Ischia is the largest island in the Gulf of Naples. Find out how tourists say about their holidays in Ischia, what they write about beaches, attractions and thermal parks and which hotels are advised to stay.
Impressions of the island of Ischia
The volcanic island 7 km from the mainland and 40 km from Naples is one of the most fashionable and beautiful resorts in Italy. Ischia is famous for its healing mud and hot springs. The beautifully landscaped thermal parks attract everyone to the island who wants to improve their health, relax and relieve stress.
blogtraveleu: "If you love Italy, but a vacation that includes the same road from the hotel to the beach is not your option, you should visit the island."
S Julia: "The island is small, but very colorful. Small colored houses, sea, sun, 100% paradise for tourists. For me Ischia is just an unreal riot of colors."
Best hotels in Ischia
There are over 300 hotels on the Italian island. Many of them are built at thermal parks or have pools with hot mineral water on the territory. If these facilities are not available, the hotel will arrange a shuttle service for guests to the nearest thermal spring. Look for hotels in Ischia on Hotelluca.
The best hotels on the island of Ischia, according to tourists' reviews:
Hotel La Capannina 3 * is a cozy hotel 1 km from the beach and 2 km from the Aragonese castle. Double room costs from 70 €.
Villa Flavio 3 * is a wonderful hotel with a private beach in the Casamicciola Terme area. A double room with breakfast costs from 90 €.
Hotel Nettuno 4 * - stylish beautiful hotel next to the pedestrian street Forio. Double room costs from 114 €.
Grifo Hotel Charme & SPA 4 * - a hotel 500 meters from the Castiglione thermal park. A double room costs from 117 €.
Terme Manzi Hotel & Spa 5 * - a comfortable hotel with thermal pools and a Turkish bath in the town of Casamicciola Terme. Double room costs from 301 €.
Botania Relais & Spa 5 * is located 500 meters from Lacco Ameno. A double room starts at 418 € per night.
Beaches
A volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, perfect for a beach holiday! The longest sandy beach in Ischia is called Maronti and stretches for almost 5 km. Here you can not only sunbathe and swim in the sea, but also practice mud therapy.
Ischia Ponte has pleasant coves with fine golden sand. The best beaches of Ischia Ponte, according to tourists:
- Maronti
- Spiaggia degli inglesi
- Spiaggia del Lido
- San Montano
- Spiaggia di Citara
- Spiaggia del Pescatori
- Spiaggia di Cartaromana
- Spiaggia di Sant'Angelo
- Spiaggia di Cava Grado
- Baia di Sorgeto.
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DayTrip362864: "Maronti is a great beach, sandy, quite secluded. There are fumaroles hitting from the San Angelo side. Very impressive, the water is warm, it is comfortable to swim in the morning and evening. You can take baths right in the sea water."
Ischia landmark
The visiting card of Ischia is the medieval Aragonese castle. It is located on a small island of solidified volcanic lava. The castle is connected to the main island by a bridge.
Also, according to reviews, tourists like to admire exotic plants and flowers in the private botanical garden Villa Mortella.
Vacationers go on a sightseeing bus tour of Ischia and a sea tour around the island on the ship "Calypso". We advise you to climb the 350-meter Torri Hill to admire the panoramic view of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
But the main feature of Ischia is the thermal parks, which allow you to relax to the fullest. Tourists are delighted with them:
s0lands0l: "Poseidon's Gardens" - earthly paradise! Sumptuously. I liked everything very much. We must maintain such a state of the park. "
Thermal springs of Ischia
The beaches are beaches, but many tourists come to Ischia for the sake of treatment in the thermal baths. Mineral springs of different temperatures make it possible to treat rheumatism, diseases of the joints, skin, musculoskeletal system, genitourinary and respiratory systems. Tourists swim in the pools, take mud, mineral and thermal baths. This can be done directly at the hotel, the Ischia spa and the thermal parks "Poseidon's Gardens", "Apollo and Aphrodite", "Castiglione", "Tropical" and "Negombo".
According to reviews, all the thermal parks of Ischia are surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. At the height of the summer season, entrance to the most expensive park "Poseidon's Gardens" for adults costs 33-35 € for the whole day, 28-30 € for half a day. In other parks, prices are lower - from 25 €.
Radon baths have contraindications. Be sure to consult your doctor!
Natalia Ch: "We came to a 'wild' natural source of hot water, which bursts out from the rocks right into the sea, mixing with cold water. The effect of contrasting baths arises. After swimming, you will fly."
When is the best time to go
Thanks to the hot springs, you can relax on the island all year round. The best time for beach activities in Ischia is from May to the end of October. At the end of spring, sea water is not warmed up in all bays, but where it is shallow, the sea is already warm enough. Parents with children love to come in June before the heat wave. In July and August, Ischia has sultry weather.
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Anya Ruzanova: "Ischia is ideal for a July vacation. The weather is ideal for a beach holiday, evening walks along the sea, drinking a glass of wine in the seaside restaurants. The vacation turned out to be as relaxed as I wanted."
If you don't like the summer heat, relax on Ischia during the velvet season. In September it is warm here like in summer. In October, the average daytime temperature is +22 ... + 23 ° С, at nights it is already cooler +17 ... + 19 ° С. From the second half of autumn it rains more, the sea cools down, and the low season begins in Ischia.
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Conclusions: is it worth going to the island of Ischia
The popular island resort has a calm rhythm and a relaxed atmosphere, which is why it is recommended for couples and families with small children. People travel to Ischia for the sake of beautiful nature and wonderful views of the Gulf of Naples. Many people come to the island to get medical treatment in the thermal parks, famous all over Italy.
Fans of sailing, diving and windsurfing love to rest in Ischia. This resort has one drawback - high prices.
