Southern Italy. The Island of Ischia

In the Gulf of Naples, 20 kilometers from Naples, is the island of Ischia. Its fame and popularity as a health resort, this island has gained through the presence on it 300 thermal springs of volcanic origin. Already in the XIV century it was a favorite place for recreation and recovery of wealthy Italians.

The unique mild climate of the island is maintained thanks to the long-dormant volcano Epomeo, which heats the underground water. This allows the resort season to last up to 8 months of the year, and the average annual air temperature is + 17 degrees, in the same springs the temperature is always warm - from 25 degrees and above. Also thanks to the climate, the fauna of the island is very diverse: fruit trees, various shrubs, pines, palms, cacti, berries, mushrooms, flowering plants - all of them found a place on this wonderful island and coexist well together. This makes Ischia an even more intriguing and attractive holiday destination.

The water in each of the thermal springs has its own temperature and chemical composition. Since the water temperature in some of the springs is very high (80-90 degrees), it is enough just to inhale its vapors, not to bathe. You can say that the whole island is enveloped in healing air.

Map of Ischia, Italy

Vacationers can get quite a wide range of medical procedures: receiving mineral and mud baths, massages, lifting and more. During sea bathing is combined pleasant with useful, as in some bays of the island thermal springs go directly into the sea.

It offers tourists a network of spa centers, comfortable hotels, restaurants, stores, a varied entertainment program, entertainment and excursions.

The resort island of Ischia is a place where you can rest and heal at the same time.

The spirit of ancient Italy will spice up your vacation, thanks to the architecture of the buildings, the layout of streets and buildings in combination with the rocky shores, overgrown with green vegetation. Here, antiquity and modernity wonderfully complement each other and combine perfectly.