Things to do in Ischia Porto Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The Aragonese Castle is the symbol of the entire Island of Ischia. A fortified fortress in the middle of the sea with ancient churches, frescoed crypts, fascinating streets, wonderful views. A walk through 25 centuries of history.

Characterized by its gravelly bottom, it can be accessed either by land or by sea.

In the 13th century, Buonopane already had a church dedicated to St. John. They certainly founded it in Cossa, the noble family of Ischia.

Cavascura is one of the most amazing places on the island of Ischia. The farther you get from the sea, the more it seems to be in Cappadocia. Spires, pinnacles drawn by the wind, peaked walls full of bird nests.

It is a small sandy beach located near the marina of Lacco Ameno. It is a child-friendly beach because the depth of the sea increases gradually.

A particular rock in the shape of a mushroom, precisely ten meters high and positioned a stone's throw from the shore. It is green tuff and was erupted from the mouth of Mount Epomeo and eroded over the centuries by the action of the sea.

Opened to the public in 1999, the Civic Archaeological Museum of Pithecusae, in the beautiful Villa Arbusto of Ischia, consists of eight rooms where more than three thousand finds are exhibited, thanks to which the museum has been named the oldest Greek allocation in southern Italy. The finds illustrate the history of the island of Ischia from Prehistory to Roman times. Numerous finds come from the necropolis of San Montano.

The origins of the Abbey date back to the eleventh century, but its architecture, following destruction and reconstructions, dates back to the 16th century. Inside it is possible to admire paintings, sculptures and the precious altars, as well as the lower area that houses the Museum, the Ossuary and the library that houses ancient manuscripts.

The walls were built by the Avalos family in 1500, like the well-known palace of Avalos (also called Castle), which in the 19th century became a prison and now can be seen only from the outside.

The Negombo Botanical Thermal Gardens were created by Duke Luigi Silvestro Camerini who settled himself to Ischia in 1946. The Garden was designed by Ermanno Casasco and houses plants from Brazil, Australia, Japan and South Africa. There are also contemporary artistic works such as Arnaldo Pomodoro's “The Arch in Heaven”. The Spa hosts the waters that flow at a temperature of 40 °C, particularly indicated in the treatment of osteo-articular diseases.

If you visit Forio d'Ischia you must not forget to visit the fabulous Bay of Sorgeto. It is the perfect match between the sea and outdoor spa treatments in stunning locations.

For those who want to relax and enjoy a wonderful spa treatment, it is worth visiting the Thermal Park Poseidon Gardens, Bay Citara. Come over!

In Forio d'Ischia you can enjoy visiting places of stunning beauty; one of them is the Beach of Chiaia, with a nice fine sand, where you can relax after a dip.

We recommend a visit to the beautiful public garden Mortella, which houses a treasure in rare plants and stunning beauty. Check it out!

The beautiful town of Forio, Ischia, maintained over time a strong influence in the Saracenic architecture. A fascinating place that deserves your visit.

For sea lovers, we recommend a dip in the beautiful and clean sea of the Bay Citara. The beaches are really beautiful and worth a visit.

Important religious building in the city, built around 1350, with a magnificent Greek - Byzantine style and a beautiful sea view. In its interior there are frescoes. Worth a visit.

The Lower Tower or the so-called anti-Saracen Tower dates back to medieval times. It stands at Misero, which is a hamlet of the municipality of Bacoli, in the province of Naples. Near the Tower there are still ruins of barracks and fortifications, present since World War II. It had the function of protecting and supervising against the phenomenon of banditism. The building has architectural and decorative elements typical of the Middle Ages.

The Aragonese Castle was built by Alfonso of Aragon at the end of the fifteenth century for the defense of the Gulf of Pozzuoli from the Moors. The building consists of a series of fortifications linked together. The castle has a strategic position that allows for a wide view that prevented the enemies from approaching. The castle of Baia is home to the Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields for its dominant position compared to the archaeological sites of the Phlegraean Campi.

The Archaeological Museum of the Phlegraean Fields is located in the municipality of Bacoli. It was established in 1993, and is located inside the Aragonese fortress, which is located south of the Gulf of Baia. The Museum houses a large collection of prehistoric archaeological objects.

Built in a strategic place at the end of the fifteenth century by Alfonso of Aragon, it was part of a program for the construction of fortification systems that extended throughout Italy by Aragon. It is a large architectural complex of Roman origin. It has had times of abandonment, but now, thanks to the reconstructions, it is in excellent condition and works as a museum, with various archaeological objects, even very rare.

The Temple of Diana is located within the municipal territory of Bacoli in the province of Naples. It is an archaeological site located in Baia. The building has special architectural and decorative elements of the time. The Temple was characterized by a colossal ogival dome, today collapsed in half. The construction looks like a large circular classroom enrolled in an octagon.

The Antro della Sibyl was discovered in 1932 and is located at the archaeological park of Cuma. It is said that the prophetess of the god Apollo received her faithful and Vatican in the name of the god Apollo. The tunnel excavated in the tufa rock connects the Acropolis to the southern hill. The gallery has a length of 131m, height 5m and width 2.4 m.

Cuma or 'Kyme' for the Greeks, is the oldest colony of Magna Grecia and the West, established in the 8th century BC. It lost its power in 1207 with the invasion of the Neapolitans. The Acropolis of Cuma is formed by eruptive rocks and fortification walls, and the 'Temple of Apollo, 'which is located on the lower terrace. On the upper one, instead, is the “Temple of Jupiter”. According to Virgil, it was mythical seat of the priestess Apollo.

According to the Greek and Roman religion, this lake is named Averno from a dark and deep chasm, not yet identified today, which was supposed to be an access to the Underworld. Near the lake, there are the Temple of Apollo and the dangerous cave that before World War II was the Cumana Sibyl Cumana Cave and the Cocceio Cave.

The Temple of Serapis in Pozzuoli is one of the most famous monuments in the entire ancient world. Also known as the Macellum of Pozzuoli, that is, the public market of the Roman city. The Monument is special and on several columns we can find traces of molluscs because, for a certain period of time, it was found below sea level.

The archaeological area was an ancient area inhabited in the second century BC. It is a question of retracing the whole history of the evolution of Pozzuoli, as physical testimonies within the Terra Ward create a link of history from the first Roman and Greek colonizations, up to modernity. Over the years he suffered a lot of damage. It is still in the process of restoration.

The temple built between the 1st and 2nd century AD was used until the fourth century. The construction has undergone several restorations. Currently, the property has a decent state of conservation. Of the classic scheme of succession calidarium-tepidarium-frigidarium, now only the frigidarium with the remains of the original environments is visible.

The Amphitheater was built in the first century AD by the architects themselves of the famous Colosseum. Its size is large (149 x 116 m) and its complex structure included a porch, three arches, the arena, the cavea and the basement. It is one of the most important archaeological evidence of the area that tells a lot about the history of Pozzuoli. The monument is available to all interested parties.

It is a very important monument for the large number of tombs. The buildings were built in the ancient gates of Pozzuoli at different ages and from ancient times they have been transformed into Christian cemeteries. Some of these buildings today are used as cellars or olive trees for sheep and goats. The presence of the numerous semicircular cavities is explained by the fact that the pagans used cremation for the dead. Some tombs still have the interior decoration intact, but almost all the tombs over time have been tampered with or subject to theft.

The Sanctuary of San Gennaro was built between 1574 until 1580 and is one of the most important monuments. Over time, the building has been restored. The structure consists of two Tuscan columns. We also find the bust of San Gennaro. A legend is also linked to the bust.

Nisida is an islet that originates from volcanicity located in north of Naples around Cape Posillipo. Statistics reveal that those visitors who have happened to step at this islet have left smiling. It has a unique history concerning its monastery.

It is a nature reserve that is located in the area of the Campi Flegraean and is considered the best preserved in its structure. On this crater, which is currently managed by WWF Italy, we can admire a wide variety of animal species among which stands out the tobacco darker, the grey heron, the oak mouse and many others. The flora is also rich in species such as red oak, the poplar of Canada and many other species unique in their kind.

The Museum of the Sea, based in the “Duke of Abruzzi” Nautical Institute of Naples, was founded in 1992, and is the only museum of the sea in Naples. The Museum consists of three rooms, that of ancient ships from the 18th to the 19th Century, the collection of Marine Machines from the '800 and finally the section of radio and radio navigation equipment.

The City of Science is located in the city of Naples. It consists of an interactive science museum, a business incubator and a training center. The interactive science museum was destroyed by a fire on 4 March 2013, but it was reopened the next month with exhibitions in some spaces of the complex. The museum will have to be rebuilt as soon as possible, being one of the most important points of attraction in the city.

Campi Flegrei is one of the regional parks in Naples that was declared in the year 2003. The region comprises of more than 22 creators alongside gaseous emissions especially in its Solfatara creator. There are several phenomenas that characterize the region. For instance, the bradyseismic phenomena that are most clear at the Macellum.