Ischia
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By Dion Protani
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Latest update: 17 January 2024
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There is no place more special to me than the island of Ischia. This is where my Italian adventure began in 2012 and the place for which I created the first website in the Review series.
It wasn't so long ago that when you spoke to somebody about Ischia you had to describe it as "an island near Naples" but awareness has grown to such an extent that it's become one of the primary destinations in Campania. Once you visit Ischia you'll see why it's becoming so popular. |
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Beaches, thermal water and an iconic castle
A heady cocktail of beautiful beaches, thermal water and a large mountain from where to view it all isn't a bad start but there's much more to it than that. Ischia remains one of the most authentically Italian destinations of its kind; English isn't as widely spoken as it is in say Sorrento or Capri, but for many people, this is one of the things that makes it so charming.
The best place to find out about Ischia is via my Ischia Review website for which you'll find a link at the green button a bit further down. But just to give you a flavour of what to expect: the main sight is Castello Aragonese, an iconic castle built on its own little island connected to the main island via a stone walkway.
The best place to find out about Ischia is via my Ischia Review website for which you'll find a link at the green button a bit further down. But just to give you a flavour of what to expect: the main sight is Castello Aragonese, an iconic castle built on its own little island connected to the main island via a stone walkway.
Film location
The castle is located in the charming borgo of Ischia Ponte which was the setting for a number of films including The Talented Mr Ripley (in which it was named "Mongibello", much to the islanders' chagrin) and the original Cleopatra (the one with Richard Burton and Liz Taylor), to name just a few.
There are around 20 beaches on the island but among its most unique features there are a series of thermal water parks where you'll find naturally heated water at different temperatures in stunning locations.
The island has six "comuni" (similar to UK boroughs for example), each with their own character and charm, a huge mountain in the middle called Mount Epomeo and lots of places where you can go hiking in the cooler months.
I could write a book about Ischia so rather than rabbit on (ironically rabbit is the speciality dish on the island) too much here, I'll direct you towards the website via the green button below where you'll find a wealth of information and photos.
There are around 20 beaches on the island but among its most unique features there are a series of thermal water parks where you'll find naturally heated water at different temperatures in stunning locations.
The island has six "comuni" (similar to UK boroughs for example), each with their own character and charm, a huge mountain in the middle called Mount Epomeo and lots of places where you can go hiking in the cooler months.
I could write a book about Ischia so rather than rabbit on (ironically rabbit is the speciality dish on the island) too much here, I'll direct you towards the website via the green button below where you'll find a wealth of information and photos.
Isola di Ischia
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Province: Metropolitan City of Naples
Region: Campania Population: 64,126 Size: 46 km² Highlights: Castello Aragonese, thermal Parks, beaches Recommended accommodation: Grand Hotel Il Moresco |
Ischia Travel
Most visitors come to Ischia via Naples where it's an hour on the hydrofoil or a bit longer on the car ferries. You can also get there from Sorrento, again an hour, or the neighbouring island of Procida which is 20-30 minutes away. During peak months you can also reach Ischia from Amalfi Coast locations including Positano and Amalfi, while during July and August there are also links with the islands of Ventotene and Ponza in the Lazio region.
How do you get to X?
✈️ Fly to: Naples International Airport - XX hour XX minutes by car (XX km)
🚝 Train station: XX (500 metres from centre)
⛴ Ferry harbour: XX (6 minute walk from centre)
🚌 By bus: from XX train station - XX minutes on bus XX (XX stops)
🚕 By taxi: for the price of a private transfer from X to X please contact us via the [email protected] mailbox.
✈️ Fly to: Naples International Airport - XX hour XX minutes by car (XX km)
🚝 Train station: XX (500 metres from centre)
⛴ Ferry harbour: XX (6 minute walk from centre)
🚌 By bus: from XX train station - XX minutes on bus XX (XX stops)
🚕 By taxi: for the price of a private transfer from X to X please contact us via the [email protected] mailbox.
