Ischia is a volcanic island at the western coast of Italy, part of Naples, the largest islands in the Naples Gulf, along with two other islands, Visda and Capri.
Also, the island is often called "Enaria", and he was also nicknamed the corner of "eternal youth and beauty." 62 thousand people live here. There are three volcanoes on this small island, the last eruption happened in the distant 1301. So, you can not worry and calmly go to study this pictorial corner. By the way, this island has chosen many creative people, from among whom the composer William Walton, who moved to the sunny island from rainy England in the middle of the last century. The island is small, it can be bypassed from the west to the east or from north to south for 2.5 hours. And so where can I go here and what to see.
Thermal Park "Poseidon Gardens"
This luxury park can be found in one of the island coves near the Volcano Epomeo. An incredibly picturesque place-ride sandy beaches that hug mountain ranges, and, of course, the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea. The park is replete with eucalyptus, pine, olive, citrus gardens, flowers and shrubs, and the main attraction - 18 pools with hot and cool thermal water. This is the perfect place for the whole family. Adults can choose any pool or go to the sauna on the hyperthermal source in the style of ancient Roman term, and the children here will not be bored here, for them there are shallow pools and there are some entertainment. These water with a large content of sulfates, mineral salts and phosphates are famous for their healing properties.
Address: Via Giovanni Mazzella, 87, Forio
Negombo Thermal Park (Parco Negombo)
And another thermal park attracts quite a few tourists. Located in the town of Lacco Ameno, in the Gulf of San Montano. This is a very beautiful place -Relen gardens, snow-white beaches, rocks. In 1946, Botanist Luigi Selvestro Camerseini was so impressed with these species that he founded the Botanical Garden on this territory. Negombo is, in general, the area on Sri Lanka, but a scientist who traveled a lot that the beaches of the sinky are very similar to Nembo and decided to simply call his park in honor of the South Asian "Comrade". Guests Park can, above all, sunbathe on a luxurious beach, swim in one of 12 pools with sea or thermal water to soak in the spa parks. And you can just stroll through the park - an amazing variety of nature, about 500 species of various exotic plants!
How to find: Baia di S. Montano, 1.5 km northwest from the center of Lakco Ameno
Aragonse Castle (Castello Aragonese)
A visit to the island just can not do without a hike to the fortress Castello Aragonse. The castle was built in order to protect the island from enemy raids. The fortress was built in the 5th century BC (at least the first mention of the construction dates back to this time). In the 14th century, the Maschio Tower was attached to a simple fortress, and a century later, the castle was connected to the island with the help of the bridge (after all, the lock is located on a separate tiny isochka).In the 16th century - two monasters, the cathedral and 12 churches, built in those days, were built, here he lived in his beautiful residence bishop, which fired the affairs in the fortress. In the 18th century, the entire population of the island, 1892 families who hid there from pirates lived in this castle. In general, from time immemorial, who just did not live in the castle, who did not have anything, just amazing! Today, the fortress is a favorite tourist destination. Inside the castle you can see the amazing frescoes of the Masters of the Jotto School (13th Century).
How to find: Via Pontile Aragonese, the eastern part of the island, the area of Graniano
Reef fungo
This natural reef is one of the main attractions of the town of Lakco-Ameno, which is in the north of witnesses. The name of the reef is translated from Italian as "mushroom" - and all because in their form this speaker from the sea of rock and the truth is quite similar to the mushroom. Predated this reef served as a pier for fishing boats. For many centuries and the strongest waves fell asleep, so, the rock is increasingly becoming more like a boletus or a bench. Fungio even became a kind of lacko-amen symbol. Of course, such an interesting natural phenomenon simply could not miss the legends. For example, one legend says that two young people were very in love with each other, but their parents were categorically against their relationship, so a couple decided to escape from the island, but drowned near the coast. The goddess of the lands of Gay, the impressive of this story of love erected on the spot of the death of a girl and a guy here is such a kind of tombstone. A completely charming creature of nature!
How to find: Via Roma Street, opposite the Cathedral of Comune Di Lacco Ameno
Tower Torrione
This tower - the fortress erected to protect the town of Forio from the raids of Saracinov in the 9th century. Many centuries, this round tower was exclusively a military object. The construction is divided into two levels. Below was previously located warehouse for food, weapons and water, the garrison is located on top. At the moment, the place where the warehouse was previously converted to the city museum, and from above you can admire the galleries of the artist Giovanni Maltese.
How to find: Porto di Forio, near Via Cristoforo Colombo Street
Chiesa Del Soccorso
A completely unique structure, the church of sailors and fishermen, built in honor of St. Mary Snowy in the 14th century. The church can be found in the city of Forio, one of the most beautiful and large cities of the island, and, by the way, the church is located just 400 meters from Torrionon Tower.
A small white temple in the Moorish and Mediterranean style was decorated with precious majolicica (ceramics from burned clay using painted glazes) with scenes from the passions of Christ. Inside, you can see the statues of saints, a beautiful altar with the image of St. Augustine, paintings with maritime themes, as well as two marble medallion, which were transferred from the sarcophagus of the ancient Cathedral of Czyre. In addition, the place where the church is located is incredibly picturesque, because it is built on the serving cape, from where on a sunny day there is a luxurious view of the sea and the island.
Address: Via Del Soccorso, 1, Forio