Wakacje Ischia - holidays and trips

Ischia – Italian vacations on the Green Island

Stone pine forests, vineyards, citrus and chestnut groves are the reasons why Ischia is called the Green Island. The wonderful Mediterranean climate, varied coastline with beautiful beaches and steep rocks, landscapes with white houses and the ever-present blue sea and the famous hot springs have impressed tourists from all over the world for a long time. Ischia is the neighbor of Capri and the largest island in the Gulf of Naples, which is about 45 km². It is only 10 kilometers away from the mainland and 40 kilometers away from Naples. The often photographed majestic Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese) in Ischia Ponte, located on a coastal island, connected to the mainland by the Ponte Aragonese bridge is the showcase of the island.

Beaches and hot springs

Ischia has long been famous for its rich natural resources: mineral water and hot springs, of which there are over 100 on the island! Famous holiday resorts like: Santo Angelo, Forio, Lacco Ameno, not only allow you to enjoy the sun and sea, but also offer a wide range of prophylaxis and therapeutic treatments using the benefits of thermal water. The most famous natural SPA in Italy is the town of Ischia Porto, where the hot springs are located in... a volcano crater. Ischia is also a very good choice for beach lovers. The famous and popular sandy beach is located in the area of Forio, it is worth to visit the long Maronti beach near Barano, or Fungo in the area of Lacco Ameno, the symbol of which is the rock formation resembling a mushroom with its shape.

Forio - the oldest locality on the island

Forio, the oldest locality on the island, is worth visiting not only because of the beach. The city full of charming narrow streets also has the Giardini La Mortella, the famous gardens with magnificent Mediterranean and subtropical vegetation, and Punta Soccorso, a typical Mediterranean-style church where you can admire the unique sunsets.

Rabbit and Limoncello

In the numerous restaurants and taverns you can taste the traditional specialties of the local cuisine as well as local wines. Of particular note is the coniglio all'ischitana, or rabbit prepared in the traditional Ischian way, as well as the mozzarella di bufala made from buffalo milk. The almond-chocolate cake without flour - torta caprese and a glass of the lemon Limoncello - are a must for dessert.

Around the island — visiting the most beautiful corners of Ischia. A ride to Lacco Ameno, the symbol of which is the rock formation resembling a mushroom with its shape. Then a visit to Casamicciola Terme, where you can enjoy a picturesque view of Ischia Porto and Aragon Castle. Tasting of local alcohols, which you can buy. A ride to the highest town on the island - Serrara Fontana, located on the slope of Mount Epomeo, where you can enjoy a cup of Italian coffee or try local snacks. Then a stop in the picturesque resort of Sant'Angelo, from where you can admire the view of the Gulf of Naples and the Capri Island . Free time for purchase of souvenirs and thermal therapeutic cosmetics. Half-day trip. Price - approx. 25 EUR.

Capri Island — a cruise to the favourite island of Roman emperors, called a pearl of Tyrrhenian Sea. Free time in Anacapri town with the Church of St. Michael, the villa of Casa Rosa (Red House) with a gallery and a statue of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. A big attraction is the villa of St. Michael, where you can see the remains of Greek and Roman times integrated into the building and a wonderful view of the Marina Grande. Possibility of climbing Capri’s highest mountain in a chair lift: Monte Solaro, which offers a breathtaking view of two bays. In the afternoon, a ride to the town of Capri, which is considered to be the capital of the island. Free time for sightseeing tours around the city, the Gardens of Augustus, the famous Blue Grotto or a cruise around the island. Day trip. Price - approx. 80 EUR, children - approx. 60 EUR (does not include entry tickets to the St. Michael Church: approx. 3 EUR, the villa of Casa Rosa: approx. 3.5 EUR, the villa of St. Michael: 8 EUR/person, the Blue Grotto: approx. 35 EUR, travel by the chair lift: approx. 11 EUR, cruise around the island: approx. 18 EUR, the Gardens of Augustus: approx. 1 EUR).

Pompeii and Vesuvius — sightseeing the ruins of the ancient town of Pompeii, destroyed by an eruption of the Vesuvius volcano in the year 79. Early morning departure to the port and then transfer to mainland Italy by ferry. Visiting archaeological sites and free time in Pompeii. For volunteers a lunch in the restaurant. Then entering the Vesuvius volcano at an altitude of approx. 1000 m above sea level, free time to reach the peak of the volcano. Admiring the crater and the Gulf of Naples. Day trip. Price - approx. 62 EUR (does not include: entrance ticket to the visited archaeological sites in Pompeii: approx. 15 EUR, entrance ticket to the peak of the Vesuvius volcano: approx. 10 EUR, lunch approx. 15 EUR).

Procida Island — a cruise to the smallest island in the Gulf of Naples - a beautiful Procida, not yet fully discovered by tourists. A stop in Corricella fishing port, free time for lunch and sightseeing. During the cruise around the island there will be a few stops, during which there will be time for swimming in the sea (directly from the board of the boat). Return to Ischia late in the afternoon. Day trip. Price - approx. 60 EUR (does not include lunch in the restaurant on the island: approx. 15-20 EUR).

Cruise around Ischia — cruise along the coast of Ischia island with stops in beautiful marinas. During the cruise there will be time for swimming in the sea and snorkeling (getting down to the sea from the deck on the ladder), and a cheerful crew will encourage you to have fun together and make this day an unforgettable experience. Snacks, water, wine and seafood lunch on board. Day trip. Price - approx. 60 EUR, children - approx. 48 EUR (includes: water, wine, snacks, lunch); min. 10 people required.

Amalfi Coast — a cruise to the coast famous for its beautiful bays, mysterious caves and high cliffs, included in the UNESCO list. Free time in the towns: Amalfi - the former apostolic capital and the center of the medieval republic, and Positano - majestically emerging from the sea. Day trip. Price - approx. 55 EUR.

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.