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| Ischia, the Green island Ischia's beaches are famous: long stretches of sand between blue sea and the green hills of the interior. They are also very popular, and in high summer some become crowded masses of sunburnt humanity where strangers lie on paid-for sunbeds two feet from each other. For a bit more privacy, visit in early or late summer, or consider taking a water-taxi (or walking) to more inaccessible coves. As elsewhere in Italy, beaches are generally divided up into stabilimenti, private businesses who charge an admission price for use of their patch of beach. Some facilities may be included in the basic entrance fee; others will cost extra. Services available generally include deckchairs, sun loungers, towels and changing rooms. There is often a bar or restaurant, meaning you can pass your whole day on the beach, should you wish. However, there are also stretches of free beach, which is a more familiar set-up for overseas visitors. Here you can bring your own towels, buckets and spades etc. and make yourself comfortable at no charge. Especially in peak season, though, you may need to walk some way to find a stretch of spiaggia libera. You can go from Villa at The most rinomate beaches of Ischia Island at foot or by continuous service Bus and microbus: Chiaia Beaches,
San Francesco Beach at 1 km
Cava dell'Isola Beach,
Citara Beach,
Bay of San Montano, Cartaromana beach – Ischia Sorgeto Sorgeto is a shingle small bay, lying to the foot of cliffs covered by agave plants, to the West of Sant’Angelo. Thermal water gushes into the sea. On the hill behind, is located an important archaeological site, known as Punta Chiarito which was where the first Greek colonist settled vines an a hut village. Marina dei Maronti – Barano Fumarole Beach - Sant'Angelo This beach is supposed to be the island's finest. It's long, wide, clean and not too crowded; it's also of a dark colour, since it's of volcanic origin. It can be reached by footpath in 30 minutes from Sant'Angelo, or in a couple of minutes by boat-taxi.
From the Forio’s Port (100 mt near ) hydrofoils for Naples and excursions every day for Capri, Ponza, Ventotene and Procida Islands, Naples, Sorrento and Positano, Amalfi, Pompeii, Vesuvius, Royal Palace and Park of Caserta Local Excursions Exploring the island, taking in secluded bays, ancient rock dwellings, archaeological sites (particularly around Lacco Ameno) and traditional inland villages; hiking up Mt Epomeo, the highest point on the island, from the village of Fontana. Boutiques with exclusive griffes, fine jeweller’s shops, ateliers, craftmanlike goods, expecially the local pottery, allow the visitors a special shopping. The place offers a lot of excursions, into the island and on the other ones. Reviews From Tripadvisor. Simply put, if there is a more beautiful place on earth, I don’t know where it is. Bounded on one side by soaring cliffs which meld beautifully into crystal clear Mediterranean waters and on the other by a wide expanse of Barbados-like fine beige sand, the village itself is an idyllic treasure unlike any you've seen before, but may have dreamed about. The village, which has grown vertically from a tiny picturesque fishing harbor, has been discovered by German travelers to the extent that services are plentiful. However, the town has lost none of its original pre-touristed charm. When my wife and I were there last fall, we didn’t see a single other tourist. Frankly, I’m severely conflicted about recommending Sant’ Angelo to other travelers, as I want to return in 10 or 20 years to find it just as it is today Ischia is one of the most fantastic places you could go on holiday. The people are wonderful, food, drink and scenery are superb and it is not "touristy" or over commercialised. The towns and villages are delightful and the beaches are lovely, made even more attractive by not being huge. Sailing across that blue sea with Monte Epomeo rising out of the Atlantic Ocean ahead of you is one of the most dramatic arrivals you can make in any harbour on Earth. It is just magnificent. This is truly one of the most beautiful and relaxing places on earth. The scenery is simply spectacular, the food magnificent (and inexpensive), the people warm and friendly as you would expect in Italy. Hotel accommodations are good as well. I found Ischia to be an unexpected experience in the best way and I'd recommend it to anyone. One word of caution, as this is "off the beaten path" a bit, English is not widely spoken. But, if you try, you can communicate. Be sure to visit the castle in the sea. We took a day-long boat trip with lunch around the island -- unforgettable. I wish I were there now. The most beautiful thermal garden of the world Thermal parks or gardens represent one of the most loved tourist attraction of the island: they consist of a series of swimming pools, containing as well sea water and thermal water, facilities for bathing and for beauty treatments, tropical plants, refreshment points. They are usually located nearby the sea and the main beaches, from where it is possible to enjoy a spectacular view of the coast. From Villa is easily arrive at walk to the most beautifuul Thermal Park . Giardini Poseidon (Forio) Parco termale Castiglione (Casamicciola) Thermal Garden Afrodite Apollon (Sant'Angelo) Negombo (Lacco Ameno) Villa La Colombaia (Lacco Ameno - Forio) The Villa, surrounded by a superb park, was the residence of the movie director Luchino Visconti. It is now the seat of the cultural Institution dedicated to Visconti, which is involved in cultural activities promotion such as music, cinema, theatre, art exhibitions, work-shops, cinema reviews. A museum dedicated to Luchino Visconti will be open soon. The Villa and the the Park are accessible to public visits. Villa La Mortella (Forio - San Francesco) This wonderful park is located at Forio d’Ischia and was originally the property of the English composer William Walton, who lived in the Villa next door with his wife. When the composer arrived on the island in 1946, he immediately called a botanical expert from England to lay out the garden, planting wonderful tropical and Mediterranean plants, some of which have now reached amazing proportions. Reviews From Tripadvisor. La Mortella is the garden created largely by Susana Lady Walton, widow of the distinguished English composer. When they bought their house, a few miles outside Forio, in the North West of Ischia, It was surrounded by bare and precipitous limestone scree ('nothing but a quarry', according to their friend Larry Olivier), but it is now a paradise of ferns, trees, flowers, water features and memorials to her adored husband. It is a perfect place, peaceful, fascinating to the keen gardener, and a haven of green in what can be a bare and rocky part of the world. Castello Aragonese ( Ischia Ponte) Castello Aragonese is one of the most striking monuments on the island. It stands on a small island near Ischia Ponte. The castle can be reached over a stone bridge. The small island is about 113 meters high and the climb can be made on an old mule track or by using a modern elevator that was installed in the seventies. The castle was built in 1441 by Alfonso D’Aragona on top of the ruins of an old fort that dated back to 474 B.C. This fortified castle was used to protect Ischia’s population from pirate attacks. In the 16th century, almost 1900 families lived in the castle, as well as. Church of Soccorso This tiny white-washed church is located in a truly spectacular position: in the square on the Punta del Soccorso in Forio, that looks out onto the crystal clear sea. A typically Mediterranean site of astounding beauty Sport Tennis, beach voley, Bike, sail. http://www.musicaischia.it/ Live-music is usually played in pubs as well as during special feasts in the streets. Classical music is also represented: there are concerts at Giardini la Mortella, Villa Arbusto at the Aragonese Castle, sometimes in the churches. Review of Ischia From Igougo.com
Food Firms Serpico http://www.serpico.it Wine Tasting On the Island of Ischia, the viticulture has millenarian origins. The cultivation technique is like the Greek traditional one. In fact, it is different from that one used in the middle of Italy and in the rest of the Campania province. From the coasts to the steep mountain slopes is where the vine is cultivated on proper terraced fields. Here is a list of the most famous and diffused kinds of grapes, all cultivated in the island from about 300 years ago: White Grapes - Biancolella, Forastera, and Arilla S. Lunardo; Red Grapes – Guarnaccia and Pedirosso o Pere e Palummo.
One of the many things that makes Ischia such a fantastic place to visit is the variety of events on offer throughout the country every month of the year. In spring and summer, the various villages on Ischia organize several events: most of them are linked to religious festivals, that are an important part of the island’s tradition and cultural identity. If you are planning to spend a few days on the island in the period of one of the events below, we recommend Here follow the events calendar of the 'Estate Ischitana' 2005 In spring and summer, the various villages on Ischia organize several events: most of them are linked to religious festivals, that are an important part of the island’s tradition and cultural identity. If you are planning to spend a few days on the island in the period of one of the events below, we recommend Vinischia - July An event that is entirely dedicated to food and wine and Campania regional crafts. It has been organized each summer since 1999 at Torre Guevara at Ischia Ponte. Shows, concerts and dances are organized around the exhibitions and the food and wine tasting. Settembre sul Sagarato – August and September A village festival has been organized every year since 1988 in Ischia, that is held in Piazzale Battistessa, opposite the Church of San Pietro. The festival lasts for two weeks and is filled with painting exhibitions, parades of traditional costumes, wine tasting, “fagiolate” (bean stew tasting), concerts and shows. Festa della “Ndrezzata” – Easter Monday The “Festa della “Ndrezzata” is held in the village of Buonopane, near Barano every Easter Monday. The “Ndrezzata”, is a typical dance from the island. It is a kind of rhythmic, violent and picturesque fight where the dancers are dressed in traditional island costumes and fight each other with wooden swords. Festa di Sant’Anna – 26 Jul The Festa di Sant’Anna in Ischia Porto is held on July 26th each year in the borough of Ischia. ForeignFilmFestival – June A cinema festival with premieres and retrospective themes dedicated to films located in Europe, especially Italy. Ischia, for example, was one of the favorite locations for films made in Italy from the 1950s onwards. Some of the films made here are “Vacanze a Ischia” with Vittorio De Sica, the colossal “Cleopatra” with Richard Burton and Liz Taylor and the more recent film “The Talent of Mr Ripley” with Matt Damon and Jude Law. The Holy Father - John Paul II Pastoral Visit to the Diocese of Ischia and Forio , 2002 http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08185a.htm Musei Chiese eventi The island’s artistic and architectural heritage: Mediterranean churches and fortified castles...
BY AIRPLANE Check Airfares to Ischia From the airport of NAPOLI CAPODICHINO it is possible to reach by taxi one of the two harbours of NAPLES in 20-30 minutes. There are also Alibus shuttle buses that run the Napoli Centrale railway station and the Piazza Municipio (near NAPOLI BEVERELLO Port) every 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased on the bus. BY CAR From ROME (A1) - From BARI (A16) - From SALERNO (A30) It is better to follow the road markings for the "TANGENZIALE" (bypass) (exit No. 12) and to go on towards Pozzuoli. Then please go out at the Via CAMPANA (exit No. 12) and go on towards the HARBOUR of POZZUOLI (ONLY ferries), which is about 4 km far away. BY TRAIN There are four available railway stations to reach one of the harbours of Naples: NAPOLI CAMPI FLEGREI. From this station it is easy to reach the harbour of MERGELLINA by TAXI, bus, tram or underground. Mergellina is approximately 3 km far from the railway station. NAPOLI MERGELLINA. This station is more or less 200 m far from the harbour of MERGELLINA . NAPOLI CENTRALE or NAPOLI PIAZZA GARIBALDI. Both stations enable you to have an immediate access to Piazza Garibaldi, which is around 4 km far from the harbour of NAPOLI BEVERELLO and easily reachable by TAXI, tram or bus. Boat and Hydrofoil Alilauro Hidrofoil
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the perfect place for children
the more important beach for young people, 900 meters;
where is Poseidon Thermal Garden, approximately 1 km. This beach is at the foot of Epomeo, and is one of the most popular on the island. the crystal-clear water that laps the beach mixes with the thermal water spas in several points, allowing you to bathe in the sea and reap the benefit of thermal water at the same time
a splendid bay where is the wonderful thermal park of the Negombo. This unusual beach, closed in between Mount Vico and Mount Zaro, has unique characteristics compared to the island’s other beaches. The clear sea water is very hot and the water is extremely shallow
This beach is between the Castello Aragonese and the Sant’Anna cliffs. The beautiful beach also offers one of the best views of the island. Cartaromana is well-known for its natural hot thermal water springs that spill out on the shore, allowing tourists to swim in the sea in winter too. 
The beach at Maronti is 3 km long and can be reached by taking a charming panoramic road that starts in Barano and descends towards the sea. Another great way to reach the beach is to use a water taxi from the picturesque port of Sant’Angelo. The beach at Maronti is the largest on the island; it is full of thermal springs, natural spas and fumaroles. 
To-day the old fishermen village Sant’Angelo is an international touristic resort. No cars are allowed to drive in Sant’Angelo and unlike the other Ischia’s villages it’s still a peaceful oasis. Full of trees and plants of any kind in Sant’Angelo you can have marvellous panorama with the all coloured houses joined to the small hill on the harbour. Small roads which overlook at the blue and clear sea.
