Ischia is a small island: 7 by 9 km, slightly elongated from east to west.
In the center of the island there are mountains (more precisely, three volcanoes), with towns and villages scattered around the perimeter.
On the eastern shore is the city of Ischia Porto, smoothly flowing into Ischia Ponte, in the north - Casamicciola and, in the west - Forio (the second largest city of the island) and Panza, in the south - Sant'Angelo and Barano. There are also smaller villages.
It all depends on the purpose of your visit. If you come to Ischia specifically to improve your health, you will, of course, choose a hotel near one of the thermal parks.
The largest thermal complexes are ““, “” and “ Castiglione". If you prefer Negombo, look for a hotel in Lacco Ameno, if the Gardens of Poseidon are in Forio, and Castiglione is located between Ischia Porto and Casamicciola Terme. From Ischia Porto to Castiglione it is 2 km, some people walk without waiting for the bus.
Swimming pools in Negombo
The longest beaches on the island are Chitara And Maronti. Citara – right next to Forio. Part of the beach is occupied by the Poseidon Gardens thermal park. Maronti – more secluded; the nearest town is Barano.
There is Sorgeto Bay in Ischia, where a hot spring goes straight into the sea. So, if you don’t have extra money for a thermal park, then you can go to the “wild spring”. A path leads to Sorgeto Bay from the village of Panza. Or you can take a sea taxi from Sant'Angelo.
(By the way, this is the case when you can swim in the sea in winter. The temperature of the source is 80 degrees).
If you plan to move around the island a lot, going to Naples, Sorrento and other islands, settle in Ischia Porto.
If you are a lover of privacy, take a closer look. However, in almost every town you can find a villa located in a secluded place, with its own thermal baths and garden. But if you like to wander through souvenir shops, shops in the evenings, listen to street musicians, in general, stroll around the city in the evening, choose either Forio or.
Transport in Ischia
Buses
Bus service on the island is quite convenient.
The most popular routes are circular. One of them - CD(i.e. - circolare destra) makes a circle around the island clockwise, the other - C.S.(circolare sinistra) - counterclockwise. The first buses of these lines leave Ischia Porto at 4:20, the last - at 1 am. So you can easily have dinner overlooking a beautiful sunset on the west coast, and then head to your hotel on the other side of the island. However, sometimes you can wait for the bus for half an hour or an hour. The bus makes a full circle around the island in 1-20.
Of the popular routes, there is also line 1 (Ischia Porto - Sant'Angelo), line 2 (Ischia Porto - Poseidon Gardens thermal park), line 5 (Ischia Porto - Maronti beach).
The full schedule can be viewed in the section THE PUBLIC BUS SERVICE, Timetable EAVBUS.
So, in general, when choosing a hotel, you should not focus so much on the proximity of something, say, to settle near Maronti beach, if you can easily get to it from Ischia Porto.
A single bus ticket (singola) costs 1.20 euros, a day ticket (giornaliero) costs 3.60 euros, and a weekly ticket (settimanale) costs 12.60 euros.
Ships
Ischia has three ports: Ischia Porto, Casamicciola and Forio. We look at the sea transport schedule.
There are about 15 flights a day to Naples or Pozzuoli, often with a stop at the island of Procida (which is also recommended to see).
From Ischia to Capri there is one flight per day: at 10-35 (from Alilauro). After Capri the ship goes to Sorrento.
Flight tickets are sold on the day the ship departs. I tried to buy a ticket to Capri a day in advance, I was asked to come on the day of departure, half an hour before boarding the ship.
There are two windows at the port ticket office. On the left is the company Caremar selling tickets, on the right is Alilauro. In general, southern Italy is characterized by the presence of numerous small companies operating in various modes of transport.
Queue at the Caremar window
In travel agencies on the island you can buy excursions to Capri and the Amalfi Coast.
So, excursion to Capri takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays and costs 33 euros. Excursion to Positano Amalfi takes place on Thursdays and Sundays and costs 40 euros.
Three-hour sessions are offered for 18 euros boat trips around the island of Ischia itself with a one-hour stop in Sant'Angelo. An excursion to Procida costs 20 euros.
When we boarded the ship in Naples, preparing to sail to Ischia, everyone was given a brochure containing useful information about the island. In particular, there were schedules of sea and land transport, a description of bus routes, and a list of all museums.
Such a brochure, I think, can be obtained from tourist offices on site. I highly recommend getting it.
Ischia for wellness: thermal baths, sea and hiking
Ischia is a healing and health island, and here there are many opportunities to heal, improve your health, and get in shape.
The main wealth of Ischia is its thermal springs. This volcanic island has 67 fumaroles, 29 underground pools and 103 thermal springs.
However, considering the island only as a balneological and thermal resort means using its potential by half.
The center of the island is mountainous. The highest point of the island is the peak of the Epomeo volcano (788 m). There are two more volcanoes: Trabotti (512 m) and Monte Vezzi (395 m). There are numerous hiking routes of varying difficulty throughout the mountains. The routes pass through picturesque areas, the views from the top are incredible. The most accessible way to climb Epomeo volcano is described
View of Forio from above
Along the mountain path
It seems to me that the optimal way to structure your day in Ischia is as follows: in the morning go on a mountain hike (or see the sights), and in the afternoon swim in the sea and/or go to a thermal park. Moreover, from 13:00 the price of a ticket to the thermal parks is 5 euros less (this is considered a half-day ticket).
Set aside the evening for a pleasant walk, attending a concert, or dinner in a beautiful place.
Ischia is called the retirement island. Indeed, I have never seen so many elderly people gathered in one place before. But you should have seen these pensioners! Thin, athletic, with backpacks and trekking poles! In the mornings, they gather at bus stops and are loaded into a friendly crowd into a bus, which takes them to the beginning of the next route. By God, sometimes it was envious. A very proper old age. Really perfect.
The group is going on a hike
I have already mentioned the information brochure that was given to everyone upon boarding the ship in Naples. In it, among other useful information, the most common walking routes were described, indicating the degree of difficulty, mileage and approximate travel time. If a person does not dare to go on the route himself, he can join a group with an instructor and go in company. The cost of organized mountain walks is around 20 euros.
Sights of Ischia
In addition to the natural attractions of Ischia, such as thermal springs and mountains, the island also has man-made ones, namely: museums, churches, villas, botanical gardens.
The main attraction of Ischia is. I highly recommend visiting it. The castle is located opposite Ischia Ponte, a 15-minute walk from the port of Ischia.
The castle was built on a separate rock not far from the shore and is a conglomerate of a wide variety of buildings. A walk along the rock, looking into all sorts of nooks and crannies, turns out to be very exciting.
The rock is connected to the “land” by a bridge, through which this part of the city of Ischia received the prefix Ponte (“bridge”).
Not far from the Ischia Cathedral there is Museum of the Sea, housed in the Clock Palace.
The second most important attraction of Ischia is. It is located between the cities of Lacco Ameno and Forio. A magnificent garden rising up the mountainside. Don't miss this delightful piece of the island.
In the garden of La Mortella
In the town of Forio itself there is a small Botanical Garden Ravino. The collection is based on numerous species of cacti. Peacocks and ponies walk around the garden, and there are rabbits in cages.
About food
Finally, I’ll say a few more words about food.
The main dish of Iskitan cuisine is the Iskitan rabbit. Rabbit meat is stewed in a clay pot with basil and parsley, lemon and wine are added. But in the heat, I didn’t want any meat at all. I mostly took something seafood. On the first day I took mussels. I was expecting a saucepan, like in . They probably brought half of the Norman portion. Normandy mussels are smaller and served with broth. Iskitinsky mussels are large, fatter and more tender in taste. I liked the Norman version with broth better; however, these were also good.
Another time I ordered anchovies. The freshest and most delicious. I then had dinner in Sant'Angelo. The entire embankment is lined with fish restaurants, there is a lot of competition, and the food is very tasty.
Freshly caught fish is laid out in front of the restaurants to choose from. They'll fry any for you.
The wines I chose were local whites. Wonderful. Local brands: Biancolella, Forastera, Rilla.
Ischia is famous for its sweets. What I didn’t want at all in the heat was sweets. They looked very attractive, but I didn’t want them at all.
Volcanic soils are known for their fertility and abundance. Plus - the Mediterranean climate and excellent ecology. Fruits, berries, and vegetables are delicious here. I really liked the local tomatoes.
Souvenirs
The main souvenir in Ischia is ceramics.
The island is overrun with shops selling ceramics. Each of these shops is a mini-museum, demonstrating the wild imagination of local potters and artists. The streets, benches, steps of stairs, and city fountains are decorated with ceramics.
They also buy local thermal cosmetics and mud as souvenirs.
Well, and, of course, they bring home local wines and limoncello made from local lemons.
Weather in Ischia at the end of May
The weather was sunny, air temperature 25-27, water temperature - about 20-22. There weren't many people swimming in the sea, but for me the water was suitable for swimming. (However, I am not an indicator; I swam in Kemer at the beginning of May and in February).
Many people specifically go to Ischia in May, since the main swimming season has not yet begun, and in Ischia you can swim in pools with thermal water instead of the sea.
Still, of course, the optimal period is September, when the sun is softer and the sea is warmer.
This concludes my story about the island. In the following articles I will tell you in detail about the thermal parks and the main attractions of Ischia.
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Italy is not only the well-known boot, but also the mainland and many unique and interesting islands to visit.
One of them is the island of Ischia - the pearl of Italy when it comes to thermal resorts.
Once upon a time, the famous commander Garibaldi came here for treatment. But the traditions of treatment with mud and hot springs of different temperatures and different chemical compositions have a history of more than two thousand.
To find the island of Ischia on a map of Italy you need to go down to the south, to Naples, Pompeii and Sorrento, closer to the toe of the “boot”.
Location of the island of Ischia on the map of Italy
Thanks to its similar geographical location in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the northern part of the entrance to the Gulf of Naples, the climate in the region is Mediterranean, subtropical, which means the weather in Ischia is very warm and mild, and the most comfortable season for visiting lasts 7 months, from April to October.
But even in winter, Ischia can give many pleasant impressions, since the temperature of the thermal springs allows you to take healing baths even when the air temperature approaches zero.
However, such temperatures are rather rare for this region. If you look at the weather in Ischia by month, you can see that in the coldest season (January-February) the temperature at night does not fall below 6-7 degrees above zero, and during the day it stays at a quite comfortable level of 10-15 degrees.
How to get there
There is no airport in Ischia, so the most convenient option would be a flight to Naples (Capodiccino Airport). Then there are two options, either go to the port of Molo Beverello, or to the port of Mergellina, from where ferries operate only on the Naples-Ischia route.
The ferry price, depending on the season and age of the passenger, varies from 8 to 15 euros.
The Ischia - Naples ferry schedule can be found here: http://www.isoladischia.net/trasporti-marittimi-ischia
Where to stay
Ischia has a large number of hotels, some of which are located right on the thermal springs.
Interesting options might be:
- Triton hotel with its own beach;
- Hotel Terme Manzi, which has a restaurant with two Michelin stars;
- Hotel Miramare, part of a complex that also includes the thermal park "Gardens of Apollo and Aphrodite".
Hotel Miramare offers tourists comfortable conditions
Thermal springs
The thermal springs of Ischia are famous throughout Italy, and for good reason. The volcanic origin of the island and the violent seismic processes that are its history have given rise to many natural emissions of various gases from geological faults.
Some of them heat the water gushing out of the ground to such a temperature that you can boil eggs in it, which is what tourists often do for fun. But in addition to the fact that such natural phenomena have truly magnetic beauty, the resulting natural hot springs have proven themselves to be healing back in the era of Ancient Rome.
The thermal springs of the island of Ischia are famous throughout Italy.
If you believe in mythology, the hot, fragrant water gushing out from under the ground is the tears of the unfulfilled love of the gods. And they are so abundant that some nymphs chose them as a place to live.
But now the healing properties of the local waters have already been scientifically proven.
They have a varied composition, but the main waters for which the resorts are famous are:
- radon;
- sodium chloride sulfate;
- enriched with iodine and bromine.
Treatment also occurs through sequential bathing in waters of different temperatures: hot, cool and cold. The two-thousand-year-old practice of treatment has also been enriched by a variety of modern spa and beauty treatments.
Each of them is designed to treat specific diseases (mainly respiratory and rheumatological), but there are also programs to maintain general body tone or general rejuvenation.
A wide variety of resorts and thermal parks in Ischia allows everyone to choose a program for themselves. And the small size of the island makes it possible for each family member to visit different establishments that specialize in the desired treatment regimen during a family vacation.
Those who want to take a piece of the ancient healing power of Ischia with them are recommended to purchase Cosmetici Ischia Termae cosmetics, produced in a local factory according to ancient recipes.
Poseidon Gardens Park
Official website of the Poseidon Gardens: http://www.giardiniposeidonterme.com
Ischia is a tourist destination, so the websites of the largest resorts are translated into Russian and other languages, and this should not be surprising.
The park is equipped with 22 thermal pools with water temperatures ranging from 20 to 40 degrees Celsius.
For more information about the Poseidon Gardens park, watch the video:
The park has a well-organized infrastructure that is convenient for visiting, including for older people, as well as people with mobility difficulties. It is located in the western part of the island, near Citara Bay. Easily accessible by bus (15 minutes) from the port of Ischia.
This is the territory of the commune of Forio, which is also known as one of the largest local resorts.
It is known for its well-preserved historical center and magnificent landscape views, as the commune is located in a valley near the extinct volcano Epomeo - one of the “creators” of the island. You should definitely visit the local white sandy beaches: Cava, Chiaia and San Farnesco.
Castiglione Park
Most of the reviews of Baroness Maria Ursula von Storer about Ischia are dedicated specifically to the Castiglione park, located near Casamicciola and surrounded by mountain terraces.
The structure of the park includes 10 swimming pools, 8 of which have thermal water (30-40 degrees). There are both open and closed, so Castiglione can be visited at any time of the year.
There are 10 swimming pools in Castiglione Park
Unlike Forio, this is a clean resort, unclouded by historical values, designed for rest, treatment and relaxation.
However, it will not disappoint the eye, as it is located in a villa built in 1943, surrounded by flowering gardens and vineyards.
Negombo Thermal Park
Official website: http://www.negombo.it/en
But it’s better to look at the information on the official website of Ischia: http://www.ischia.it/en/negombo-thermal-park
The official Negombo website is not very well translated into English, but the Ischia website has all the information you need.
Negombo Park has thermal and sea water pools
The park is equipped with 14 swimming pools, including thermal and sea water. There is also a hydromassage, Turkish bath, and outdoor swimming pool.
Services are provided for various types of massage (Ayurvedic, shiatsu, hot stones, panoramic), as well as many therapeutic and cosmetic procedures.
Here you can also stroll through the garden of exotic plants brought from all over the world (South Africa, Brazil, Japan, Australia).
Sights of Ischia
The impression of Ischia will be incomplete without an overview of the cultural and historical massif, which this ancient island is also rich in. Its history is replete with many attempts at conquest, and especially pirate attacks. This is due to the fact that along the entire coastline you can find the remains of ancient fortresses and castles that served to protect the island from invasions.
Must-sees in Ischia:
You can admire the beauty of the island of Ischia by watching the video:
Holidays and festivals
As throughout Italy, many holidays are celebrated on the island of Ischia:
Ischia is an ideal option for a family holiday, as well as for those who want to improve their health, enjoy delicious food and soak up the sun and salt of southern Italy.
Ischia is an island of volcanic origin in the Tyrrhenian Sea on the western coast of Italy, in the northern part. Ischia is part of the Campania region. The island's area is 46.3 km2, population is 62,000 people. Ischia is located 40 km from Naples and is the largest island in the bay.
Along with being 30 kilometers away, this is one of the most fashionable and beautiful Italian islands for a holiday. There are three extinct volcanoes on the island: Epomeo (the highest point of the island at 789 m), Trabotti and Monte Vezzi. The last eruption occurred in 1301.
- While vacationing in Ischia, we recommend visiting
At the time, Ischia was already a popular resort. This place is called the island of youth and beauty because of the healing properties of which are widely used in SPA centers. The climate on the island is typically Mediterranean, with the highest number of sunny days per year on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The average winter temperature does not fall below +15C. Thermal springs flow constantly, so people come to the island to relax at any time of the year.
History of the island of Ischia
In ancient mythology there is a legend about the origin of the island. During the battle with the Giants, Jupiter threw a huge piece of rock at Typhon.
The goddess Venus changed the direction of flight of the rock, which fell into the waters of the bay. This is how an island appeared, adding to the collection of islands of Venus - a lover of beautiful places.
The goddess greened the island and populated it with animals. But the vengeful Typhon did not leave the island alone and his anger splashed out through volcanic eruptions and. Basically, the giant is in a state of sleep, and its breath finds outlet through underwater craters in the form of thermal springs.
The first settlements in Ischia were founded by the Greeks in the 8th century BC. The Greeks used the island as a guard post in the Mediterranean Sea. Later, during the Roman period, villas for the nobility and wealthy citizens were built in Ischia. From the 16th century, rich people from Western European countries began to come to the island for treatment at the thermal springs, at which time tourism began on the island. Today in Ischia there are five main resort centers, on the territory of which there are more than 300 different hotels and mini-hotels.
The average price for a double room per night ranges from 150-500 euros, and the cost of a room with a sea view in a luxury five-star hotel L'Albergo Della Regina Isabella on the coast of Lacco Ameno during the season can easily approach 1000 euros.
But thrifty tourists find special offers in hotels, where the daily price per room can be approximately 35-40 euros. We recommend our readers to independently find an acceptable option on Booking.com or use the search for cheap hotels on the website Hotellook.ru
How to get there
Getting to the island should not be any problem. A ferry runs regularly from the port of Naples, which takes passengers to Ischia in 1.5 hours; you can also sail by boat in 60 minutes and for 20 euros. Current prices and schedules can be found on the official website of the carrier company www.alilauro.it
Watch my detailed video instructions on how we got from Rome to Ischia:
And also a beautiful video about the road from the port to the hotel:
Ischia has well-organized bus transport. Ticket price is 1 euro. The ticket is valid for 90 minutes and must be validated. You can purchase subscription tickets for 1, 2 days and a week. The fine for traveling without a ticket is 50 euros. There are two bus routes in Ischia that go around the island in a circle. The island consists of six communes, autonomous administrative-territorial units: Ischia, Forio, Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Serrara Fontana and Barano.
Traveling inside the island in a rented car is unlikely to be convenient or rational, since it is quite small. But going on an independent trip for a few days from the port of Naples, which can be reached by boat in 60 minutes, is a rather interesting option. The cost of renting a car with all insurance is about 70 euros per day. To find the best deal, we recommend using a search across all rental companies.
Cities and attractions of the island of Ischia
The municipality of Ischia is the most ancient part of the island and its capital. By law, a settlement is called a city. The city consists of two parts, Ischia Ponte and Ischia Porto, which are home to 17,700 inhabitants. There are many hotels, nightclubs, commercial centers, taverns and restaurants concentrated here. In Kartaromana Bay along the shore there are natural baths with thermal springs. Ischia Ponte gets its name from the word "bridge". The 220 m long stone bridge was built in the 15th century and connected the island of Ischia with the small island on which Ischia's most popular attraction is located - the Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese).
Aragonese castle
The first fortress on the island was erected by the Greek Jerone in 474 BC, when the Greeks fought with the Tyrrhenians. Later, the island often changed hands and the appearance of the fortress changed depending on which people dominated the island. In 1441, the fortress was restored, strengthened and enlarged to the size of the castle by Alfonso d'Aragon. In this citadel in the 15th century there were a Prince with a garrison, a Bishop with a Chapter, the Abbey of the Basilians of Greece, the Monastery of Clarisse, 13 churches with 7 parishes and 1892 families lived.
And during pirate raids, the entire population of the island took refuge behind the powerful walls of the castle. In the middle of the 18th century, pirate raids stopped, and the population moved to more comfortable places.
In 1823, the king of Naples turned the castle into a place of detention, and since 1851 the island has become a prison for political criminals. Currently, the castle, covering an area of 56,000 square meters, is a private property that is open to tourists. Tourists can get to the fortress along a path or using a modern elevator. The castle houses a weapons museum - a collection of weapons and torture instruments from the 14th to 17th centuries.
Commune Forio is located in the western part of the island. The largest commune. The population is 13,000 inhabitants. Forio is widely known for its thermal resources. The thermal park “Gardens of Poseidon” is located here. The Gardens of Poseidon is a UNESCO protected site located in Chitara Bay.
On the territory of the gardens, from April 1 to October 31, 22 swimming pools with constantly renewed water, unique in its chemical composition, are available to visitors, the temperature of which ranges from 21 to 42 degrees.
There is also a large Olympic swimming pool filled with sea water. A little above the cascading pools, among the olive trees, there is a natural grotto with a Roman sauna on a natural hyperthermal spring. Separately, it is worth mentioning the “Japanese bath”, which is made in the shape of an oval made of stone with. The bottom of the bathhouse is lined with coarse gravel.
The bathhouse is divided into two parts, the water in which has a temperature of 15 and 40 degrees, respectively. In this temperature regime, thermal shocks occur, which have a beneficial effect on the body.
The entrance ticket for the introductory tour is 5 euros (children under 3 years old are free), a full-day ticket costs 32 euros (35 euros in August), a half-day ticket costs 23 euros (25 euros in August). Children 3-12 years old pay 50% of the cost. When purchasing a subscription for several days, the ticket price is not significant, but is reduced to 29 euros per day. Therm official website www.giardiniposeidonterme.com with current prices works only in Italian (as of April 2014).
In Forio, it is worth visiting the La Mortella Gardens, a garden created in a place where a lava flow once flowed. Exotic plants from all over the world are collected here. Tropical birds flutter above the tea house. The idea of creating the garden belonged to William and Susannah Walton, and the project was brought to life by designer Russell Page. The botanical garden is open to the public 4 days a week from early April to late November. 
Commune Casamicciola located in the north of the island near the crater of the extinct volcano Rotaro, population – 7140 people. The thermal park "Gardens of Castigliene" is open to visitors. There are also hot mineral water springs in this commune. This is a green region where it is coolest during the summer months.
Commune Lacco Ameno- the smallest, 3055 people live here. It is located in the northeastern part of the island at the foot of the Epomeo volcano. From the embankment you can observe one of the symbols of Ischia - Fungo, a mushroom-shaped rock.
The tuff rock is a unique work of nature. Lacco Ameno is also famous for its archaeological museum and the Negombo Gardens thermal park.
Commune Serrara Fontana located in the southern part of the island, population – 3000 inhabitants. This is the most prestigious place on the island. Here most expensive hotels , most of which, despite the price, are booked many months in advance and there are no noisy discos and commercial centers. For lovers of water treatments, there are thermal parks "Aphrodite-Apollo" and "Tropical".
Not far from the beach there are small fishermen's houses painted in pastel colors. This is an area with very beautiful panoramas, since almost the entire territory is located above 300 m above sea level.
Commune Barano occupies the south-eastern slope of the island, population 8150 people. Here it is The best beach on the island is Maronti . It is worth visiting the Nitrodi Spring to take a therapeutic shower and drink water recommended for the prevention of skin diseases. For connoisseurs of Christian architecture are open: Church of St. Sebastian the Martyr, Church of the Virgin Mary of Grace, Church of John the Baptist and other objects.
Traditional cuisine on the island of Ischia
Island kitchen very closely related to Neapolitan cuisine and the cuisine of the Campania region. 
However, Ischia is also famous for its traditional dishes. The most popular is Iskitanese rabbit (“coniglio all’ischitana”), which takes first place at Sunday lunches. Rabbits are bred on the island in earthen pits and fed exclusively on grass.
The most popular drink here, as throughout Campania, is lemon liqueur.
Holidays on the island
It is worth mentioning the traditional Iskitan holidays.
Running of the Holy Angel. In Forio, on Easter Sunday, a statue of the angel Gabriel is taken out of the church to announce the news of the resurrection of Jesus. The angel is carried three times to the Mother of God, and he, ringing the bells, conveys the good news. For the third time, the mourning veil falls from Mary’s face.
Feast of St. Anne. Many years ago, on the shores of Cartaromana Bay stood the Church of St. Anne. Every year on July 26, fishermen sailed here on boats and performed ceremonies in honor of St. Anne, the patroness of pregnant women; after the ceremonies, picnics and celebrations were held. Since the 30s of the last century, the tradition has been renewed; on July 26, competitions are held between boats decorated with flowers. This beautiful holiday attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world to the island.
Where to stay
Watch the video review of our favorite hotel on the island of Ischia:
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Ischia is a dream island. When you get to Ischia, you get a double feeling: you seem to be in Italy, but you don’t seem to be. Ischia is significantly different from other Italian islands. You feel special here, and all because this place puts an emphasis on health and eternal youth. The presence of the Monte Vezzi, Epomeo and Trabotti volcanoes on Ischia contributed to the formation of underground thermal springs on the island. Even in ancient times, people came here with the hope of healing from various ailments, which was soon miraculously justified. Today it is a stunning combination of amazing nature and man-made cultural heritage.
The Ischia Peninsula is immersed in the waters of the Gulf of Naples. The distance from land is 7 km, while from Naples it is 40 km. Territorially located under the authority of Campania. 
Distance to Naples - 28 km, to Salerno - 69 km, to Rome - 178 km, to Terni - 231 km, to Taormina - 341 km, to Pisa - 442 km, to Venice - 540 km, to Milan - 653 km. 
The capital of the island of the same name, Ischia, in the northeast of the island, has 6 territorial districts: Ischia, Casamicciola, Barano, Forio, Lacco Ameno and Serrara. 
Ischia Porto is a part of the city that is a port with a waterfront. From here there are ferry connections with other cities of the island, cargo ships dock here, and the evening marks the beginning of a vibrant club life. Ischia Ponte is the place to go for the main tourist attractions. For example, to visit the Aragonese Castle, perched on the very top of the cliff. From its highest point of 113 m, stunning views of the nearby surroundings open up. 
You can get to Ischia in 40 minutes. ferry service from Naples.
The most notable beaches of Ischia are "Spiaggia Mandra" and "Spiaggia dei Pescatori". Transparent water, a gradual entrance to the sea, clean sand, and in the distance you can see the tops of the islands of Procida and Vivara. 
Popular resorts in Ischia include Forio with the “Gardens of Poseidon” (22 sources), Lacco Ameno with the “Gardens of Negombo”, Serrara with the thermal park “Apollo and Aphrodite” and Casamicholla with the “Gardens of Castigliene”.
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I hereby, being the Customer of tourist services included in the tourism product, and the authorized representative of the persons (tourists) specified in the Application, give consent to the Agent and his authorized representatives to process my data and the data of persons (tourists) contained in the Application: last name, name, patronymic, date and place of birth, gender, citizenship, series, passport number, other passport data indicated in the passport; residence and registration address; home and mobile phone; E-mail address; as well as any other data relating to my identity and the identity of the persons specified in the Application, to the extent necessary for the implementation and provision of tourism services, including those included in the tourism product generated by the Tour Operator, for any action (operation) or set of actions ( operations) performed with my personal data and the data of the persons specified in the Application, including (without limitation) collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, clarification (updating, changing), extraction, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access), depersonalization, blocking, deletion, destruction of personal data, as well as the implementation of any other actions provided for by the current legislation of the Russian Federation, using automation tools, including in information and telecommunication networks, or without the use of such means, if the processing of personal data without the use of such means corresponds to the nature of the actions (operations) performed with personal data using automation tools, that is, it allows, in accordance with a given algorithm, a search for personal data recorded on a tangible medium and contained in file cabinets or other systematized collections of personal data, and/or access to such personal data, as well as the transfer (including cross-border) of this personal data to the Tour Operator and third parties - partners of the Agent and the Tour Operator.
The processing of personal data is carried out by the Agent and his authorized representatives (Tour Operator and direct service providers) for the purpose of fulfilling this agreement (including, depending on the terms of the agreement - for the purpose of issuing travel documents, booking rooms in accommodation facilities and with carriers, transferring data to consulate of a foreign state, resolving claim issues when they arise, submitting information to authorized government bodies (including at the request of courts and internal affairs bodies)).
I hereby confirm that the personal data provided by me to the Agent is reliable and can be processed by the Agent and his authorized representatives.
I hereby give my consent to the Agent and Tour Operator to send me emails/information messages to the email address and/or mobile phone number I have provided.
I hereby confirm that I have the authority to provide personal data of the persons specified in the Application, and undertake the obligation to reimburse the Agent for any costs associated with my lack of appropriate authority, including losses associated with sanctions of inspection authorities.
I agree that the text of my consent to the processing of personal data, given by me of my own free will, in my interests and in the interests of the persons specified in the Application, is stored electronically in a database and/or on paper and confirms the fact of consent to process and transfer personal data in accordance with the above provisions and take responsibility for the accuracy of the provision of personal data.
This consent is given for an indefinite period and can be withdrawn by me at any time, and insofar as it concerns a specific person, the subject of personal data specified in the Application, by the specified person by sending a written notice to the Agent by mail.
I hereby confirm that my rights as a subject of personal data have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.
I hereby confirm that the consequences of withdrawing this consent have been explained to me by the Agent and are clear to me.
This Consent is an annex to this Application.
