September 2019 Blog

Is it safe to look up yet? You know I think it might just be. My previous blog entry was on 1st June which is an indication of what a busy summer it's been. Of course summer isn't quite over (23rd September is the first day of autumn) but with the transition from August to September, there's a hugely different atmosphere on the island. August is the month when most Italians take their summer holidays and with Ischia being a major sun and sea destination, the island receives more than its fair share of visitors.

During August, everything is a little more expensive and a little harder to find availability for, be it accommodation, boat rentals, restaurants or any other activity a tourist might want to undertake. Then 1st September arrives and there's a grand, collective but inaudible sigh of relief that cascades around the island. 

Now, the main tourist season is far from over with September a very important month and things still going strong for the first two weeks of October, but everything is just a little bit easier and a little less stressful than in August. 

This summer was the hottest I can personally remember and compared to previous years, the amount of days lost to rain or rough sea for boat rentals was strikingly low. We had a pretty bad May in that respect but since then it's been 3 months of unadulterated messing about on the water with our Boat Tours and Boat Rentals. We've seen a big jump in the number of tours booked with skippers this year, partly because we've had more boats to offer but also, more English-speaking skippers, for whom we've received fabulous reviews and feedback. 

With September now upon us there are fewer requests to deal with and more chance of finding boats, private transfers and taxi tours of the island available. This is a really lovely time of the year to visit Ischia as there's a greater feeling of peace and quiet after the chaos and extreme heat of summer. From August daily temperatures in the mid 30's (Celsius), September brings a milder heat, measuring around 23 - 28° C (73 - 82° F) during the day times whilst also remaining warm enough to go out in a t-shirt and shorts at night without feeling a chill. 

​I think the last word of the previous paragraph says everything about the current mood: it's most definitely a time to "chill" in the modern, relaxing sense; we're still some way off the other type of chill. 

​Back with more soon :-)

 Dion Protani - [email protected] - Monday 2nd September 2019

Maronti Beach, Barano