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.
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| The municipalities of Ischia; Ischia Porto |
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| 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.
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| 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.
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