How to get there:
Ischia can be easily reached from Naples by hydrofoil or ferry.
The best months to visit are June and September, while crowds make July and August visits unbearable. For further information, contact the Ufficio del Turismo, Comune di Ischia, ph. 081-991166 or 081-991466.
Useful web-sites:
www.ischiaonline.it
Italian-English website really complete and update.
www.ischia.com (English)
and www.ischiahotels.it
(Italian, w/ hotel browser).
Hotels:
There are more than many! First decide on where you want to stay then decide on a hotel. The best:
Grand Hotel Punta Molino Terme * * * * *
Ischia Porto, Lungomare C. Colombo, 23
ph. 081-991544, fax. 081-991562, web: www.puntamolino.it
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Near the sea and thermal treatments and beauty farm.
Near the city center:
Hotel La Villarosa * * * *
Via G. Gigante, 5
ph. 081-991316, fax. 081-992425
A converted old house, now a gracious lodging.
At Lacco Ameno:
Regina Isabella & Royal Sporting * * * *
Piazza Santa Restituta, 24
ph. 081-994322, fax. 081-900190
San Montano Hotel * * * *
ph. 081-994033, fax 081-980242
Among the greenery, with a splendid view
At Forio:
Hotel Mezzatorre * * * *
ph. 081-986111, fax 081-986015
a marvelous view and enticing park
Shopping on the Island:
Naturally, bars and restaurants, clubs and shopping can be found all about, with the best shops in Porto. Local products include lemons, oregano, capers, Mennella ceramics and wines produced by Ambra. The jewelry by Maja (in Piazzetta Aragonese on the Ischia Ponte and the footwear creations by House of Corsi (Corso Vittoria Colonna al Porto) are quite special.
Thermal parks:
The most beautiful are Castiglioni in Casamicciola, Negombo in Lacco Ameno, Giardini Poseidon in Forio (largest; must see!) and the Tropical in Sant'Angelo, small but filled with flowers!
Excursions:
On top of all the rest, there are island tours and trips to the small island of Procida, a small island both picturesque and primitive, famous for its lemons.
Entertainment:
A busy calendar of events has been foreseen for 1999:
music, concerts, exhibitions, festivals and a beach party or two -- or three...
