Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The island's main bus station is in Ischia Porto. There are two principal lines: the Circo
Sinistra CS; Left Circle), which circles the island anticlockwise, and the (Circo Destra
CD; Right Circle), which travels clockwise. These buses pass through each town and de-
part every 30 minutes. Buses pass near all hotels and campsites. A single ticket, valid for
90 minutes, costs €1.90; a daily, multiuse ticket is €6; and a two-day ticket is €10. Taxis
and microtaxis (scooter-engined three-wheelers) are also available.
Help the island avoid congestion and pollution by not bringing your car. If you want to
hire one (or a scooter), there are plenty of rental firms, including
Fratelli del Franco
( 081
99 13 34;
www.noleggiodelfranco.it
; Via A de Luca 127)
, which hires out cars (from €30 per day),
scooters (around €30) and mountain bikes (around €10 per day). You can't take a rented
vehicle off the island.
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Dig out your paintbox: the Bay of Naples' smallest island (and its best-kept secret) is a
soulful blend of hidden lemon groves, weathered fishing folk and pastel-hued houses.
August aside - when beach-bound mainlanders flock to its shores - its narrow sun-
bleached streets are the domain of the locals.
Sights & Activities
The best way to explore the island - a mere 4 sq km - is on foot or by bike. However, the
island's narrow roads can be clogged with cars - one of its few drawbacks.
From panoramic Piazza dei Martiri, the village of
Corricella
tumbles down to its marina
in a riot of pinks, yellows and whites. Further south, a steep flight of steps leads down to
Chiaia
beach, one of the island's most beautiful.
All pink, white and blue, little
Marina di Chiaiolella
has a yacht-stocked marina, old-
school eateries and a languid disposition. Nearby, the
Lido
is a popular beach.
Abbazia di San
Michele Arcangelo
( 334 8514028, 334 8514252; associazionemillennium@virgilio.it; Via Terra Murata 89, Terra Murata;
donation appreciated;
CHURCH, MUSEUM
9.45am-12.45pm & 3.30-6pm)
This former Benedictine abbey was built
