Where to Base
Ischia Town is ideal for those seeking nightlife and port convenience. Casamicciola Terme is renowned for its thermal hotels, while Forio offers tranquil beaches and a traditional fishing village atmosphere.

Ischia is the largest of the Phlegrean Islands, a volcanic gem in the Tyrrhenian Sea located just 30 kilometers from Naples. Roughly trapezoidal in shape, the island is predominantly mountainous, dominated by Mount Epomeo, which rises to 788 meters. With a coastline stretching 34 kilometers, it offers diverse landscapes from rugged cliffs to sandy beaches. Historically founded as a Greek emporium in the 8th century BCE, the island blends ancient heritage with natural beauty. The main municipalities include Ischia, Barano d'Ischia, Casamicciola Terme, Forio, Lacco Ameno, and Serrara Fontana. Known for its thermal springs and lush vegetation, Ischia provides an excellent base for travelers seeking relaxation, cultural exploration, and scenic coastal views.
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Ischia Town is ideal for those seeking nightlife and port convenience. Casamicciola Terme is renowned for its thermal hotels, while Forio offers tranquil beaches and a traditional fishing village atmosphere.
There is no airport on the island. Travelers must take a ferry or hydrofoil from Naples, with the journey taking approximately one hour. Bus connections are also available to link with Naples city center.
May through October offers pleasant weather ideal for beach activities. While summer sees higher tourist volumes, spring and early autumn provide a more relaxed experience. Thermal springs remain accessible year-round.

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museum in Forio, Italy

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church building in Ischia, Italy
beach on the Ischia island of Italy

museum in Lacco Ameno, Italy

church building in Casamicciola Terme, Italy

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This aptly named restaurant (At Nino’s house) is situated in chef Nino Di Costanzo’s own house in a residential district amid the hills of Ischia. Once over the threshold, you make your way through a garden planted with a variety of Mediterranean maquis shrubs and flowers, where aperitifs and post-dinner drinks are served in the evening. There are just a few tables in the dining room, which is crowned by a typical vaulted ceiling and where guests wishing to watch the chef at work can take a seat right in front of the kitchen. The dishes here are extremely elaborate, technical and sophisticated
WebsiteDon’t miss the appointment with sunset: as the sun sets behind you, the sea before you ignites with marvelous hues, thus revealing the meaning behind the restaurant’s name. We find ourselves in an exclusive area of the Hotel Regina Isabella, a small marina from which the view embraces Lacco Ameno, Casamicciola, the island of Procida, Vesuvius, Bacoli... a unique and unforgettable panorama, with the sea enclosed between lands and islands as if in an enchanted bay. In the kitchen, Ischia-born Pasquale Palamaro evokes his island memories through refined and creative dishes. The offering takes sha
WebsiteIn a spectacular setting beneath the Church of Soccorso, with breathtaking sunset views over the sea, Umberto rises to match such natural beauty with elegant, contemporary Campanian cuisine. The tasting menu Sogno di una Notte di Mezza Estate (A Midsummer Night’s Dream) dazzles with the signature Gioco di Mare dish, while the dessert selection is equally memorable. Don’t miss the grouper tortelli or the daily catch, prepared with modern techniques. The visitable wine cellar houses over 1,500 labels, featuring exceptional Champagnes, great French classics, and outstanding German Rieslings. Spec
WebsiteWhen you arrive at the luxury Botania hotel, you’ll be accompanied through 3ha grounds of lush Mediterranean vegetation to the restaurant. You couldn’t have a better introduction to the cuisine that awaits at Il Mirto, where you can choose between two long tasting menus or a shorter four-course option featuring dishes from these menus. One of the menus is vegetarian, the other vegan and almost all the vegetables are sourced from the property’s own kitchen garden or from other local growers from Ischia. A delightful experience in a beautiful natural setting, with excellent service provided by y
WebsiteIt was a love story between an American and a local girl from Forio that led, in 1949, to the opening of this restaurant overlooking the port, with its attractive veranda boasting fine sea views. The current management team have made this one of the most interesting restaurants in the region for anyone keen to sample traditional cuisine from Ischia and Campania. Don’t miss the pasta served with local (and very rare) zampognaro beans, mussels and squid, or the Ischian-style rabbit presented in an attractive terracotta dish. A good choice of fish dishes is also available.
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