Forio (known also as
Forio of Ischia) is a town and comune situated on the
island of Ischia.
Its territory includes the town of
Panza, the only frazione of
Forio and of the
island of Ischia. Panza has always been an independent village since the 16th century when a first governmental organization was introduced on the island. In the 1975 the inhabitants of Panza tried to became an independent comune but the referendum, claimed by the inhabitants of Forio, was denied by the Campania's Regional Government.
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| The municipalities of Ischia; Forio d'Ischia |
There are numerous
coastal watchtowers, built from the Middle Ages against
Saracen and African pirates raids.
Forio is famous for its picturesque town with shops, cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes and is also home to the church,
Chiesa del Soccorso which is one of the prettiest sights in
Ischia, whilst in the
centre of Forio you will also find the
Torrione Museum, an ancient look-out tower that was built to keep enemy forces at bay.
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| The municipalities of Ischia; Forio d'Ischia |
Citara beach is one of the most alluring in
Ischia located in this municipilaty and
Forio is also home to
Poseidon Thermal Gardens, one of
Ischia's major
thermal parks. There are also a further three
beaches in
Forio,
Cava dell'Isola,
Chiaia and
San Francesco.
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| The municipalities of Ischia; Forio d'Ischia |
The gardens of La Mortella and
Ravino are also based in
Forio and offer beautiful flora and fauna and stunning views from above Forio.
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| The municipalities of Ischia; Forio d'Ischia |
In the small town of Panza in Forio, you will also find
Sorgeto Bay which is famous for its natural hot thermal pools.
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