Holidays in Ischia. Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands in the Gulf of Naples.

It is not for nothing that the island of Ischia is called the "Island of eternal youth"and" Italian health resort ": here is concentrated incredible amount thermal springs, the waters of which contribute to the treatment of various diseases. However, holidays in the resorts of Ischia are not only useful, but also extremely pleasant: thermal centers have their own beaches, restaurants, well-groomed gardens and dance floors. In addition, the island has many interesting places worth visiting in your spare time.

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Ischia - largest island Gulf of Naples. It is divided into 6 municipal areas: Ischia, Casamichollo, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Serrara Fontana and Barano.

What to see, where to visit

The capital of the island is the city of Ischia, which consists of two parts: Ischia Ponte and Ischia Porto. Its main attractions are Royal Palace, built in the 18th century, where today there is a thermal hospital for the military, the Aragonese castle, towering on an impregnable island off the coast, Michelangelo's tower and the city port, founded back in 1853.

Casamichollo is famous for its wonderful landscapes. In its lower part, along the sea, there is a cozy pedestrian zone, and in the upper part, where the hills and cedar forests begin, you can find a lot of picturesque routes leading to the extinct volcano Epomeo.

Lacco Ameno is a tiny but very curious town. Here you can see the Necropolis of St. Montana, the Church of Santa Restituta - one of the first Christian buildings on the island, the Archaeological Museum, the Aragonese Tower (XV century), Villa Arbusto, surrounded magnificent garden. Nearby is the luxurious botanical garden of La Mortella. But the most recognizable symbol of the resort is a bizarre mushroom-shaped rock.

Largest municipality of Ischia - Forio, which was a favorite vacation spot of creative intelligentsia from all over the world half a century ago. There are aristocratic mansions here, beautiful alleys and studios of artists, as well as many historical monuments: ancient churches, the monastery of St. Francesco (VII century), lookout tower Torrione and others.

Serrara Fontana lies on the highest point of the island, among hills, vineyards and orchards. A lot of interesting excursions start from here: a ride on a mule to Epomeo, a visit to the monastery of St. walking tour to the rocky dwellings of the Falange, acquaintance with the village of Sant'Angelo, etc.

On central square Barano has two churches - San Sebastiano and San Rocco, as well as several old mansions XVIII-XIX centuries, and in its vicinity - several idyllic villages, pine forests and observation platforms, from the heights of which wonderful views open up.

Beaches

Most of the beaches in Ischia are sandy, with surprisingly soft and light sand. The most popular are the Maronti beach in Barano (the longest of the beaches of the island), where hot steam breaks through the sand, the picturesque Citara beach near Forio, the beach in the bay of St. Montana (Lacco Ameno), the small beaches of Casamicciollo, hidden among the rocks, the English beach in Ischia and others.

Springs and recovery

Ischia is the main health resort of Italy. The healing power of its hot springs has been known since ancient times. And now in every local resort there are large thermal centers offering a comprehensive range of wellness treatments based on mineral waters and mud. So, in Casamichollo (the oldest thermal resort of the island) there is the Castiglione thermal park, in Lacco Ameno - the famous "Gardens of Negombo", in Forio - the "Gardens of Poseidon", in Serraro Fontana - the thermal pools of Apollo, Aphrodite and Tropical, in Barano - Olympus Park. Ischia is also interesting because here, in one of the few places in Europe, thermal springs they hit right into the sea off the coast, forming healing baths in which you can swim even in winter. There are such hot springs in the bays of Cartaromana and Cafiero.

Most of the hotels on the banks of Ischia have their own thermal pools, many hotels are built specifically on the sources and offer not only relaxation, but also treatment for many diseases.

Today, about 300 springs are known in Ischia. The most famous of them are Nitrodi, Bucheto and Olmitello. All local springs are divided into warm thermomineral springs and hot (80-100°C) hyperthermal springs. The mineral waters of Ischia are composed of phosphates, sulfates, bromine, mineral salts, alkali and bicarbonates, used for bathing, drinking, aerosols and other procedures.

Medical specialization
Basic treatment profile thermal spas of Ischia - pathologies and diseases of the respiratory tract and the musculoskeletal system:

• osteoarthritis (degenerative changes in the joints),
• chronic rheumatism, polyarthritis,
• radiculitis, osteochondrosis,
• gout,
• neuralgia,
• conditions after injuries and orthopedic operations,
• myositis, fibrositis,
• chronic rhinitis,
• chronic laryngitis and pharyngitis,
• adenoiditis and tonsillitis,
• sinusitis,
• bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis,

Secondary indications for treatment in the resorts of Ischia are

• ear diseases,
• gynecological, skin diseases,
• diseases of the vascular system, incl. phlebeurysm.

Contraindications

• hypertension,
• epilepsy,
• pregnancy,
• malignant tumors
• hemophilia,
• heart disease,
• tuberculosis,
• cerebral atherosclerosis,
• all diseases in the period of exacerbation.

Entertainment and active recreation

The island offers excellent conditions for active rest: here you can go surfing, snorkeling, diving, rowing, sailing, as well as tennis, horseback riding, running, yoga, etc.

The resorts regularly organize exhibitions, concerts, fairs. shopping centers and nightlife Ischia and Forio are considered: for example, in Ischia there is a whole quarter with nightclubs and discos - Rive Droite, located to the right of the port.

Basic moments

Ischia is of volcanic origin. There are three extinct volcanoes on the island: Epomeo (789 m) and Trabotti (521 m) in the center, as well as Monte Vezzi (395 m) in the southeast. Tourists have nothing to worry about: the last eruption in Ischia was back in 1301.

Rest here has become popular thanks to the unique thermal parks. It is believed that the largest number of thermal pools in Europe is concentrated on the island of Ischia. This is a real natural gift - local mud and mineral water have healing properties and are able to relieve fatigue and stress, increase immunity and rejuvenate the skin. The island of Ischia has become a real symbol of beauty and youth in Italy.

The first settlers set foot on the land of Ischia around 4 thousand years BC. Today, more than 6 million travelers visit the island every year. During the high tourist season, not only foreigners come here: Ischia receives a large number of Italians who want to spend their holidays or weekends here with children and friends. It becomes especially crowded in the island resorts in the hottest months of the year - in July and August.

Such an influx of tourists is quite understandable. In Ischia, you can find everything that a sophisticated travel lover can want: magnificent beaches, transparent sea, coniferous forests, groves of olives and lemon trees, vineyards, winding mountain trails, as well as many archeological monuments and ancient temples. It is worth adding also the healthy climate of the Mediterranean and the exquisite local cuisine. In addition, the island of Ischia is famous as a place for family tourism: it is not too noisy here and comfortable conditions for children are created.

island terms

Iskitanskie thermal parks have long been a favorite destination for tourists coming to the island. These parks are specially equipped and landscaped areas, where there are several pools with thermal water. All day the water in them is constantly cleaned. And when the parks are closed for visitors in the evening, the pools with thermal water are completely cleaned.

In total, there are six parks on the island of Ischia: Poseidon Gardens, Eden, Castiglione, Tropical, Apollo and Aphrodite and Negombo. Almost all of them are located on the seashore in bays protected from the wind and are adjacent to excellent beaches. Such parks have become real health and relaxation centers of island resorts. In addition to medical procedures, tourists can take advantage of professional cosmetology services and massage sessions here.

Most of the island hotels have their own springs with thermal water, so even in the cold season, tourists who come to Ischia enjoy warm healing water in equipped thermal pools. The water in them is saturated with salts of sodium, sulfur, calcium, chlorine and potassium. Some of the island's springs are rhodon, that is, they have a high level of natural radioactivity. They have different temperature– from +20 ºС to +90 ºС.

Climate

The island of Ischia is located in the Mediterranean zone, characterized by a mild climate. Most travelers can be seen at local resorts from late April to mid-October. However, hot radon springs, mixed with sea water on the coast, allow guests of the island to take comfortable baths at any time of the year.

In May, when the swimming season begins, the water in the sea warms up to a temperature of +17...+19 ºС. By the end of the month, the sea becomes even more comfortable (+20 ºС). When the swimming season on the island comes to an end, the temperature sea ​​water reaches +22 ºС. It is very hot in Ischia in summer, and the air can heat up to + 40ºС, when average temperature in June +25 ºС, in July +28 ºС, and in August +29 ºС. For each of the summer months, 5-7 rainy days will fall.

Winter on it Italian island warm enough, and the thermometer rarely drops below +7 ºС. By nature, the winter months in Ischia are more like the beginning of autumn in Central Russia. December is considered the rainiest of the year - about half of this month it rains over the island.

Beaches

Ischia is just made for a comfortable beach holiday and windsurfing! The entire coast of this island is covered with small bays with beautiful sandy and pebble beaches, and between them there are picturesque rocky capes. In coastal waters, you can watch the movements of several species of dolphins, sperm whales and common whales. In recent years, the number of cetaceans has been sharply reduced throughout the Mediterranean, but near the island of Ischia, dolphins are common visitors. In this regard, the coastal waters of the island are planned to be included in the marine reserve.

Most big beach Ischia - Marina dei Maronti, which means " quiet beach» in Greek. It is located in the municipality of Barano. The beach is very beautiful and is considered one of the most popular among tourists. Italian beaches. Marina dei Maronti stretches in a long sandy arc for 3 km and is protected from the coast by green hills. In addition to excellent sand, it is famous for its healing mud and thermal springs, some of which have been known since the time of the ancient Romans.

The Marina dei Maronti beach was popular with pirates. Due to the nature of the seabed, they could come directly to the shore with their ships. According to surviving legends, the pirates hid their stolen treasures in the surrounding hills.

They get to the beach of Marina dei Maronti from the port of San Angelo by sea taxi or by land on buses number 5, 10 and 11. It is also convenient to get to the beach by car along the road leading to Testaccio. In this case, travelers can use the guarded parking located near the beach.

Another beach popular with guests of Ischia is located at the foot of the Epomeo peak, near Punta Imperatore and is called Citara Beach. It is famous for its exceptionally clear waters and the proximity of the Poseidon Gardens thermal springs.

Not far from the suburbs of Ischia Ponte lies the 300-meter-long beach of Cartaromana. It is very popular with vacationers, thanks to the hot springs that go straight into the sea. Near this beach it is interesting to take unusual baths and dive.

Resort infrastructure

Ischia has a rich tourist life. Many hotels, tourist attractions, night discos and clubs, taverns, restaurants, pizzerias, souvenir shops and small shops have been built on the island. And it's all surrounded beautiful beaches, as well as dense groves and gardens.

Administratively, the island is divided into regions: Serrara, Ischia, Forio, Barano, Lacco Ameno and Casamicciola. Forio is the largest city in Ischia. It houses the popular thermal park Poseidon Gardens. The coastline in this part of the island is heavily indented with small coves, so here you can find many cozy beaches for a secluded holiday.

The seaside town of Serrara is very beautiful and is located near the small fishermen's village of Sant'Angelo. Small houses painted in various shades of pink, modern comfortable hotels, narrow streets, temples, restaurants and small boutiques attract many travelers to this part of Ischia. Moreover, there are two thermal parks near the town.

most popular thermal spa is considered a small and quiet town of Casamicciola, where a park with thermal pools "Castiglione" was created. It is located near the crater of the long-extinct volcano Rotaro. Casamicciola is divided into an "upper" part, in which most of hotels, and the "lower" or port, which is considered an excellent place for health promenades.

They go to the smallest island town - Lacco Ameno - for the sake of the Negombo park, which is spread over picturesque beach coastline in San Montano Bay. One of the attractions of this settlement is the Fungo (mushroom) tuff rock, which has become a recognizable tourist symbol of Ischia. Her image can be seen in all guidebooks around the island.

Sights of Ischia

One of the main attractions of the island is the Aragonese castle, located on an island of volcanic lava, 220 meters from the southeastern part of Ischia. Alphonse V of Aragon erected this picturesque fortress on rocky cliffs in the middle of the 15th century. However, she did not appear out of nowhere. Historians know that the medieval castle was preceded by earlier buildings, the first of which appeared on the island in 474 BC. The Aragonese castle served as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of Ischia during the attacks of sea pirates.

The ancient town of Forio is no less loved by the guests of the island. He is said to be one of the most charming places Ischia. Narrow streets and winding lanes still remind of the pages medieval history. The hallmark of Forio is the snow-white church of Our Lady of the Help, rising high above the sea. It is so laconic and beautiful that many rightly consider this church one of the most beautiful in Italy. The architecture of the Christian church, built in the 18th century, traces the traditions of Moorish and Greco-Byzantine architecture. And from the church square there is a panorama of the city streets and a great view of the sea coast.

IN historical center Forio there are 12 ancient fortress towers, which at one time served as watchtowers. They were built and fortified from the 9th to the 18th centuries and had cannon armament to repel enemy attacks from the sea.

The most famous of the towers - the round Torrione - was erected in the 80s of the XV century. It rises above the port on a high ledge of tuff. From this tower it was convenient to monitor a significant part of sea ​​coast. And if the ships of Turkish pirates were approaching the island, it was possible to have time to alert the military garrison of Forio in time. Today, inside this tower there is a museum, on the lower floor of which temporary exhibitions are held, and the upper floor is given over to the exhibition of works by the painter Giovanni Maltese.

This is not the only museum in Forio. In the villa "La Colombaia", which belonged to the famous director Luchino Visconti, a museum named after him has been operating for more than 10 years. Here you can see rare photographs capturing the moments of filming famous films and the personal life of the master, as well as a collection of stage costumes in which the most famous heroes of Visconti films were filmed.

In Lacco Ameno, at Villa Arbusto, interesting to visit Archaeological Museum. Its collections are highly valued by experts, as it is one of the few museums in the world that exhibits samples of ceramics from the Neolithic period to the Roman Empire. The real decoration of the museum is the ancient cup of Nestor with Greek inscriptions.

In Ischia Ponte there is a curious museum of the sea, located inside the Clock Palace (XVIII century). The collection of the Maritime Museum includes ancient compasses, navigational instruments and depth gauges, which were previously used by Italian sailors and fishermen.

island festivals

Ischia is famous as a venue for noisy and colorful holidays and festivals. On a relatively small island, there are about 70 churches and places of worship, which speaks of the ardent religiosity of the Iskitans. In the island towns and fishing villages, obligatory celebrations in honor of the patron saints, harvesting, religious manifestations and ceremonies take place all year round.

In the spring, on the day of the celebration of Easter, thousands of inhabitants of Ischia gather for the procession of the Easter angel. In mid-June, the annual fireworks festival takes place in Lacco Ameno, and the sky lights up with bright multi-colored fireworks.

The largest and most crowded holiday is St. Anne's Day, which is celebrated on July 26. During this grandiose festival on the island of Ischia, processions, theatrical performances take place, and boats decorated with flowers are lowered into the sea.

In late September - early October, many tourists specially come to Ischia to participate in the large-scale "Wine Festival", where you can taste young wine. This fun holiday is always accompanied by dances and performances by street musicians.

On the eve of Christmas, nativity scenes appear all over the island of Ischia. Figurines depicting biblical heroes are prepared very carefully and many are real works of art. Large and small nativity scenes are made in the courtyards of houses, in public institutions and in city squares.

Features of the Iskitan cuisine

Island cuisine is very similar to the Neopolitan, but retains its own characteristics. In almost all restaurants here you can try deliciously cooked Iskitan rabbit. This dish is considered a traditional dish of the locals during Sunday lunches. Rabbits are bred on the island itself in natural conditions.

Bread in Ischia is very fragrant, because here they prefer to bake it according to old traditions - in wood-fired ovens. Italian cuisine is inconceivable without pasta, and on the island they like to use a special sauce for it, for which they grow small round tomatoes - “piennoli”, which have a pleasant sweet and sour taste.

In Ischia, as in the entire Neopolitan region, excellent pizza is prepared. And local fishermen supply restaurants with mussels, squid, groupers, sea urchins, king mackerel, tuna and octopus. When relaxing in Ischia, it is worth trying potatoes and eggs baked in the hot sands near the fumaroles and wrapped in foil, as well as delicious chicken in a bag - “pollo al cartoccio”.

The pride of the island is delicious sweets, most of which can only be tasted in Ischia. This is a rum baba with ischitan lemon liqueur, rococo, mostacciuoli, chiacchiere and pastiera. On the streets in the island towns they sell delicious crispy pastries - taralli, which are small rings woven from strips of dough, to which almonds and peppers are added.

So many restaurants, pizzerias, bars and cafes have been built on the coast of the Italian island that it is almost impossible to determine which one is the best. A common feature of all places to eat in Ischia is excellent cuisine, outdoor terraces with magnificent views of the Gulf of Naples and a real cult of coffee. This is not surprising, because this part of Italy preserves the oldest coffee roasting methods in Europe. Connoisseurs of aromatic drink will be pleasantly surprised by its excellent quality.

Connoisseurs of fine wines get no less pleasure in Ischia. The culture of Hellenic winemaking was brought to the island in 700 BC. landed here the inhabitants of the Greek island of Euboea. And today, rare grape varieties are cultivated in Ischia, from which famous brands of wines are then produced: Biancolella, Ischia Bianco, Forastera d’Ischia, Per’e Palummo and Ischia Rosso. One bottle of such a fragrant drink is enough to turn dinner in a coastal restaurant into a gourmet meal!

What to bring from the island

The choice of souvenirs has never been a problem for travelers visiting Ischia. The inhabitants of the island are known throughout Italy as excellent craftsmen in the manufacture of coral jewelry, as well as handicrafts made of wood and wrought iron. On the island you can buy excellent bright ceramics and majolica. special assortment and inexpensive prices The shop at the old ceramic factory Manella is distinguished for such products, where you can buy elegant dishes and jewelry. In addition, many tourists try to take away local delicacies from the island - limoncello and rucolino liqueurs, specially packaged rum baba and bottles of fine Iskitan wine.

The production of natural cosmetics is developed on the island of Ischia, so travelers take aromatic soaps, rejuvenating masks and nourishing creams, which are made using fragrant island herbs and healing mud from thermal springs, as souvenirs.

How to get there

Ferries and speed boats run from Naples and Pozzuoli to the island of Ischia. Ferries cover a distance of 40 km in an hour. Boats from Capri and Procida also sail to Ischia. The main island ports are located in Ischia Porto, Forio and Casamicciola. Private boats usually moor at Sant'Angelo and Lacco Ameno.

Millions of tourists a year, hundreds of thermal springs, hotels for every taste, fantastic landscapes and sandy beaches. All this is the island of Ischia. Mentions of it appeared in the VIII century BC. e. The first settlers were Syracuse - people from the Hellenic colony located in Sicily. The Greeks used the piece of land as a watchtower in the sea. In the III century BC. e. the island passed to the Romans. They discovered that hot thermal springs, which these lands are so rich in, can be successfully used in the treatment of many diseases.

The island gained worldwide fame in the middle of the 20th century., when the famous film "Cleopatra" was released, the shooting of which took place on the picturesque hills of Ischia. Today, the Italian island is known as a paradise for relaxation and recuperation.

Climate and natural features

Ischia is an island volcanic origin. There are three inactive volcanoes on its territory: Monte Vezzi in the southeastern part, Trabotti and Epomeo in the center.

However, the presence of fire-breathing giants here in the past should not confuse tourists - the eruptions on the island ended as early as 1301. Now nine geysers, fumaroles (steam coming out of the sand), healing volcanic mud and thermal springs with water, the temperature of which reaches +80 ° C, are reminiscent of their former glory. It is thanks to them that a small island in Italy gained fame as a balneological resort.

Ischia is often referred to as " emerald paradise and an island where lemons grow all year round. Here reigns mediterranean climate subtropical type. Winters are much milder than in Italy, it rarely rains (annual average is 800 millimeters). The air temperature during the cold season (from December to February) does not fall below +15 °C. In summer the air warms up to + 32°C. A feature of the island is the "unevenness" of the weather. Guests of Ischia should not be surprised by the fact that when it pours in the northern part heavy rain, the sun warms the south.

Holidays in Ischia

Ischia is located in the northern part of the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea, 7 km from the mainland. Getting here is not difficult - the transport network in Italy is very well developed. Tourists who decide to relax on the island must first reach Naples. There is an international airport here. You can also get to the city from Rome by high-speed train departing from Termini Central Station. From any of the three ports Naples to Ischia is a boat and a ferry, the photo of which is given below. Travel time - from 40 to 90 minutes, distance - 30 km.

Resort areas of Ischia, beaches

Ischia is territorially divided into communes: Ischia, Forio, Barano and Lacco Ameno. The center of the island is occupied by volcanoes, and closer to the coast there are cities and small villages.

If you came to Ischia to improve your health, then best place than the northern and northwestern part of the island cannot be found. Most of the large thermal parks are concentrated here, which also includes the central therapeutic center - the best resort complex Italy, using hot springs in the treatment of water.

If your goal is to relax on the coast, then you need to choose the western and eastern parts of the island, where the most best beaches. Entrance to them is free, but for a sun lounger and an umbrella you will have to pay from 10 to 15 euros.

The most famous beach in Ischia is Maronti, which is 3 km long. It originates from the city of Sant'Angelo and extends all the way to Barano. A feature of this coast is the dark sand of volcanic origin. Here everyone will find something to their taste: Maronti is equipped not only with everything necessary for comfortable sunbathing, but also with sports centers, cafes and playgrounds.

Those who love peace and quiet will definitely choose Sant'Angelo Beach. It is never crowded here. In the immediate vicinity is another famous beach - Kavagrado. Next to it is a natural thermal spring. Its waters mix with sea water, warming it up greatly.

The most fashionable private beach where it is worth booking in advance is Scanella. It consists of three levels, on each of which there is a pool with thermal water. The famous Italian restaurant Scanella is also open for guests.

The island of Ischia has a rather modest size - 46.3 km2, but in this small area there are more than 300 hotels. Hotels on the island of Ischia provide not only the opportunity for a carefree beach holiday. Many of them have wellness departments. Under the supervision of experienced professionals, those who wish can take a course of inhalation, mud therapy, thermal baths, laser therapy, magnetotherapy and massage. The most popular hotels on the island are:

Of course, in terms of the number of attractions, the island of Ischia cannot be compared with Sicily or Sardinia, but there are also several historical and natural sites that are definitely worth seeing.

1. House in the rock. It is an example of a medieval dwelling carved into one of the rocks. Access for transport is closed here, everyone who wants to see an unusual structure goes to this attraction on foot. There are three rooms and a kitchen in the stone building. In addition, the house is equipped with a heating system, which is not surprising, since people still live here.

1. Gardens of La Mortella. The idea of ​​creating this amazingly beautiful botanical garden belonged to the wife of the British composer Wilma Walton. The gardens of La Mortella were opened to the general public in 1991. 3,000 exotic plants from all over the world grow on an area of ​​about 2 hectares. Botanical Garden located on several levels, each of which is decorated with pools, fountains and sculptures. The Greek theater crowns the magnificent park. Its stage is used for classical music concerts.

1. Reef Fungo. The name of this natural attraction is translated from Italian as a mushroom. Hundreds of years ago, the tuff outgrowth, which is a reef, served the fishermen of the city of Lacco Ameno as a mooring for boats. But over time, the sea receded and the rock emerged from the water, exposing bizarre shapes.

Island of Ischia. Treatment options

famous Italian island not only picturesque views, wide beaches and unique architecture. Tourists are attracted here primarily by the opportunity to visit thermal springs. In Ischia, there are a total of 29 natural pools with hot healing waters, as well as several hundred individual springs and springs. This diversity is due to the volcanic origin of the island. Healing waters come here to the surface of the earth not only in highlands, but also on the coast, connecting with sea water.

As a balneological resort, Ischia has been known since the beginning of the 17th century, although the first mention of healing mud and waters dates back to the 13th century. Today, thousands of people come to the island to improve their health. Indications for treatment are:

• problems of the musculoskeletal system;
• skin diseases;
• impaired metabolism and overweight;
• gynecological and urological diseases;
• diseases of the ENT organs.

Attention! Before taking thermal baths, be sure to consult your doctor. Visiting hot springs is prohibited in the presence of cancer, hypertension, pregnancy, heart disease and epilepsy. Never exceed the recommended time spent in thermal springs.

Pools with hydrogen sulfide or bromine-iodine water and therapeutic departments are available in almost every hotel on the island. In the photo: the wellness department of the Hotel Mare Blu Terme. In addition, here are the world-famous thermal parks - complexes that offer their visitors a huge range of services and opportunities for recreation. Entrance to the parks is paid and varies from 8 to 40 euros. From hotels to parks You can get there without problems - the complexes have branded free shuttles. In addition, there are two bus routes on the island, encircling Ischia in a circle. Below are the best thermal parks.

Gardens of Poseidon

The park is located 15 km from the town of Forio, in Citara Bay on an equipped beach. This is the most famous complex in Italy, which is taken under the protection of UNESCO. It includes:

• 22 thermal pools, the water temperature in which varies from +20 to +40 °С;
• Roman sauna with a unique hyperthermal source;
• swimming pools with sea water and hydromassage;
• SPA center, working with the use of cosmetics based on healing mud;
• massage center;
• therapy room.

For those who are hungry, an Italian restaurant is open on the territory of the park.

Tropical

Tropical is located in the resort area of ​​Serrara Fontana, next to the beach of Kavagrado. Square health complex, immersed in the greenery of exotic plants - 15 thousand m2.

For your visitors thermal park offers 10 pools: with hot mineral water volcano Emporio, with sea and fresh water and jacuzzi. Pictured is one of the pools in the park.

For the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, a beauty center is open on the territory of Tropical, which provides procedures such as aromatherapy, mud therapy, inhalations, a salt cave and massage.

Negombo

This complex, located in the town of Lacco Ameno, is the most beautiful thermal park in Ischia. Its history began in 1946, when the Italian Duke Luigi Silvestro Camerini, who had previously visited the island of Ceylon and was fascinated by the beauty of Negombo Bay, suddenly discovered a similar place in his homeland. This was the reason for the opening of a new botanical garden with a sandy beach in the bay of San Montano.

Negobo Park has a dozen swimming pools. Among them, visitors will find reservoirs with thermal springs, as well as pools with contrast, fresh and sea water. On the territory of the complex there is a restaurant of national Italian cuisine, a beauty parlor and concert hall.

Ischia welcomes tourists all year round. But best time to visit the picturesque island is the beginning of autumn, when the sun no longer burns so much, the beaches are a little empty, but the sea is still warm. Seasoned travelers are advised to visit Ischia also in June, when Saint Anna's Day is celebrated here on a grand scale.

ABOUT The island of Ischia is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the northern end of the entrance to the Gulf of Naples, off the western coast of Italy. Part of the Italian region of Campania.
The highest point of the island is the Epomeo volcano, which has been dormant for many centuries, at its peak reaching 788 m above sea level and reminiscent of its former greatness with secondary manifestations - thermal springs and fumaroles.
And skja is world famous as the center thermal treatment- the island is rich in springs of thermal mineral water of various chemical composition. In some springs, the water temperature reaches +90 C. Almost all the thermal centers of Ischia are located right on the coast mediterranean sea in natural bays with sandy beaches and picturesque mountain landscapes.
The odes of the springs of Ischia have attracted visitors since Roman times, and today they are widely used with a wide variety of methods - from thermal baths and underwater massages to mud baths and various beauty treatments.

Therapeutic profiles of the resorts of Ischia:
. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: . degenerative changes in the joints (osteoarthritis); . chronic rheumatic inflammations; . chronic polyarthritis; . radiculitis; . osteochondrosis; . gout and arthropathy; . myositis, fibrositis, neuralgia; . restoration of limb functions after injuries, surgical and orthopedic interventions.
. Respiratory diseases: . rhinitis and chronic inflammation of the sinuses; . inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (chronic pharyngitis and laryngitis); . chronic adenoiditis and tonsillitis; . Chronical bronchitis; . bronchial asthma; . frontal and facial sinusitis.
. Diseases of the hearing organs: . rhinogenic deafness; . otitis media.
. Gynecology: . chronic inflammation (vulvovaginitis, adnexitis, parametritis); . some forms of secondary infertility.
. Dermatology: . eczema and eczema dermatitis; . itchy dermatoses; . seborrhea, seborrheic dermatoses, acne, folliculitis; . psoriasis.
. Peripheral vascular diseases: . phlebeurysm; . cellulite.
. Various cosmetology programs.
Thermal treatments can be taken in the thermal departments of the island's hotels, the island's central spa or unique thermal parks - the "thermal gardens of Ischia" - such as the famous Poseidon Gardens, Negombo, Tropical, Castiglione, Apollo and Aphrodite".

. . . Resorts of Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte- beautiful sandy beaches stretch from Ischia Porto to Ischia Ponte, and magnificent pine and chestnut groves, picturesque seascapes enchant tourists. There are many hotels of various categories, commercial centers, discos, nightclubs, taverns, restaurants, boutiques, and during the tourist season the fun does not stop all night.
In Ischia Porto, the type of water is hyperthermal, contains bromine and iodine salts, as well as calcium and magnesium sulfate. Thermal complexes use the water of Fontanello springs (water temperature +60 C), Fontana (water temperature +65 C).

. Thermal center of Ischia(central hospital of Ischia) is located in the town of Ischia Porto, near the port, next to the commercial and tourist center. The center has a diagnostic, balneological, gynecological and mud treatment departments, treatment rooms, a natural sauna in the grotto, a cosmetology department, a large pool for hydromassage, a spacious gym and rehabilitation halls. All procedures are prescribed by a doctor, whose consultation is required.
Medical procedures of the center: . drinking cure, . baths (thermal, mud, mineral), . point shower. hot air baths and inhalations, . aerosols, . balneotherapy, . thalassotherapy, . magnetotherapy. laser therapy, . iontophoresis, . kinesitherapy, . lymphatic drainage, . medicinal baths. healing mud, . massages, . cosmetic procedures (anti-wrinkle, mud mask, facial massage, facial lymphatic drainage, depilation, thermal steam spray, Living Cells procedure, breast firming procedure, bandage with inorganic salts, bandage for weight loss and much more).
In the thermal center, cosmetic masks and creams are made, which can also be purchased here.

. Thermal Gardens of Eden- a small cozy thermal park located in Ischia Ponte, on the seashore behind the castle of Aragonese. The springs of thermal waters, springing directly into the sea, form natural thermal baths along the coast, which are called "Cartoroman's Bay". The park has several thermal pools, calm and cozy atmosphere, great view to the Aragonese castle and the island of Capri.
The Eden Gardens Thermal Park is open from late April to early October.

The resort of Forio is also rich in natural thermal springs. The most healing of them are in the basins of Chitara and Anyone. It is here that the famous thermal complexes "Gardens of Poseidon", "Paolone Monterone", as well as the ancient baths "Castaili" and "Castiglione di Soliceto" were founded. The island is famous for its unique hot springs - fumaroles, which gush directly into the sea. The water rising from the seabed reaches a temperature of +90 C.
The main type of resort water is hyperthermal, sodium chloride, thermal springs with temperatures up to +100 C.

. Thermal Park Poseidon Gardens, known throughout the world as the "eighth wonder of the world", is under the protection of UNESCO. The thermal waters of the park are of volcanic origin, high temperature, rich in mineral salts, contain sodium, chloride, bromide, iodine, sulfate, and, in small proportions, aluminum, magnesium, iron, radon.
On the territory of the park are located:. 22 modernly equipped pools - thermal, with sea water, with hydromassage, each of which has its own name, which came from ancient Greek mythology. The waters in the pools are constantly updated, their temperature varies from +15 C to +40 C, the chemical composition also varies; . thermal department, where only highly professional specialists work and you can undergo physiotherapy, mud and cosmetic procedures, massage and inhalations; . an ancient Roman sauna at a natural hyperthermal source; . large Olympic pool with sea water; . swimming pool for children; . large equipped private beach; . variety of restaurants and shops.
The Poseidon Gardens Thermal Park is open from early April to late October. There are regular bus services to all major parts of the island.

. . . Resort Lacco Ameno- a small town surrounded by greenery, located on the northern coast of the island of Ischia. Over the past half century, it has transformed from a fishing village into a seaside climatic and balneological resort equipped with the latest technology and known throughout the world.
Mild climate, thermal waters of numerous mineral springs (radon sulfate-chloride sodium, temperature up to +73 C) and sulfide silt mud are used to treat various diseases. The main type of water is hyperthermal, sulphate-alkaline. Springs - Santa Restituta (+60 C), Regina Isabella.

. Negombo Gardens Thermal Park- one of the most beautiful thermal parks of the island, immersed in lush southern greenery.
On the territory of the park are located:. 12 pools with thermal or sea water, including a double contrast pool, a Japanese labyrinth, a grotto. All pools with hydromassage; . sandy beach 2.5 m wide; . beauty salon; . restaurant; . three bars: diet bar, seafood bar, self-service bar; . banquet halls for up to 500 people; . an outdoor concert hall where music concerts and folklore performances are held on warm summer evenings.
Negombo Gardens Thermal Park is open from April to October.

. . . Resort of Casamicciola- located near the crater of the extinct volcano Rotaro. The hot springs of Casamicciola gushing out of the ground have been known since time immemorial. They have always been considered healing and with their help they treated various diseases. On the territory of Casamicciola there are several natural sources hot mineral water, united in the pools Gurgitello, Rito and Castiglione. On the basis of Castiglione, a thermal park of the same name was formed.
In Casamicciola, the type of water is hyperthermal, contains bromine and iodine salts. Springs - Beliazzi (Gurgitello +85 C, Capone +25 C), Vincenzo Fiola (+ 85 C), Lucibello (+68 C), Maltempo (+85 C), Rita Francesco Monti (+72 C), S. Rita n .1 (+94C), S. Rita n.2 (+94 C), Elisabeta (+78 C).

. Thermal Park Castiglione- located in a cozy bay between Casamicciola and Ischia Porto, on the slopes of the sea coast, immersed in the greenery of centuries-old pines and Mediterranean flowers.
On the territory of the park are located:. thermal center with qualified medical staff and a wide range of treatments - balneotherapy, mud therapy, inhalation and many other thermal treatments, . 8 pools with thermal water of various temperature regime from +30 C to +40 C, . olympic sea water swimming pool, . Kneipp pool with water temperature from +15 C to +40 C,. natural sauna, . small beach in the rocks, . restaurant with a magnificent sea panorama, . cozy bar. funicular and car park.
The Castiglione Thermal Park is open from mid-April to mid-October.

In Ischia, there are also "wild" sources of treatment, for example, in the bay of Sorgetto, where hot The groundwater They spring right into the sea, creating natural thermal baths, so you can swim here even in winter.
The small drinking spring Olmitello is located 100 meters from the longest beach in Ischia - Maronti. The spring water, with a temperature of about + 27C, contains bicarbonates, alkali, sulfates, is effective for diuresis, diseases of the digestive system, liver diseases, gastritis. Due to the proximity of thermal springs, the sand of Maronti beach has healing properties and is used for sand baths.
Not only in Ischia, but throughout Italy, the Nitrodi spring is famous with a water temperature of about + 28C. Its water contains bicarbonates, alkali, sulfates and is effective in the treatment of: wounds, skin diseases (including psoriasis), diseases of the digestive system. The spring waters are suitable for ingestion. The source bubbles up in the village of Buonopane in a small valley, nestled comfortably among the slopes of Mount Epomeo, and turns into a stream, lost on the beach of Maronti. Open areas for sunbathing, “showers” ​​carved into the rocks, from the ceiling of which life-giving water flows, a natural bath in the form of a depression in the ground, where the body, wrapped in sulfate steam, is completely freed from muscle tension, and the skin is saturated with mineral salts.
On the island there are many hotels of various categories, commercial centers, discos, nightclubs, taverns, restaurants, boutiques. Here you can go horseback riding, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving. At the disposal of the guests of the island football fields, tennis courts, playgrounds for basketball, volleyball and handball.
About relaxing in Ischia, you can make exciting excursions to Naples, climb the majestic Vesuvius, visit Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, Ravello and the island of Capri. Among the sights of Ischia - Aragonese castle, Historical Museum in Lacco Ameno and the Botanical Garden in Forio.

The amazing island of Ischia is one of the most beautiful islands Europe, famous for its healing thermal springs and mud. This island has been a real paradise for travelers for centuries, where you can fully relax, improve your health, find peace, tranquility and fully enjoy the life bestowed by the Almighty.

There are not many islands in the world where there are excellent conditions for a quality beach holiday and effective recovery - Ischia is just one of these islands. Therefore, rest on the island of Ischia is a bit like (China).
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general description
The Italian island of Ischia (Ischia) of volcanic origin is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, in close proximity to the coast of Italy (7 km from the mainland and 40 km from Naples) and fringing the Gulf of Naples from the northwest. The island belongs to the province of Naples, is part of the Phlegrino archipelago, is located 2.5 km from the neighboring island of Procida, which is also part of this archipelago. (The map can be moved, enlarged, reduced)

Ischia covers an area equal to 46.3 km², with a population of just over 62 thousand people. The administrative center of the island is the eponymous city of Ischia with a population of just over 18 thousand people. To visit the island, you need an Italian visa, which can be ordered online with delivery, without a trip to the consulate using famous company

Climate
The climate of the island is subtropical, mild (Mediterranean), the same as on the other Italian island of Sardinia, see.
Summers on the island are generally very dry and hot. There is very little precipitation, but if there are rains, then they are short-term - the average monthly temperature is + 28 °. Winters are mild and rainy - the average monthly temperature is +15°, and the minimum is +7°. Despite the fact that there are slight differences in temperature indicators even in different parts of the island, in general this climate is typical of southern Italy. That's why beach holiday on the island of Ischia, as well as (Greece), it is preferable to plan for the period from April to October. However, the best time for a trip is considered to be the end of spring and the beginning of autumn, since at this time the temperature indicators of water and air have the most comfortable and pleasant values. For convenience, we offer a weather widget from Yandex, with which you will always be aware of the current weather on the island and you will have access to a forecast for 10 days.

Nature
The relief of the island is mountainous.
Ischia has three famous volcano- in the center of the island is the Epomeo volcano, on it is the highest point of Ischia - seven hundred and eighty-nine meters above sea level, and Trabotti is also in the center at an altitude of five hundred and twelve meters above sea level.
In the southeast of the island, at an altitude of 512 meters, there is the Monte Vezzi volcano. Ischia last experienced volcanic eruptions in 1301. By the way, if we develop the topic of volcanoes and volcanic activity, information about volcanoes (including active ones) in Hawaii will not be superfluous - see article
Ischia has lush vegetation, which is why it is also called Emerald Isle. After all, there are very fertile soils of volcanic origin and, accordingly, a very fertile climate, contributing to the active growth of subtropical, as well as tropical plants.
The island has a huge number of pine, chestnut, lemon-orange, groves that delight the eyes of vacationers and create the coolness that is so desired on a summer day.
thermal springs
This beautiful island, as mentioned above, is known for its abundance of hot springs, the miraculous properties of which were known to the ancient Romans.
The main advantage, the pride of the island is its thermal parks, with healing mud.
Therapeutic procedures have a calming, tonic, rejuvenating effect on the entire body - there is a complete relaxation (recovery) of the body, stress and irritability are relieved, fatigue that has accumulated for a long time disappears without a trace. A person acquires peace of mind and all this happens without taking any medications, that is, the whole healing process gives a person only pleasure, because you just need to wallow in the mud. (Almost like in Minvody, see)
These parks are located in beautiful places, directly by the sea, in natural bays with magnificent sandy beaches, surrounded by picturesque mountains.
In combination with mud procedures, thermal springs escaping from the bowels of the earth bring a huge healing effect. These waters are rich in mineral salts, bromine, phosphates, sulfates, bicarbonates. An amazing healing effect has been clinically proven in the treatment of rheumatism, arthritis, gynecological diseases, neuralgia, metabolic disorders, skin diseases, circulatory systems, and the immune system is also strengthened.
It should be noted that almost every hotel on the island has thermal pool, and all healing thermal centers have the most modern equipment.
Resort areas
As a rule, the swimming season in Ischia, as well as in Sicily (see), covers the period May - October. Therefore, a vacation on the island of Ischia, as mentioned above, is better to plan for this time.
All the numerous beaches along the rugged coastline, bays, capes are well equipped and well maintained - you can rent a sunbed, an umbrella, on most beaches there are restaurants, cafes, pizzerias where you can have a delicious meal - in a word, there is everything for a comfortable, relaxing holiday.
However, each beach (resort area) has some of its own characteristics, consider the most popular among them.
Maronti beach
This sandy beach in the south of the island, three km long, is the largest on the entire coast and is located in the town of Barano.
The beach is surrounded picturesque hills with caves and gorges. In one of these caves there is a thermal spring - Kava Skura. Therefore, the main feature of the beach is that here, in addition to the immediate proximity healing spring, the beach sand is also healing. This happens with the help of Fumaroles (holes through which healing hot gases come out of the depths of the earth) located on the Maronti beach, so the sand acquires medicinal properties, which in turn is used in sand baths.
This place has been popular since ancient times. There is a legend according to which pirates hid their stolen treasures here - after all, the depth in the bay made it possible to moor unhindered to the shore.
sant angelo
This wonderful and tiny beach is located on a long sandy isthmus, west of Maronti.
The entire coast west of S. Fngelo to Punta Imperatore is characterized by the fact that here tiny bays with pebble beaches alternate with sheer cliffs right above the sea, so some places are difficult to access.
Baia di Sorgeto
This pebbly cove is also located on south coast, a little west of the above-mentioned Sant'Angelo beach. Rest here is interesting for the fact that thermal springs are bubbling directly into the sea.
The bay is perfectly protected from the winds by mountains, so this unique place is a kind of pool in natural conditions, in the open air, and even with healing thermal water, you can swim here even in winter.
Forio
Forio is located on west coast, is characterized by the fact that here small coves alternate with rocky shores, so secluded, secluded and very picturesque places are created by nature itself.
Very picturesque is the northernmost place of the coast of Forio - Punta Caruso (P.Caruso), surrounded by abundant wild greenery and rocks of volcanic origin.
Citara beach
The beach is also located on the west coast a little south of Forio near the cape of Punta Imperatore (P. Imperatore), known for its crystal clear waters.
In close proximity to the sea, the popular thermal springs "Gardens of Poseidon" are located, surrounded by abundant vegetation.
San Montano
This bay, located on the northern coast, perfectly protected from the winds, is interesting because it is always crystal clear and warm water, and in the immediate vicinity of the beach there is a very famous Negombo thermal park with pools with sea and mineral water.
Lacco Ameno
Located on the north coast.
On this beach, directly by the sea, there are excellent hotels.
Bagitello
Located in the north of the island. This beach also has thermal springs. It should be noted that the northern coast is dominated by beautiful sandy beaches with pine groves, alternating with rocky shores.
Cartaromana
Extraordinarily beautiful beach only three hundred meters long!
From here opens magnificent scenery overlooking the bay in which the famous Aragonese castle is located, in the suburbs of Ischia Ponte. And hot springs, as well as on the beach of Baia di Sorgeto
are located right in the sea, therefore, here you can relax, heal and enjoy in natural conditions, taking pleasant thermal baths even in cool weather.
There are also excellent conditions for diving. Therefore, a vacation on the island of Ischia will not be complete if you do not visit this beautiful place.
To get a better idea of ​​the above resorts, you can wander around almost the entire coast of the island using panoramic photos from Google

Attractions
Aragonese castle
This medieval castle is one of the main attractions, located on the east coast in the bay of Cartaromana.
The castle was built in the Middle Ages on the site of an ancient fortress, which was erected around 470-480. BC. In the 16th century, the famous Italian poetess Vittoria Colonna lived in the castle.
Botanical Garden (Giardini La Mortella)
This two-hectare botanical garden was founded by Susana Walton in 1956. Susana Walton is the wife of William Walton, a famous English composer who settled on the island in 1949 and lived here until 1983.
Villa Mortella is one of the finest private gardens in Europe. There are more than 3 thousand of the rarest species of exotic plants.