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pals decorate rooms, that once played host to the likes of Gina Lollabrigida, Grace Kelly
and Federico Fellini.
Equally striking are the villa's gardens, complete with lemon trees, fountain, a chil-
dren's playground and star-worthy views towards the Campi Flegrei.
Negombo
( 081 98 61 52;
www.negombo.it
;
Baia di San Montano, Lacco Ameno; admission all
day €30, from 1pm €25, from 3.30pm €17; 8.30am-7pm Apr-Oct)
This is the place to
come for a dose of pampering. Part spa resort, part botanical wonderland, with more than
500 exotic plant species, the Negombo's combination of Zen-like thermal pools,
hammam, contemporary sculpture and private beach on San Montano Bay tends to draw a
younger crowd than many other Ischian spa spots.
There's a Japanese labyrinth pool for weary feet, a decent
tavola calda
(snack bar), and
a full range of massage and beauty treatments. Those arriving by car or scooter can park
all day on site (car €4, scooter €2.50). For a free dip in the bay, follow the signs to the
spiaggia (beach) out the front of Negombo.
SPA
CASA MUSEO
The good news is that this museum is well signposted and has a car park. The bad news is that it is on a
perilous corner on the mountain road between Buonopane and Fontana. Double back if you can because
this beguiling museum,
Casa Museo
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(House Museum; 349 7198879;
SS 270 Serrara Fontana; 10am-7pm)
is far more interesting than its name gives on. Tunnelled into
the rock face, every room contains extraordinary sculptures and carvings, made out of stone, wood and
pebbles; the latter including such quirky exhibits as a life size pig. Other wonderful pieces include a
stone head of Neptune, fanciful pebble reptiles, wooden furniture carved out of gnarled tree trunks and
intricately patterned pebble mosaics covering the walls, even in the bathroom…. Check out the Alice in
Wonderland-style tunnels that lead here, there - and absolutely nowhere! The museum is free, although
a donation is appreciated.
