Ischia is the largest island in the Bay of Naples. It's a volcanic island, so there are natural hot springs all over the island. Of course you can enter in the springs with a swimsuit, so don't forget to prepare it in your baggage!
The island is a popular place for travelers from all around the world, particularly
popular among Germans. Since here is full of Germans, you would think that German
might be the official language. Of course in most hotels and restaurants, even
in souvenir shops, English is spoken.
The high season is from spring through autumn, however, until June and after September there are relatively less tourists, so you will be able to spend relax time in these months. In winter it's impossible to enter in the outdoor hot springs, neither the sea, so there is much fewer people. Even in this case you will enjoy its great nature and many attractive things to visit in this big island, so it's probably a good choice to aim low season. Also you can find cheap hotels.
One of the most vibrant towns in Ischia, Ischia Porto. Many clothing stores and
souvenir shops are lined on the straight path. Enjoy your shopping
and take a break in the bar if you get tired...
Ischia Island (34 kilometers circumference) is greater than you might think so. There are six districts (communes) and each area has enough charms and attractions to enjoy.
The buses run very frequently and connect each town very well, so the transportation is really comfortable. Because it's a luxury resort island, the security is well maintained. Please be relieved.
Of course the main attraction of the island is swimming. The public beach is
opend for everyone. It's also possible to find less crowded beach.
The western part of Ischia has a beautiful sandy long beach. In the middle
of 800 BC, the Greeks who came to explore the Tyrrhenian Sea moved to the west
of the island and established a colonial city "Pithecusae
". After that this island had developed as a trading hub port of the Mediterranean
between Naples and Iberian Peninsula and the mainland of Greece.
Ischia is also known as "green island", the interior of the island
is covered with rolling green mountains. Riding on the CS
bus and rounding all over the island, you can find that north and west part of
the island have the long coastline and beautiful beaches. On the other hand the
center of the island has winding roads into the mountains, and you can see below
green and rich blue ocean. The island is composed of many mountains like Mount
Epomeo, the highest mountain of this island (Monte Epomeo 787m), which had caused
a big eruption in 1302. Now it's a dormant volcano. Also the east mountain Vezzi
(Monte di Vezzi 392m) is wonderful.
Not only buses but also old fashon tricycle taxis run all over the island. Its
ride? Please try it.
The island's main transport is bus, running more than 10 routes. The bus used by local residents and tourists is no.2, CS and CD. They run every 15 minutes so very convenient.
There are also tricycle taxis or micro taxis waiting for passengers everywhere,
as well as Procida Island. Many three wheeled cars were converted to taxis when
the European tourists started to visit this island in the 1950s. Running by the
tricycle taxi making a loud would become one of happy and unique memories of
Ischia tourism.
If you can do negotiations with a driver before boarding, it will be able to
organize half-day charter.
Ischia is a popular summer resort in Europe. From May through September many tourists from all over the Europe visit here to seek a relaxing time, sun and sea.
Ischia has a partly free hot springs flowing into the sea, so to enjoy a leisurely southern Italy here would be the best destination. It takes only 30 minutes by boat from Naples. Please enjoy one of the beautiful Italian islands.