Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Giardini Poseidon
(Poseidon Gardens; 081 908 71 11; www.giardini poseidonterme.com; Via Mazzella, Spiaggia di Citara; day pass
€32; 9am-7pm summer)
No, you haven't died and gone to heaven. You're just south of
Forio, at this sprawling spa nirvana. Spoil yourself rotten from a wide choice of treat-
ments and facilities, including massages, saunas, jacuzzis and terraced pools spilling
down the volcanic cliffside. Waiting at the bottom is your own private beach.
SPA
Monte Epomeo
Lace up those hiking boots and set out on a roughly 2.5km, 50-minute uphill walk from
the village of Fontana, which will bring you to the top of
Monte Epomeo
(788m). Formed by
an underwater eruption, it delivers superlative views of the Bay of Naples.
The little church near the summit is the 15th-century
Cappella di San Nicola di Bari
, which
features a pretty maiolica floor.
WALKING TRAIL
DIVING
Ischia Diving
( 081 98 18 52;
www.ischiadiving.net
; Via Iasolino 106, Ischia Porto; single dive €60)
This well-established
diving outfit offers some attractively priced dive packages, like five dives (including
equipment) for €225.
Sleeping
Most hotels close in winter and prices normally drop considerably among those that stay
open.
Camping Mirage
( 081 99 05 51;
www.campingmirage.it
; Via Maronti 37, Spiagga dei Maronti, Barano d'Ischia; camping 2 people,
car & tent €34.50-41.50; )
On one of Ischia's best beaches within walking distance of
Sant'Angelo, this shady camping ground offers 50 places, showers, laundry facilities, a
bar and a restaurant serving great seafood pasta.
CAMPGROUND
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Albergo Macrì
( 081 99 26 03; Via Iasolino 78a, Ischia Porto; s €45-65, d €84-110; )
Down a blind alley near the
main port, this place is run by a smiley lady and has a friendly, low-key vibe. While the
pine and bamboo furnishings won't snag any design awards, rooms are clean, bright and
comfy. All 1st-floor rooms have terraces and the small downstairs bar serves a mean es-
presso.
HOTEL
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