Barano d'Ischia

Barano d'Ischia is a comune (municipality) located in the south-west area of Ischia island.

Municipalities of Ischia; Barano d'Ischia

It is after Forio the biggest comune of the island, yet not one of the most populated. Its territory is composed by several small villages: Buonopane, Piedimonte, Fiaiano, Testaccio (no one of this small villages has become a frazione) even if Testaccio was formerly an independent municipality.

Municipalities of Ischia; Barano d'Ischia

Barano d'Ischia borders the following municipalities: Casamicciola Terme, Ischia, Serrara Fontana.

It is the comune where the Island main beach is located; Spiaggia dei Maronti

Municipalities of Ischia; Barano d'Ischia

The area was first settled by the Greeks, who had a nymphaeum here.

Main sights include:

The Pilastri aqueduct (1470)
Church of St. John the Baptist (15th century), one of the most ancient in the island. It houses a canvas by a Caravaggist.
Saracen Tower, in the village of Testaccio
Windmills in Montebarano