Ischia Island is famous for its mud and thermal healing springs. This place was considered a resort in ancient Rome. And since the XV century, the island was actively visited by the European nobility. According to legend, under the island, the god Jupiter (dio Giove) walled up the giant Tifey (Tifey). Now the giant is sleeping and his breath heats the island.
Healing springs
Thermal springs are the main reason for visiting the island. About 300 springs hit year-round. Therefore, you can relax here in any season, even in winter. Springs are divided into two types:
- Thermomineral - warm, up to 40 ° С;
- Hyperthermal - hot, 80-100 ° С;
Thermal water contains salts, minerals, sulfates, phosphates, bromine, bicarbonates, etc. In addition to thermalism, here you will be offered mud therapy, massages, magneto-, electro- and phototherapy, ultrasound examination. The combined effects of medicinal waters, mud, sand and the marine climate have an effect on the second day. People come here to be treated for diverse diseases:
- Problems with the musculoskeletal system;
- Respiratory diseases;
- Gynecological problems;
- Skin diseases;
- Separate problems with blood vessels;
- Hearing diseases.
Before such treatment, consult a doctor. There are a number of contraindications, for example:
- Pregnancy;
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Problems with heart;
- Cancerous diseases;
- Epilepsy;
- Tuberculosis;
- Hypertension;
- Hemophilia.
In addition to healing procedures, the healing of the body and spirit is facilitated by delicious seafood delicacies, natural saunas in flowering bushes and walks in a picturesque area.
Thermal parks
The island is divided into 6 resort parks.
Gardens of Poseidon
Poseidon Gardens (Giardini Poseidon Terme) - the most famous park. Located in the bay of Citara (baia di Citara), the commune of Forio (comune di Forio), this is the west of the island. 22 thermal pools with a temperature of 22-38 degrees, 4 Kneipp baths - from cold to hot and Japanese baths - the basis of Poseidon Park. Also on the territory there is a 33-meter swimming pool, 4 children's pools, a beach, a medical and aesthetic center, boutiques and three restaurants.
In 2017, the park will be open from April 15 to October 31, from 9.00 to 19.00. The wellness center is open from 9.30 to 18.00. From October 2, the park closes at 18.30.
Ticket Price: Full day: adults - 32 euros. In August - 35 euros. Children from 4 to 11 - 16 euros, August - 17.5 euros. Children 0 to 3 - admission is free. Part time, from 13 00 to closing: adults - 27 euros. In August, 30 euros. Children from 4 to 11 years old - 13, 50 euros, in August 15.00. Children from 0 to 3 years old - free of charge. More information can be found on the official website of the gardens www.giardiniposeidonterme.com.
Castiglione
Castiglione Park has occupied a bay between the cities of Ischia and Casamicciola. The famous commander Giuseppe Garibaldi (Giuseppe Garibaldi) restored treatment here. 10 pools, 8 of them are thermal, 30-40 ° С. Restaurant, natural saunas, spa, private beach and funicular ride over the park. Behind the park there is a chestnut grove and a pine forest for walks.
- The official website of the park in Russian: www.termecastiglione.it.
Negombo
Park Negombo (Negombo), which in the bay of San Montano (Baia di San Montano) in the northwest are exotic gardens of plants from different parts of the world. 22 thermal pools, saunas, restaurants, cafes, bars and the sea - all the conditions for relaxation.
Ticket price for 1 day: from 8.30 - 33 euros; from 13.30 - 26 euros; from 15.30 - 22 euros. Closing at 19.00 For several days: for 3 days - 90 euros, 6 days - 173 euros, 9 days - 255 euros, 12 days - 325 euros, 15 days - 395 euros. Closing at 19.00.
Park "Aphrodite-Apollo"
Park "Aphrodite-Apollon" (Aphrodite-Apollon) is open from April to October in the area of Sant'Angelo (Sant'Angelo). On the territory of 7000 sq.m. 12 pools, a spa, natural grottoes, beauty salons and a fitness center are located. The park is open from 9:00 to 18:00. In the park you can do water aerobics, yoga and Pilates.
Tropical Park
The gardens of the Tropical Park (Parco Termale Tropical) are strewn with tropical flowers and shrubs. The park has 9 swimming pools, a jacuzzi, an indoor spa and all the procedures corresponding to thermal parks - from taking baths to playing sports. The park awaits guests from late March to late October. Actual prices can be checked on the official Russian website of the Tropical Park www.parcotropical.it.
Park Eden (Giardino Eden)
Eden Park (Giardino Eden) is located in the capital of the island. A distinctive feature is the naturally created thermal baths along the coast. The park is not big, it has only 4 pools. You can visit this place from mid-May to the end of September. All parks have pools with plain water for those who should not take therapeutic baths. At pools, the water temperature is indicated on the plates. And at the entrance, everyone is given a map with a description of the park so that you do not miss anything interesting.
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Hotels
Based on the feedback from tourists and personal experience, we have selected the best hotels for you on Ischia Island near thermal springs.
3 stars
Hotel Villa Verde
Hotel Villa Verde offers comfortable rooms equipped with everything necessary for a modern person. From the windows of the hotel - an incredible view of the mountains. A couple of kilometers from the hotel are the thermal parks "Gardens of Poseidon" and "Negombo."
Hotel Villa D'Orta
Hotel Villa D'Orta's north coast hotel is located in Casamicciola Terme. The pool offers panoramic views of the coast. A pleasant addition to your stay is a free transfer to the center and back, a spa complex, food made from homemade products and wine from the hotel's own cellars. They will also take you to the thermal spas in the Casamicciola region for free.
4 stars
Posidonia residence
The classic-style rooms are offered by the Posidonia Residence. 10 minutes on foot - and you are at the harbor of the island. From here there is a ferry to Naples. The hotel apartments have living rooms, kitchens and private bathrooms.
Tenuta Del Poggio Antico
The Tenuta Del Poggio Antico offers a truly Italian atmosphere. The sea, vineyards and citrus trees will delight your sight and body, and pools with thermal water will put your mind and body in order. A pleasant addition will be relaxing on the balcony or patio in your own room. You will be served cocktails by the pool, and if you decide to sleep, you can also have brunch.
5 stars
Grand hotel excelsior
The world-renowned Grand Hotel Excelsior invites guests to enjoy extraordinary views. Balconies and terraces overlook the sea or the garden. The hotel is located in a noble mansion. Superior rooms, pools, a wellness center - everything for guests. For those who are used to keeping fit, a fitness center is open. From the hotel in 10 minutes you can walk to one of the main attractions of the island - Aragonese castle.
San montano resort & spa
San Montano Resort & Spa is a 4-minute drive from the beach, where a shuttle service will deliver you free of charge at any time. Marine style and views of the island and the coast - all this you will find in the hotel rooms. And it’s so nice to lie in the hot tub and enjoy the bay! Of course, all the attributes of a five-star hotel are at your service - a thermal pool, hydromassage, a private beach and an exclusively individual approach.
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Apartments and B&B
Luxury Relais Villa Magdalena
Luxury Relais Villa Magdalena is a bed and breakfast. The bright, comfortable rooms with wooden furniture are complemented by a pool in the garden. There are rooms with a private terrace. You can safely take pets with you.
Appartamento iasolino
Appartamento Iasolino offers 2 en suite bedrooms, a living area and a kitchen. Negombo Thermal Spring Park is 5 kilometers away. A couple of kilometers away is the Aragonese castle.
Tours
Tour operators offer many tours to Ischia. Before choosing an option for yourself, remember a few important things. Hotels are open year-round, but most thermal parks are closed off-season. Only hotels with indoor, indoor thermal centers remain.
You can compare offers of tour operators and buy a suitable tour using the onlinetours.ru service
To find out the opening hours of the parks, it is better to look at the information on the official sites. Choose a hotel near the park where you would like to relax. The price range for tours is very wide - from 35 000 r to infinity. In winter, a tour for two for a week can cost from 100,000 p.
