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Ischia Review is a complete guide to the island of Ischia in Italy written exclusively in English.
Aside from the information contained on the site we also offer services such as Private Transfers from Naples or Rome to Ischia, a door to door service where we'll get you to your destination safely and quickly. Our other major offering is boat rentals and private boat tours around the island with English-speaking skippers available. We also offer taxi tours of the island and are generally here to help English-speaking visitors make the most of their visit to Ischia. |
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You can also use the site for travel information and a guide to accommodation with hotels, villas & apartments. Our Ischia Weather and Photo Blog gives an insight into life on the island and we also provide ideas and inspiration for things to see and do on the island. You'll find a a restaurant guide, cultural articles, information about thermal water, spas, excursions, and a gallery of original photos of Ischia.
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Things to do in Ischia during WinterWith the winter months well and truly upon us Ischia takes on a slightly different persona. Aside from a few hardy souls the beaches start to empty, hotels and restaurants close and anyone involved in the island's tourist industry breathes a collective sigh of relief with their own holidays beckoning. However despite these factors, Ischia remains a living and breathing island with 60,000 residents going about their daily business. As many of those residents work in Naples or at least on the mainland the ferry and hydrofoil schedules remain largely in place with just a relatively -
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View of Ischia Ponte from Castello Aragonese
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- small number of services removed until the summer season begins again around Easter. Next year Easter will fall on 21st April which leaves a substantial period of time to fill and although not everything is up and running there are still lots of ways in which you can entertain yourselves with a winter visit to Ischia. The most famous sight is Castello Aragonese in Ischia Ponte, a medieval castle situated across a stone bridge. This is very much the iconic image of Ischia and a must-see for any visit. Moving across to the opposite side of the island is the village of Sant'Angelo. The pretty little fishing village has a couple of beaches and a small selection of bars, restaurants and shops. There's also a really nice, gentle walk that you can take above the village and across to Le Fumarole Beach. Another iconic sight is Maronti Beach, the largest beach on the island. As in the link above, you can reach Maronti on foot from Sant'Angelo but perhaps the real beauty of it is when viewed from the other side of the bay. This view is best enjoyed if you've rented a car or scooter, there's a small car park with a viewing area which is a great place to stop and take photos. Apart from Maronti, Ischia has dozens of other beaches and even if it's too cold to swim they can be lovely places to take romantic winter walks. Some of the best ones can be found in the town of Forio which is the second largest town on the island. Forio has 4 beaches, Chiaia, Citara, San Francesco and Cava dell'Isola. The town centre is also well worth a visit, in particular the Chiesa del Soccorso church. One of Ischia's unique characteristics is the thermal water. The naturally hot water can be found in dozens of places across the island and although the thermal parks are only open from Easter to the middle of October, you can also enjoy the thermal water for free, all year round at Sorgeto Hot Springs in Panza. I've got all this way and haven't even mentioned the island's capital town yet! Ischia Porto is the transport hub of the island, the place with the most shops, bars and restaurants and also the liveliest in terms of nightlife. For shopping there's the main thoroughfare Via Roma while you'll find a lovely quayside called La Riva Destra with dozens of places to eat and drink side by side. You can walk from the main harbour in Ischia Porto to the Borgo of Ischia Ponte (home of the castle) in around half an hour, a walk that's mostly by the sea. On the subject of walking there are some great hiking routes all across the island. Perhaps the most famous is the climb up Mount Epomeo, the highest point on the island at 388 metres. Another town that we haven't mentioned yet is Lacco Ameno. This is the smallest town on the island but it's got a little bit of everything and is well worth a visit. If you're looking for a good way of seeing all of the above you can take one of our guided tours of Ischia. If you'd be interested in prices for any of our tours just let me know and I'll send those on to you. That's all from me for now but feel free to drop me a line if you have any questions about the island and I'll be happy to help. Ciao :-)
Dion Protani - info@ischiareview.com
Dion Protani - info@ischiareview.com
Friendly and professional taxi transfers from Naples and Rome to Ischia
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PRIVATE TRANSFERSWe offer a highly professional and reliable door to door transfer service that gets you from either the airport or the train station in Naples to your accommodation in Ischia by private taxi. We also offer a private yacht transfer service and transfers from Rome. We'll greet you at the agreed location, drive you to the port and provide you with the ferry or hydrofoil tickets before taking you on to your hotel, villa or apartment in Ischia. Drop us a line at info@ischiareview.com for more details, options and prices and we'll get straight back to you.
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ISCHIA HOTELSAre you planning to stay in Ischia but not sure where to stay? This is something we can really help with. Not only do we have every hotel in Ischia listed on the site with live prices, but we are also here to answer any questions or to give our opinion on any of the hotels in Ischia based on our knowledge and feedback from our clients. We provide advice about all types of accommodation in Ischia including apartments, villas, Bed and Breakfasts and everything else. For detailed, personalised (and free!) help, write to us at info@ischiareview.com and we'll get straight back to you.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR HOLIDAY IN ISCHIA
HOW TO GET TO ISCHIAOur ferry & hydrofoil timetable & guide helps you plan your trip to Ischia and we also have guides on buses, train connections, taxis and crossings to and from Sorrento, Capri and the Italian mainland.
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WHERE TO STAY IN ISCHIAOur guide to accommodation in Ischia is the most comprehensive anywhere on-line with hundreds of hotels, villas, apartments, bed and breakfasts, agriturismos, hostels and campsites listed.
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WHAT TO SEE IN ISCHIAFrom Castello Aragonese to La Mortella Gardens, we have all of Ischia's must-see attractions listed with opening-times, prices and lots of other useful information and photos.
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WHAT TO DO IN ISCHIAThere are lots of different ways to enjoy yourself while in Ischia and here we give you lots of options from thermal parks to guided tours, wine tours, horse riding, cookery lessons and much more.
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WHERE TO EAT IN ISCHIAOur restaurant guide shows the very best places to eat out in Ischia with a price guide, photos and directions to each restaurant as well as hundreds of up to date photos and contact details.
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LEARN MORE ABOUT ISCHIAOur culture section includes the weekly blog "Ischia on Sunday" as well as a detailed events calendar, articles, Ischia's history, recipes, shop-opening times, emergency numbers and more besides.
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CAR, BIKE & SCOOTER RENTALWe recommend a number of approved suppliers across the island who are able to offer the best range of cars, scooters, bicycles, quad bikes, jeeps and electric bikes at the most competitive prices.
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ISCHIA BOAT RENTALHiring a boat is one of the most popular activities for visitors to Ischia and we have a large number of boats from small dinghies right up to luxury yachts and sailboats for rentals or excursions.
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