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

San Pietro Beach, Ischia

The beach of San Pietro is situated 150 m from the square, historical meeting place. It starts from the port and ends to Ischia Ponte (beach of Pescatori), from which derives its name. 

Very popular, especially in summer, is equipped with bathing establishments and several entertainments activities. 

San Pietro Beach - Ischia

The beach is fine easly reachable. Thanks to the shallow floors and cliffs it's suitable for families, children and elderly persons.

How to reach the beach

The beach of San Pietro is situated in the municipality of Ischia, near the port. It's easly reachable by bus and car. The bust stop is 750 m and 8 minutes on foot. The route isinterests lines CD – CS – 8 – C12 – C13 that stop in Piazza degli Eroi, famous meeting place for islanders. 

San Pietro Beach - Ischia

If you prefer to move by car, along the street you can find ample public parking. The car transit, except motorcycles and public transport, is allowed from 6.00 to 10.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00.

Pilastri Aqueduct

The Pilastri aqueduct was built in the sixteenth century, to remedy the shortage of water of the then Village of Celsa, now Ischia Ponte. About 550 meters long, it connects the Spalatriello, along the plain of the Rio Corbore, lookout hill that leads to Sant'Antuono. In 1580 the inhabitants of the Village of Celsa live the daily drama of a fair shortage of water. Main cause of the general heat is the final disappearance, after decades of bradeyism, the source of fresh water Ninfario that emerged at the Tower of Guevara (or Michelangelo). 

The complaints of the inhabitants of the Village of Celsa did not take long to reach the palace of the viceroy, Cardinal Antonio Granvela Perrenot, who did not remain indifferent to the pleas of Ischian people, promptly decided to send to the island knight Orazio Tuttavilla, a Spanish expert in water systems as "governor". 

Pilastri Aqueduct

Orazio Tuttavilla landed at Ischia in 1580 and took on the Buceto hill, accompanied by Calabrian doctor Giulio Jasolino. At an altitude of 400 meters was found a spring of fresh water, pure water, which flowed in the valleys of losing pool Fiaiano along a much steeper and therefore very favorable to build a plant in freefall, the only one knew at that time. 

The works began in 1581 with the digging 14 km deep, descent and tubes of cast iron sealed in lead. The workers yield before the fact that in front of them the plain of Rio Carbore and the climb of Sant’Antuono appeared. The rivulet of water, abundant in winter, but poor in summer, would not have pass the limits to across ground. The heavy cost were already over. These facts changed the Don Orazio’s projet, in orde to stop it. 

Pilastri Aqueduct

The turning point will be in 1673, when the bishop entered the diocese Girolamo Rocca. “Scientist” plumber began an important plan coping the building of Roman aqueducts realized avove bridges and arches, except retaining walls. The bishop Rocca ‘blessed’ the plan by dukes arrived on the occasion of the building and soon called authorities. 

A spring morning in 1685 the valiant bishop Girolamo Rocca, blessed the wonderful jet of the water of Buceto which flood the marble fountain, decorated with 4 dophins, adjoining the church of Collegiata.

Weighed on a slab of the fountain: these are waters deriving from food, thirst, as good master, learned to sustain hunger.

The Sea Museum Ischia

Founded in 1996, the museum is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo dell’Orologio in the historic center of the town of Ischia Ponte on the island of Ischia. 

The displays occupy seven rooms on three floors.  There are exhibits of nautical instruments,  naval uniforms, model ships, a philatelic exhibit of stamps dedicated to the sea,  and a photographic exhibit dedicated to both the maritime navy and commercial fishing fleet. 

The Sea Museum Ischia

Given the Greek and Roman history of the area, the museum houses, as well, a display of maritime archaeology. 

Contact: Via Giovanni da Procida, 3, Ischia, tel: 081 981124.

http://www.museodelmareischia.it/home.htm 

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

The Aragonese Castle

Aragonese Castle (Italian: Castello Aragonese) is a medieval castle in Ischia Ponte.

Ischia Island from the Aragonese Castle

Ischia Island from the Aragonese Castle

The castle stands on a volcanic rocky islet that connects to the larger island of Ischia by a causeway (Ponte Aragonese).

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle is the most impressive historical monument in Ischia, built by Hiero I of Syracuse in 474 BC. At the same time, two towers were built to control enemy fleets' movements. The rock was then occupied by Parthenopeans (the ancient inhabitants of Naples).

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

In 326 BC the fortress was captured by Romans, and then again by the Parthenopeans. In 1441 Alfonso V of Aragon connected the rock to the island with a stone bridge instead of the prior wood bridge, and fortified the walls in order to defend the inhabitants against the raids of pirates.

The Aragonese Castle

Around 1700, about 2000 families lived on the islet, including a Poor Clares convent, an abbey of Basilian monks (of the Greek Orthodox Church), the bishop and the seminar, the prince with a military garrison. There were also thirteen churches. In 1809, the British troops laid siege to the island, under the French command, and shelled to destroy almost completely. In 1912, the Castle was sold to a private owner. Today the castle is the most visited monument of the island.

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

Nowaday, the Aragonese Castle is accessed through a tunnel with large openings which let the light enter. Along the tunnel there is a small chapel consecrated to John Joseph of the Cross (San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce), the patron saint of the island.

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

A more comfortable access is also possible with a modern lift. After arriving outside, it is possible to visit the Church of the Immacolata and the Cathedral of Assunta. The first was built in 1737 on the location of a smaller chapel dedicated to Saint Francis, and closed after the suppression of Convents in 1806 as well as the nunnery of the Clarisses.

The Aragonese Castle

From the Aragonese Castle you have many panoramic views to Ischia Island, to the closest islands; Vivara, Procida and Capri and also to Naples Bay.

We higly recommend you to visit it, it really worth it! You will spend a really pleasant and quiet moment. We were impressed by the beauty of the place and the surrounded views.

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia is open all year, seven days a week, from 09:00 am until sunset.

Adults // € 10,00

Groups (from 20 people) // € 9,00

Children aged 10-14 and companions of the disabled and blind // € 6,00

Children aged 0-9 and disabled people with proof of disability (over 51%) // Free

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia is located in the Municipality of Ischia (at Ischia Ponte).

You can reach us from Porto d'Ischia using bus route number 7.

The tour lasts approximately an hour and a half.

The tour path is accessible by elevator or by foot.

Pets are welcome.

Along the tour path you will find two cafes and a bookshop.

Contact

Telephone +39 081 992 834 / +39 081 991 959

info@castelloaragonese.it

The Sea Museum Ischia

Founded in 1996, the museum is housed in the 17th-century Palazzo dell’Orologio in the historic center of the town of Ischia Ponte on the island of Ischia. 

The displays occupy seven rooms on three floors.  There are exhibits of nautical instruments,  naval uniforms, model ships, a philatelic exhibit of stamps dedicated to the sea,  and a photographic exhibit dedicated to both the maritime navy and commercial fishing fleet. 

The Sea Museum Ischia

Given the Greek and Roman history of the area, the museum houses, as well, a display of maritime archaeology. 

Contact: Via Giovanni da Procida, 3, Ischia, tel: 081 981124.

http://www.museodelmareischia.it/home.htm 

Pilastri Aqueduct

The Pilastri aqueduct was built in the sixteenth century, to remedy the shortage of water of the then Village of Celsa, now Ischia Ponte. About 550 meters long, it connects the Spalatriello, along the plain of the Rio Corbore, lookout hill that leads to Sant'Antuono. In 1580 the inhabitants of the Village of Celsa live the daily drama of a fair shortage of water. Main cause of the general heat is the final disappearance, after decades of bradeyism, the source of fresh water Ninfario that emerged at the Tower of Guevara (or Michelangelo). 

The complaints of the inhabitants of the Village of Celsa did not take long to reach the palace of the viceroy, Cardinal Antonio Granvela Perrenot, who did not remain indifferent to the pleas of Ischian people, promptly decided to send to the island knight Orazio Tuttavilla, a Spanish expert in water systems as "governor". 

Pilastri Aqueduct

Orazio Tuttavilla landed at Ischia in 1580 and took on the Buceto hill, accompanied by Calabrian doctor Giulio Jasolino. At an altitude of 400 meters was found a spring of fresh water, pure water, which flowed in the valleys of losing pool Fiaiano along a much steeper and therefore very favorable to build a plant in freefall, the only one knew at that time. 

The works began in 1581 with the digging 14 km deep, descent and tubes of cast iron sealed in lead. The workers yield before the fact that in front of them the plain of Rio Carbore and the climb of Sant’Antuono appeared. The rivulet of water, abundant in winter, but poor in summer, would not have pass the limits to across ground. The heavy cost were already over. These facts changed the Don Orazio’s projet, in orde to stop it. 

Pilastri Aqueduct

The turning point will be in 1673, when the bishop entered the diocese Girolamo Rocca. “Scientist” plumber began an important plan coping the building of Roman aqueducts realized avove bridges and arches, except retaining walls. The bishop Rocca ‘blessed’ the plan by dukes arrived on the occasion of the building and soon called authorities. 

A spring morning in 1685 the valiant bishop Girolamo Rocca, blessed the wonderful jet of the water of Buceto which flood the marble fountain, decorated with 4 dophins, adjoining the church of Collegiata.

Weighed on a slab of the fountain: these are waters deriving from food, thirst, as good master, learned to sustain hunger.

Ischia Ponte

A short bus-ride from Ischia Porto lies Ischia Ponte, a charming seaside settlement dominated by the picturesque Castello Aragonese (Aragon Castle). For a combination of convenience and attractiveness, Ischia Ponte is one of the best places to see on the island.

Ischia Ponte

In the evening the narrow main street wandering down to the harbour fills up with the evening passeggiata, a relaxed and sociable affair which climaxes by the sea, where locals hail their friends, tourists eat at terrace tables, and small boats bob on the glassy black water amid the reflected lights of the illuminated castle.

Ischia Ponte

There is a good selection of clothes shops, and stores where you can pick up beach paraphernalia before setting off for the busy beaches stretching along the coast towards Ischia Porto. For eating, there is a fair selection of restaurants catering for a range of budgets and tastes. 

Ischia Ponte

Those with a sweet tooth will enjoy the ice-cream, pastry and frozen yoghurt shops, all of which are open until late.

Ischia Ponte

The Aragonese Castle

Aragonese Castle (Italian: Castello Aragonese) is a medieval castle in Ischia Ponte.

Ischia Island from the Aragonese Castle

Ischia Island from the Aragonese Castle

The castle stands on a volcanic rocky islet that connects to the larger island of Ischia by a causeway (Ponte Aragonese).

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle is the most impressive historical monument in Ischia, built by Hiero I of Syracuse in 474 BC. At the same time, two towers were built to control enemy fleets' movements. The rock was then occupied by Parthenopeans (the ancient inhabitants of Naples).

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

In 326 BC the fortress was captured by Romans, and then again by the Parthenopeans. In 1441 Alfonso V of Aragon connected the rock to the island with a stone bridge instead of the prior wood bridge, and fortified the walls in order to defend the inhabitants against the raids of pirates.

The Aragonese Castle

Around 1700, about 2000 families lived on the islet, including a Poor Clares convent, an abbey of Basilian monks (of the Greek Orthodox Church), the bishop and the seminar, the prince with a military garrison. There were also thirteen churches. In 1809, the British troops laid siege to the island, under the French command, and shelled to destroy almost completely. In 1912, the Castle was sold to a private owner. Today the castle is the most visited monument of the island.

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

Nowaday, the Aragonese Castle is accessed through a tunnel with large openings which let the light enter. Along the tunnel there is a small chapel consecrated to John Joseph of the Cross (San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce), the patron saint of the island.

The Aragonese Castle

The Aragonese Castle

A more comfortable access is also possible with a modern lift. After arriving outside, it is possible to visit the Church of the Immacolata and the Cathedral of Assunta. The first was built in 1737 on the location of a smaller chapel dedicated to Saint Francis, and closed after the suppression of Convents in 1806 as well as the nunnery of the Clarisses.

The Aragonese Castle

From the Aragonese Castle you have many panoramic views to Ischia Island, to the closest islands; Vivara, Procida and Capri and also to Naples Bay.

We higly recommend you to visit it, it really worth it! You will spend a really pleasant and quiet moment. We were impressed by the beauty of the place and the surrounded views.

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia is open all year, seven days a week, from 09:00 am until sunset.

Adults // € 10,00

Groups (from 20 people) // € 9,00

Children aged 10-14 and companions of the disabled and blind // € 6,00

Children aged 0-9 and disabled people with proof of disability (over 51%) // Free

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia is located in the Municipality of Ischia (at Ischia Ponte).

You can reach us from Porto d'Ischia using bus route number 7.

The tour lasts approximately an hour and a half.

The tour path is accessible by elevator or by foot.

Pets are welcome.

Along the tour path you will find two cafes and a bookshop.

Contact

Telephone +39 081 992 834 / +39 081 991 959

info@castelloaragonese.it