Ischia is an island of volcanic origin in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the western coast of Italy. The island, located 40 km from Naples, is part of the province of Naples in the Campania region. In the central zone of Ischia are dormant volcanoes Epomeo and Trabotti.
The main pride of the region are thermal parks with special mud that has rejuvenating and regenerating properties, so the resort is recommended for fans of spa treatments. The best thermal complexes are Giardini Termali Poseidon, Parco Termale Castiglione and Giardini Termali Negombo.
The immaculate beaches of Ischia with golden sand, clear water and mild climate are ideal for beach activities and families with children. The most popular beach is Spiaggia dei Maronti in the southern part of the island. Fans of active pastime will be invited to go diving and snorkeling, windsurfing, surfing, rowing and sailing on vacation. Modern dive centers, golf clubs and equestrian tourism schools are open for tourists. There are grounds for playing handball, volleyball, basketball and football fields on the island.
For those who like urban leisure and shopping, the resort offers great opportunities. A rich excursion program, sightseeing of historical and architectural monuments, excellent shopping will leave only pleasant impressions from the trip. For lovers of a more relaxing pastime, we advise you to go on boat trips.

When to go
Ischia has a mild Mediterranean subtropical climate. We recommend tourists to plan a trip from the beginning of May to September, when the water temperature is +23 +25 °C. In summer, the air warms up to +26 +30 °C. The hottest months are July and August.
On May 16, Santa Restituta is celebrated in Ischia, and on June 14, San Vito is celebrated.
If the vacation fell at the end of June, vacationers will have the opportunity to take part in a unique solemn procession, during which the sea is thanked for its gifts.
On July 26, St. Anne’s Day is celebrated on the island. On this day, local residents organize a parade of boats decorated with flowers, picnics and competitions.
On the day of St. Alexander (August 26), it is customary to arrange a procession in folk costumes.
Fireworks and festivities in August the feast of the Holy Virgin’s Fest will add variety to the trip.
The Film Festival and the Wine Festival are popular on the island.

Attractions
Ischia is a beautiful island of volcanic origin, where every tourist can spend their leisure time to their liking. Fans of studying historical and architectural monuments on vacation are advised to go on an excursion to the main attraction of Ischia – the Aragonese castle, picturesquely located on a rocky island of volcanic origin. The castle was rebuilt in the Middle Ages from an ancient fortress dating back to 474 BC. e.
The Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady (Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral) still retains elements of a chapel with frescoes of saints.
Visitors and their fellow travelers who like the educational program will be captivated by a visit to the Luchino Visconti Museum, which displays stage costumes of the famous director.

In the largest resort town of the island, Forio, we advise you to climb the observation decks of the local watchtowers. The Torrione tower of the 15th century, where the municipal museum and art gallery are located, will seem the most interesting to tourists. In the well-preserved historic center of the city, you can see baroque palaces and medieval fortresses.
Ischia is perfect for a therapeutic holiday. In Cartaromana Bay there is a balneological resort with thermal water springs. Guests of the region can enjoy mineral, mud or thermal baths and beauty treatments. Of particular interest to tourists are local thermal parks, the largest of which is the Poseidon Gardens complex (Giardini Poseidon Terme) in Citara Bay. This complex is under the protection of UNESCO.
Those who go on a trip for active leisure will be given the opportunity to go windsurfing, sailing, diving, snorkeling or horseback riding. The island has tennis courts, football fields, handball, volleyball and basketball courts. Dozens of modern dive centers operate along the coastline.
Travelers with children are advised to look into the Ravina Gardens and the Giardini La Mortella botanical garden, where rare tropical and mediterranean plants. For art lovers, classical music concerts are held in the evenings in the garden.

Shopping and entertainment
Visitors to Italy and their fellow travelers who came on holiday to Ischia are advised to do some shopping in Ischia Porto on Via Roma. Clothing and footwear stores, souvenir shops, restaurants and cafes are open to visitors. At Riccio Calzature, you can buy excellent Italian shoes from elite brands, and at Judith Major, you can find exclusive women’s and men’s clothing.
For fine ceramics, you should go to the Mennella ceramics factory, which opened about 600 years ago. In the Percorsi Comunicanti In Galleria store, vacationers will have the opportunity to buy original author’s ceramics, silk items and Murano glass jewelry.
Adam is designed for fans of antiques. In this store, sparkling knightly armor and antique vases await their customers. Connoisseurs of boho style and eclectic outfits will appreciate the Zeus Faber range, which also sells souvenirs. At Capricci, ladies will be able to choose swimwear and underwear from Domani, Paladini and La Perla.

We advise representatives of the strong half of humanity to visit Grifo when traveling, where you can buy clothes of famous brands (Richmond, Burberry, Vilebrequin).
A small Ischia Sapori store offers customers local Rucolino liqueur with citrus notes and a bitter aftertaste, Limoncello liqueur, wines and gourmet delicacies. For unique traditional foods like spicy Peperoncino salami, rum baba, lemony Cannoncelli and island wines, head to L’Isoletto.
Fans of spa treatments can recommend a trip to the balneological resort in Cartaromana Bay and the local thermal parks. For tourists who come to Ischia for a family holiday with children, there are excellent conditions for pleasant leisure in the park areas of Giardini Ravino and Giardini La Mortella.

The most popular nightclubs in the resort are OSpasso, Ecstasy, Friends, Dionisio, Valentino and Harem. Bar Il Fortino is one of the best on the island and offers excellent seafood dishes. From restaurants, we can advise you to pay attention to Alberto, Il Mosaico, Divino Cafe, Eden, Montecorvo, L’Ostricaro, Indaco, La Casereccia.