![]() ![]() In a day with good visibility, you will see the entire Gulf of Naples with the islands of Capri, Procida, Vivara and the whole coast of Sorrento. If you are an early riser, go there to see the sunrise. Along the way, there are also a couple of restaurants where to stop. There are various paths you can take to get to the top, but I recommend the walk from Serrara Fontana that leads up to the peak. ![]() The view from the top of Mount Epomeo is one of the best in Italy. TREKKING AT THE MOUNT EPOMEO (DIFFICULTY MODERATE) Not far from Lacco Ameno is the archeological museum of Pithecusae, where the famous Nestor’s cup is kept, one of the oldest examples of alphabetic writing. Over time the rock has cooled and has been eroded by the sea, which gave it the characteristic shape of a mushroom.Īccording to the ancient legend, two young lovers decided to run away to the sea to escape the families who did not approve of their union but unfortunately drowned, and so mother nature to protect forever their love erected the great rock at the precise point where they disappeared. It is an ancient green tuff rock about 10 meters high and originally erupted from the mouth of Mount Epomeo. It is very small and quick to visit, but it has a lot of interesting places to see.įirst of all, you must take a picture with “Il Fungo”, which means “the mushroom”. Lacco Ameno is a town situated northwest of Ischia island. Subscribe to get our FREE eBook with tips on saving money when you travel! TAKE A PICTURE OF “IL FUNGO” OF LACCO AMENO IN ISCHIA, ITALY My favorite wine bar is Tira Tardi, and the owner Gianni will be able to suggest you the perfect drink to try! ![]() Today it houses an art gallery and a small municipal museum.įorio has also a great nightlife with restaurants, disco, bars, and live music pubs. The Torrione played a great role for centuries helping the population to prevent the pirates. It was a sighting tower and is not far from the church. The church overlook is definitely one of the best places to admire the sunset. It is small but charming and is located on a promontory overlooking the sea. If you are looking for something romantic to do, the Church of Soccorso is the perfect place to admire the sunset.įorio is located in the western part of the island and the Church of Soccorso its symbol. The tickets cost € 10.ĪDMIRE THE SUNSET FROM THE CHURCH OF SOCCORSO IN FORIO HOURS AND COST: Open 7 days a week, all year, from 9 am until sunset. I tasted an Ischitan glass of wine which was simply delicious.įor those who are interested in historical aspects, there is a museum of weapons and instruments of torture from the 14th century. On the top of the castle is a very nice bar with a spectacular view on Vivara and Procida islands. The castle has also been the location of several Italian and international films. It is the location of important theatrical events and one of the locations of the Ischia Film Festival. Nowadays, the castle is a private property that tourists can visit, and is equipped with a lift and a nice bar with a stunning sea view. The castle was built by Gerone in 474 BC and transformed it into the castle of King Alfonso of Aragon, and later into a prison for political criminals. The Aragonese Castle is simply magnificent to see and visit. ![]() VISIT THE ARAGONESE CASTLE IN ISCHIA PONTE It is something that should not be missed! The sea is a protected marine area and there is also diving, where you can see the fake black coral “ savaglia savalgia”. Sant’Angelo is also near Maronti Beach, where the thermal waters create the steaming “Fumarole” phenomenon. Sant’Angelo is an Italian favorite for the wealthy, where they arrive on yachts to have dinner and enjoy the thermal baths. The entire village is a pedestrian area so it is possible to walk around enjoy the place and go shopping at its very nice Italian boutiques. The headland is a huge tuff rock, where access is not allowed. It is characterized by Moorish-style houses a small marina and by the famous headland “Torre di Sant’Angelo” connected with an isthmus to the “Piazzetta”. Sant’Angelo is still a quiet and picturesque fishing village located in the south of Ischia. Pin For Later SIP A GLASS OF WINE IN THE “PIAZZETTA” OF SANT’ANGELO IN ISCHIA ITALY ![]()
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