Ischia Free tour
Ischia Free tour
Ischia Free Tour-Ischia Weekend Travel Guide

Your perfect plan for beaches, spas, panoramas, and local food

in our Ischia Weekend Travel Guide you will have the possibility to know Ischia, is one of the most beautiful islands in the Bay of Naples — volcanic, lush, full of hot springs, scenic beaches, and tiny postcard villages. It’s quieter than Capri and cheaper than Positano, but just as spectacular if you know where to go.

Below is the ideal guide for a 2- or 3-day trip.

🛥 How to Get to Ischia

  • From Naples: ferries and hydrofoils leave from Molo Beverello, Porta di Massa, and Pozzuoli.
  • Travel time:
    • Hydrofoil → 45–55 min
    • Ferry → 1h20–1h40

🗓 WEEKEND ITINERARY our Ischia Weekend Travel Guide

⭐ Day 1 — Explore Ischia Porto & Ischia Ponte

🌊 Morning — Ischia Porto

  • Walk the marina lined with cafés and bougainvillea.
  • Take a swim at Spiaggia degli Inglesi, a quiet beach just a short walk away.

🏰 Afternoon — Aragonese Castle

Walk across the long causeway to reach the Castello Aragonese, the island’s icon.
Inside you’ll find:

  • ancient churches
  • beautiful gardens
  • medieval towers
  • stunning sea views

Allow 2 hours for the visit.

🌅 Sunset — Cartaromana

Go down to Baia di Cartaromana, famous for:

  • emerald water
  • hot springs in the sea
  • perfect views of the castle

🍝 Dinner Suggestions (Traditional Ischian Cuisine)

  • Ristorante Da Ciccio – seafood & local dishes
  • Al Pontile – dining with castle views
  • La Lampara (Ponte) – romantic spot overlooking the water

⭐ Day 2 — Hot Springs & Beaches

♨️ Morning — Thermal Parks

Ischia is famous for its natural thermal waters. Choose one:

🌺 Poseidon Gardens (Forio)

  • Biggest and most famous
  • 20+ thermal pools
  • Private beach
  • Great facilities

🌿 Negombo (Lacco Ameno)

  • More boutique
  • Beautiful botanical garden atmosphere
  • Sea access + thermal pools

🏖 Afternoon — Relax in Lacco Ameno or Forio

Best spots:

  • Spiaggia di San Montano – turquoise, calm, ideal for photos
  • Chiaia & Citara Beach (Forio) – wide sandy beaches

🌄 Sunset — Forio’s Church of Soccorso

One of the most beautiful sunsets in all of Italy.

🍕 Dinner in Forio

  • La Bella Napoli for pizza
  • Il Saturnino for seafood
  • Trattoria Il Focolare (inland) for the famous Coniglio all’Ischitana (Ischian rabbit stew)

⭐ Day 3 — The Wild Side of Ischia (Optional)

If you have an extra day:

⛰ Hike Mount Epomeo

Ischia’s highest point.

  • 1.5–2h hike
  • Panoramic views of Capri, Procida, Vesuvius
  • Tea stop at the cave-like restaurant near the peak

🛶 Afternoon — Boat Tour

Circumnavigation of the island:

  • Grotta Verde (Green Cave)
  • Maronti Beach
  • Sant’Angelo
  • Hidden coves accessible only by boat

🍨 Evening in Sant’Angelo

The chicest and most photogenic town on the island.
Perfect for:

  • walking the tiny pedestrian alleys
  • aperitivo by the sea
  • gelato at Enoteca La Stadera

🌟 What to Eat in Ischia our Ischia Weekend Travel Guide

Don’t leave without trying:

  • Coniglio all’Ischitana – traditional island rabbit dish
  • Zingara Ischitana – toasted local sandwich
  • Limoncello & Rucolino – local liquors (Rucolino is special to Ischia)
  • Pesce Fresco – seafood is excellent and affordable

🏨 Where to Stay

Best areas

  • Ischia Porto → nightlife, restaurants, easy transport
  • Forio → sunsets, beaches, most hotels
  • Sant’Angelo → quiet, romantic, premium
  • Miramare e Castello (Ischia Ponte) – luxury
  • Hotel San Montano (Lacco Ameno) – incredible views
  • Sorriso Thermae Resort & Spa (Forio) – great value
  • Punta Chiarito Resort (Sant’Angelo) – peaceful and scenic

🚤 Good to Know

  • Renting a scooter is the best way to explore.
  • Beaches are sandy in the north, more rocky in the south.
  • Thermal parks require swim caps in some pools.
  • Avoid August if possible — crowded and expensive.

Sure! Here are useful, safe, official external links you can add to your Ischia travel guide.
I’ve included transportation, thermal parks, main attractions, and helpful resources.

🔗 Useful External Links for an Ischia Travel Guide

🛥 Ferries & Transport

♨️ Thermal Parks

🏰 Main Attractions

🏨 Hotels (Official Websites)

🌍 General Island Information

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