|
|
|
|
Ischia
Hotels
Ischia Island
Covering an area of 46.33 square kilometers Ischia is the
eighth largest Italian island and the largest in the Bay of Naples.
Neighboring islands are Capri, Procida and Vivara.
Ischia lies on the northern latitude of 40-44 degrees and
13-55 degrees longitude eastern in the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The island is divided into 6 boroughs each with its own
administration, Ischia, Casamicciola Terme, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Barano
and Serrara Fontana. The resident population of the whole island is
50,000.
|
A volcanic island predominantly hilly, it still bears the
scars of volcanic activity. The last volcanic eruption was in 1301. The Lava
flowed down the mountain side from Fiaiano to Ischia Ponte destroying
everything in its wake and more recently the devastating earthquake of 1883
in Casamicciola which claimed many lives.
The circumference is approximately 35 km (18 miles) and
its geographical position allows for a mild climate, which attracts hundreds
of visitors annually. The tourist season starts at the beginning of March
until the end of November.
|
The thermal waters of Ischia have really become the
gold mine of the island. Angelo Rizzoli (Cavaliere del Lavoro
1888-1970) launched Ischia onto the international tourist circuit in the
1950's and 60's by building luxury hotels with spas included creating the
slogan "Ischia the island of eternal youth".
Therapy for rheumatism, arthritis, obesity,
gynecological conditions and the nervous system are available on the
island. The hotel structures have recently developed a tourism of health and
beauty with health, and beauty centers which have created much interest in
the American market.
It is only on Ischia that one can find thermal gardens
with pools at different temperatures, from 28 to 40 degrees centigrade,
close to the sea and allowing one to have various treatments.
|
|
The largest thermal complexes are in Casamicciola -
"Castiglione", Lacco Ameno - "Negombo", Forio "Poseidon", Sant'Angelo
- "Tropical" & "Aphrodite" and Ischia Porto "Eden". These complexes open
early April and close end October and are visited by an international
clientele of all age groups.
The island appears to be divided in two by a line of
longitude, which starts at Forio and ends at Ischia Ponte. The northern
section, including the zone to the west of Forio is characterized by two
elements green hills and whitewashed houses clustered together inland.
Sorrento... >>> |
Ischia travel guides
Courtesy of Hotel Onda
Verde - Amalfi Coast
(c) 1997-2008 E. Massetti
TangoItalia - Food Wine Travel in Italy - Home
|
