy park, the source of which is steeped in legend: the source of Bagnitiello. 

Parco Termale O'Vagnitiello

Those who stay at Vagnitiello choose to live in close contact with nature. Choose the privilege of diving in one of the pools or in the crystal clear sea waters whenever they seize the desire.

The park has 4 swimming pools of various sizes

Parco Termale O'Vagnitiello

Near the sea we find the largest swimming pool, while on the slopes, surrounded by plants and flowers are located the other three, all with Jacuzzi, a Kneipp, a swimming pool for children and a pool of very hot water.

Parco Termale O'Vagnitiello

For more information, visite; http://www.vagnitiello.it/ 

Parco Termale Tropical

It 's located at the popular fishing village of Sant'Angelo d'Ischia, the most exclusive and unspoilt island just a short walk to the bus line and the Cava Grado. The unique position, standing on a hill overlooking the sea, it offers a unique panorama S. Angelo.

Parco Termale Tropical

In addition to the 10 swimming pools and other bathing facilities, the health center under medical supervision can undergo several treatments and cures. Physical therapy, massage, inhalations, mud, beauty treatments, anti-stress treatments.

In the SPA you have the opportunity to book different treatments and cures. Like Physiotherapy, Inhalation, Mud Packs, Beauty Treatments and several massages.

The Tropical offers 10 different pools, many terraces, sauna, roman grottos, wonderful plants and flowers, a restaurant, a complete SPA and much more.

Parco Termale Tropical

Already the old romans where reporting of the healing thermal water of Ischia. The thermal water  is particularly suitable for curing degenerative and painful diseases of the spinal column, of the joints, of the muscles, of the tendons and of the ligaments. It is particularly effective against arthrosis, rheumatisms, arthritis, psoriasis and after surgical operations.

Our hyperthermal alkaline-brine-sulfur-mineral spring has a  pH-value of 7,2.

Parco Termale Tropical

The thermal water is pumped from a bore from a depth of nearly 100 meters at the temperature of up to 98 °C. With the latest technologies we then extract the heat and filter the water to remove any smaller impurities.This treatment allows us to offer pure thermal water at the right temperature without losing the curative minerals.

For more information visit; http://www.parco-tropical.com/en/garden.htm 

Castiglione Thermal park Ischia

Oasis of peace and tranquility nestled in a lush and luxuriant nature that slowly goes to kiss the blue of the sea: the Castiglione Thermal Park in Casamicciola has made these two colors that characterize it, a motto and a source of pride (The bluest green you've ever seen!), making it a unique piece in the mosaic of colorful beauty of Ischia.

Castiglione Thermal park Ischia

The story of this extraordinary thermal park where you can “enjoy” all the wealth, has very far origins.

It is located in the north of the island, in the town of Ischia Terme, in Ischia Porto border in a lush natural valley sloping towards the sea.

The flower beds and pine trees that surround the spa park, create an ideal atmosphere of tranquility. In Castiglione Thermal Park is made available to 10 including 8 spa pools with a gradation of water, continuously filtered by modern machines, ranging from 30 ° - 40 ° C, the Olympic swimming pool (mt x 25 mt. 14 ) fed by sea water and access to the beach with a jetty equipped from 15 June to 30 September.

Castiglione Thermal park Ischia

Therefore, not only a beautiful hydrothermal complex, but a true sensory experience from the small funicular that connects the entrance with spas and pools, passing through the picturesque trees and pine trees that give off a scent of resin and contrasting a wild Mediterranean vegetation dominated by chestnut trees and oaks, until it was lost into the sea, while a flock of birds gladdens us with its singing.

Consult more information in the official web site of Castiglione Thermal park Ischia

Negombo thermal park

Come on in. The water is fantastic.

Quite soothing and relaxing, in fact.

With the thermal pool — featuring hydro-massaging jets — kept at a constant temperature of 93.2 degrees Fahrenheit, I can understand why.

Sometimes, it’s little life events such as taking a day to pamper yourself that can do wonders to rejuvenate the soul, and thermal spas in Italy — particularly the region around Naples — abound. A recent trip to the popular Negombo resort on the volcanic island of Ischia proved worthy of its 28-euro entry fee (ticket bought from a tourist center at Ischia Porto for a 2-euro discount.)

Negombo thermal park

Negombo, set on the shores of the Bay of San Montano on the northwestern side of the island and splashed by the Tyrrhenian Sea, is considered one of the richest therapeutic basins in the region and a generous source of thermal water, according to an information packet doled out to visitors.

The park offers a number of “pools,” each designed to achieve a particular benefit. The thermal pools provide relaxation and are said to work toward the prevention of rheumatism, while the hydro-massaging jets stimulate circulation. The heat from the hamam, or Turkish sauna/bath, helps the body expel toxins and the private beach provides access to the sea for swimming and exposure to iodine, which benefits the thyroid gland.

Negombo thermal park

Negombo is more than a spa with thermal pools, however. It boasts lavish gardens designed by landscape artist Ermanno Casasco, who incorporated more than 500 varieties of Mediterranean and exotic plants throughout the park.

But quite honestly, while pretty, people don’t really go to Negombo for the gardens. They go for the thermal water spouts, the tufa sauna cave, or the “Kneipp” pool, which features two pools of water, one hot and one cold. Wading into one and then the other, with their contrast of temperatures, stimulates circulation and tones the body.

There’s the Olympic-size sea water pool, kept at ambient temperature, or the Jacuzzi with hydro-massaging jets and kept at a soothing, constant 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. (It seats eight and tends to remain full.)

And for the maximum indulgence, be sure to hit up the hamam, complete with a hot center stone on which patrons sit or lie to induce profuse sweating that causes the body to eliminate toxins.

Negombo thermal park

Bring a robe, flip-flops and bathing suit — this isn’t a no-clothes spa.

The healing properties and overall benefits of thermal waters have been used since the time of the Etruscans, some 800 years B.C.

DIRECTIONS: From Ischia Porto or Casamicciola, take public bus 1, 2 or CS for Baia San Montano. Get off at the San Lorenzo stop and follow the signs to the park.

TIMES: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

COSTS: It costs 30 euros per person at the resort, but tickets bought at Busfahrkarten ticket booth at Ischia Porto main square can save you 2 euros a ticket. Bus tickets cost 1.90 euros for 90 minutes.

INFORMATION: www.negombo.it/en 

Forio d'Ischia Cava dell'Isola Beach

The beach of Cava dell'isola has dark and fine sand. Situated between the two rocky tuff promontories, with deep floor. It's considered a beach for young. Sometimes the romantic effect of the waves on the foreshore makes the scenery so sweet, fading into the immense sea.

Forio d'Ischia Cava dell'Isola Beach 

How to reach the beach

The beach of Cava dell'isola is situated in the municipality of Forio, just a short walk from the bay of Citara and the Lovers rocks. It's easly reachable by bus and car. The bus stop lines 1 – 2 – CD – CS is at 700m and 8 minutes on foot, while the bus stop lines 21 – 22 – 23 – 24, from Citara, stops near the street which leads to the beach. 

Whoever prefers to move by car, two ample parkings at your disposal.

Ischia Cartaromana Beach

The beach of Cartaromana is situated in the homonym bay. 

The main feature is the charming view of the Castello Aragonese. It has fine sand and crystal sea. A floor rich in fauna and archeology. 

Ischia Cartaromana Beach

The erosion has influenced, limiting the beach, but it's possible to enjoy the sun on the black rocks.

The characteristic of this beach is the warm bath, result of a natural thermalism.

Ischia Cartaromana Beach

Reachable on foot, following a path, or via sea by taxi boat from Ischia Ponte or Ischia Porto.

Ischia Cartaromana Beach

How to reach the beach

The beach of Cartaromana is situated in the municipality of Ischia. It's easly reachable from San Michele and the square above the bay, or from Ischia Ponte thanks to the famous taxi boat. The route is covered by lines 8 – C12 – C13, start point is Porto d'Ischia; the first bus stop is San Michele, while C12 - C13 stop near the square of Cartaromana, overlooking the bay. If you prefer to move by car, the only public parking (fee of charge) is at 20 minutes from the beach, about 1,3 km.

Ischia La Mandra Beach

La Mandra Beach is a small beach located between Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte with view to the Castello Aragonese, Vivara island and Procida. 

For most of the year it's a very quiet place but in the height of summer it is full of people and life. 

Ischia La Mandra Beach

Lido Beach Ischia

This is just a short walk from the center and has several sandy beaches divided by rocks and pine forests. The most famous beach is the “Spiaggia dei Pescatori” that stretches out from Ischia Porto to Ischia Ponte.

Lido Beach Ischia

Ischia Inglesi Beach

The beach of Inglesi is surrounded by the inlet of S. Alessandro, is small and made of fine sand and pebble, not very sunny. Reachable through a promenade path, in hill or a path at the back of the Olimpionica dock.

Ischia Inglesi Beach

How to reach the beach

The beach of Inglesi is situated in the municipality of Ischia, loc. Sant'Alessandro, just a short walk from the port. It's reachable only on foot across a small path from the dock of Ischia Porto. 

Several bus lines stop in this area, like CD – CS – 1 – 2 – 3 – 5 – 6 – 7 – 8 – 15 – C12 – C13, being Ischia Porto the main terminal.

The Magician's Grotto

 In the southeastern coast of the island of Ischia, appears the Magician’s Grotto.

The Magician's Grotto

The fishermen, in the past, found there refuge from the rain. The name “Magician’s Grotto” derives from the legend of some fishermen that swore they saw an old giant, with flowing hair and beard, sitting on a rock of the cave and mysterious voices of girls.

The Magician's Grotto

Generally, after the rain, catching fish can easier, but fishermen attributed to the help of that mysterious benign spirit.

Today has become a destination for visiting, for those who perform around the island from the sea.

La Mortella Gardens

La Mortella (Italian: place of myrtles) is a private garden located in Forio-San Francesco. Was first opened to the public in 1992 and was created by Susana Walton (1926–2010), wife of the composer William Walton, in 1950 as the main residence for the couple.

La Mortella Gardens

The garden, was originally the property of the English composer William Walton. Walton lived in the villa next to the gardens with his Argentine wife Susana. When the composer arrived on the island in 1946, he immediately called Russell Page from England to lay out the garden. Tropical and Mediterranean plants were planted and some have now reached considerable proportions. The gardens include views over the city and harbour of Forio.

La Mortella Gardens

A museum dedicated to the life and work of William Walton is now part of the garden complex. It hosts the William Walton Foundation and a Greek Theatre where Italian and foreign schools of music perform more than 70 weekend concerts, plus masterclasses and a programme for composers from Harvard University. In 2004 it was awarded First Prize as il più bel parco d’Italia (the most beautiful park in Italy) by the American company Briggs & Stratton, against competition from 100 other gardens.

La Mortella Gardens

To have more information click here.

Mount Epomeo Ischia

Mount Epomeo (Italian: Monte Epomeo) is the highest mountain on the island of Ischia. Epomeo is believed to be a volcanic horst.

Mount Epomeo Ischia

Reaching a height of 789 metres (2,589 ft), it towers above the rest of Ischia. Much of Epomeo is covered in lush greenery, with a few vineyards also occupying its slopes. Approximately 75 metres (246 ft) from the peak the mountain is covered in white lava.

Mount Epomeo Ischia

A path leads to the summit of the mountain from Fontana, one of its quiet traditional villages.

 

Mount Epomeo Ischia

It is possible to climb the Mount Epomeo by hourse riding, like in the old tradition of the Island. For more information click here. 

Sant'Angelo, Ischia

Sant'Angelo is located on the southern coast of Ischia in Serrara Fontana; a pretty mixture of houses piled higgledy-piggledy on the slopes facing the sea. A small isthmus, alongside a packed beach, connects the mainland to a rocky outcrop, which was once topped by a tower destroyed by the English.

 Sant'Angelo, Ischia

Inland from Sant'Angelo and up in the hills are neighbouring villages such as Serrara Fontana, which is a good base for walks in the hills and up Monte Epomeo.

The long bay extending eastwards from Sant'Angelo is one of the island's most popular beaches, and within a short distance is an area of hot springs, which can be reached on foot or by water taxi. 

 Sant'Angelo, Ischia

Various excursions are possible by boat and water taxi, and set prices are displayed by the little jetty alongside the isthmus.

As well as a few beach shops and boutiques, Sant'Angelo is also home to some pleasant bars and restaurants with staggeringly-panoramic terraces.

 Sant'Angelo, Ischia

Sant'Angelo is connected with the rest of the island by frequent buses, which depart from a lay-by up the road from the bay.

Villa Arbusto Museum

Villa Arbusto, co called by the location toponym since ‘600, is situated in a charming panoramic position on the hill square of S. Restituta, in front of the promontory of Monte Vico, the site of the acropolis Pithecusae, while just a short walk from the park, the VIII c. B.C. metallurgic quartier is set, loc. Mazzola. 

Villa Arbusto Museum

The manor farm of Arbusto was built in 1785 by Don Carlo Acquaviva, Duke of Atri of high birth, who built a country Casino, the actual villa with wide garden at the back, where a small building for guests was set with a chapel and a ‘stove’ for a therapeutical use thanks to the nearby fumaroles, a cistern and a pool which flews the fountain basin. 

Villa Arbusto Museum

The museum hosts archeological finds of rare beauty and importance the famous Nestor’s cup, for example.

Villa Arbusto Museum

Info

Address: Corso Angelo Rizzoli, 210

Municipality: Lacco Ameno - 80076

Tel: 081996103 – 0813330288

Fax: 0813330288

Opening hours: 9.00 – 13.00 / 16.00 – 20.00

Closed: on Mondays

Ticket: 5,00 € (Residents and students € 1,00, over 65 € 3,00)

email: pithecusae@libero.it

web: www.pithecusae.it

Bus lines: CD - CS - 1 - 2 (Bus stop San Lorenzo)

Services

In the centre

Parking

Panoramic

Public phone

Performances

Shuttle

Park

Guided tour

Services for disabled

Mediateca

Book shop

Library

Cava Grado Beach - Sant'Angelo Ischia

Among cliffs to the sea, we find oasis of peace. A small inlet with sand and large pebbles surrounded by the Mediterranean maquis, in a marvelous land os sea.

Cava Grado Beach - Sant'Angelo Ischia

The beach of Cava Grado is situated in the municipality of Serrara Fontana. It's easly reachable across the street behind the square, where bus stop in Sant'Angelo, or across the path from the suburb of Succhivo.

Cava Grado Beach - Sant'Angelo Ischia

The route is covered by lines CD – CS – 1. If you prefer to move by car, an ample public parking can host your car, just a short walk from the beach.