13 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)
Ischia is an idyllic small island off the coast of southern Italy, around 18 miles from the bustle of Naples but feeling a whole world away. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Ischia - Ischia is my favourite italian island
Is Ischia, Italy worth visiting?
Ischia is the perfect destination for a relaxing island holiday. During the day you can visit thermal spas, beautiful gardens, picturesque villages and stunning beaches, while in the evening you can enjoy some of the best food and wine you’ve ever tasted.
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The best things to do in Ischia
1. Ischia Ponte and Castello Aragonese
It’s the view that’s prompted a thousand holiday bookings, Looking out from the ramparts of Castello Aragonese over the town of Ischia Ponte is a must-do when you visit Ischia, putting it right at the top of my list of things to do in Ischia island.
Castello Aragonese is dramatically located on a small, rocky island, linked to Ischia Ponte by a narrow bridge. It towers over the town, looking both menacing and picturesque.
Visiting Castello Aragonese will take at least half a day; once you’ve taken a lift through the centre of the rock to the main entrance, you’ll be able to explore a surprisingly large area. Things to see at Castello Aragonese include chapels, wine presses, a prison and of course, those stunning views.
The main attraction – if it’s not too ghoulish to call it that – is the cemetery of the Poor Clares. The Poor Clares in Ischia were a religious order of nuns whose bodies were propped upright after death until they fully decomposed. You can still see the room where dead nuns would be seated around the walls. If that all sounds too grim, just stay outside and enjoy the beautiful gardens and views towards Capri, just a few miles away across the Bay of Naples.
Once you’ve toured the castle, walk back across the bridge to the small town of Ischia Ponte. There are a range of interesting shops, a small museum about Ischia’s relationship with the sea, and plenty of restaurants.
Official website : Castello Aragonese
2. Thermal springs
If it isn’t the views and the picturesque towns that prompt you to visit Ischia, it’ll be the hot springs. Ischia is a volcanic island and boasts over a hundred thermal springs with water that’s reputed to have therapeutic benefits.
Visitors can choose from a number of places to bathe in the volcanic waters, from luxury hotel spas to gorgeous water parks like the lovely, garden-like Negombo thermal baths and the Poseidon thermal park. I absolutely love the day I spend relaxing at Negombo’s thermal gardens, lazing about in all the different pools.
You can visit the Terme di Cavascura and bathe where the ancient Romans did, or you can visit Sorgeto beach and relax for free in thermal springs that bubble up in the sea.
The thermal springs are one of my top things to do in Ischia, and even if spas aren’t normally your scene, you should try one at least once during your trip to the island.
The thermal waters are so widespread in Ischia that many hotels have their own supply.
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3. Take a boat trip
One of the loveliest ways to see Ischia Italy is from the sea. Boat tours around the island tend to set off from Forio, on the western side of the island and include views of Ischia’s most beautiful sights, along with stops for swimming and lunch. We can provide a boat tour around the island , contact me via DM (messanger)
4. Ischia Porto
Most visits to Ischia will start in the town of Ischia Porto. As the name suggests, Ischia Porto is the main port on the island, and this is where most ferries from Naples to Ischia arrive.
The town of Ischia Porto is a popular base for visitors as it’s close to lots of things to do in Ischia. The area between Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte a mile away is packed with low-rise hotels, many of them right on the lovely sandy beaches that run along this part of the island’s coastline.
Ischia Porto boasts the island’s main shopping street, the charming Corso Vittoria Colonna, and it’s a lovely place for a stroll, a drink, some dinner and perhaps a gelato on a warm summer evening.
5. Visit the Chiesa del Soccorso in Forio
Another landmark in Ischia is the Chiesa del Soccorso. Perched dramatically on the cliffs above the Tyrrhenian Sea, this bright white church has ancient origins and is a cherished symbol of protection on the island.
A legend says that the wooden crucifix inside dates back to the 1400s and was found in the sea by some sailors, stranded in Ischia during a fierce storm. The sailors took the crucifix into the church for safekeeping, and when the storm passed, they tried to take it out again, only for the door of the church to disappear every time they tried to leave with the cross. They decided to leave it there, and there it stays, protecting the island and all the sailors who pass by.
6. See the sunset on the west coast of Ischia
The Chiesa del Soccorso is one of the most popular sunset spots in Ischia, but you really can’t go wrong anywhere on the west coast of the island. Ischia is on a very similar latitude to Ibiza, and on the west coast you can see sunsets that rival the best of the Balaerics. Watch the sun sink into the ocean, then stick around for a beautifully intense light show of pinks, oranges and purples reflecting on the waves.
7. See beautiful Sant’Angelo
Sant’Angelo is a little fishing village, blessed with the most beautiful setting. A huge rock, a little like the one at Ischia Ponte, is connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway with beaches on both sides and crystal-clear water.
The streets are so narrow that the entire village is car-free, giving it one of the most relaxing atmospheres you’ll find on an already laid-back island. Unsurprisingly, visiting little Sant’Angelo is one of the most popular things to do in Ischia.
From Sant’Angelo you can take a taxi boat to the thermal springs at Baia di Sorgeto, or to Maronti, one of the best beaches in Ischia. For incredible views of Sant’Angelo, drive or take the bus up the steep hill to the Belvedere di Serrara in the village of Fontana. Up here you can enjoy perfect vistas over Sant’Angelo and its gorgeous setting.
8. Hike Mount Epomeo
Fontana is also a starting point for one of the most popular trails leading up the island’s highest mountain, Mount Epomeo. Ischia is popular with walkers, and has many beautiful hiking trails. The climb up to the top of Mount Epomeo is strenuous, but if you put in the effort you’ll be rewarded with stunning views.
9. Go to the beach
After the exertion of climbing Mount Epomeo, you’ll definitely deserve a beach day. Maronti beach, near Sant’Angelo, is one of the island’s most popular, but my favourite is Spiaggia dei Pescatori (Fisherman’s Beach) in Ischia Ponte, which has the Aragonese castle as its backdrop and loads of passing boats to watch.
Another beautiful beach is San Montano, which you can visit as part of a trip to the Negombo thermal spa – there’s a free area if you’re on a budget.
There are beaches in or near most of the seaside villages and towns on the island, including Forio, Lacco Ameno and Casamicciola Terme, so wherever you stay you won’t be far from a beach.
Finally, you shouldn’t miss the unique experience of bathing in bubbling hot spring water at Sorgeto beach, also near Sant’Angelo. This unusual attraction is one of the top free things to do in Ischia. During the summer the bar at Sorgeto serves aperitivo drinks and snacks on floating rubber rings so you can enjoy an Italian tradition while relaxing in the thermal pools.
10. Visit world-leading gardens
In Ischia you’ll find two world-famous botanical gardens, and both are lovely to visit even if you’re not a gardening buff. Giardini La Mortella is the most famous, and is one of the most beautiful gardens in Italy.
Created by the English composer William Walton’s Argentinian wife Susana in 1958, La Mortella is a beautifully lush garden. It’s built into a volcanic cliff face near Forio, and is partly humid and subtropical in the lower area, and Mediterranean on the upper levels.
The upper part of the garden also has an outdoor amphitheatre which hosts concerts in the summer in tribute to the couple’s love of music. There are also amazing views over the sea, a very sweet tea house, a Thai style pavilion for quiet meditation and a mock ancient Egyptian temple with a water garden inside.
Ischia’s other famous garden is the Ravino Gardens. At Ravino you’ll find one of the largest collections of cacti and other succulents in Europe in a magical setting. Don’t forget to visit the café for a cactus cocktail!
11. Eat amazing food
The food in ischia is amazing . The ingredients are so good that even the simplest bruschetta tastes wonderful, and the island has its own vineyards and even a distillery.
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How many days do you need in Ischia?
Ischia is a popular destination for short breaks, and long weekend trips or stays of 3-4 days are a popular choice. With so many things to do in Ischia, even a ten-day to two-week stay would be really lovely and would allow plenty of time for relaxing.
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