Ischia Island
(Local Name: Isola d'Ischia) Region: Campania.
Province: Napoli (NA)
Area: 46 sq.km/18 sq.mi
Population: 45,000
Boat services
Several times daily (including car ferries) to and from Naples, Capri, Procida and Pozzuoli. Hydrofoil services.
Situation
The volcanic island of Ischia, lying at the entrance to the Bay of Naples, is the largest island in the vicinity of Naples. It was known to the Greeks as Pithekousa, to the Romans as Aenaria and from the ninth century as Iscla.
Scenery
An island of luxuriant vegetation (fruit orchards, pinewoods), Ischia is of great scenic beauty, particularly on the north side. Its strongly radioactive hot springs attract many visitors seeking a cure for gout or rheumatism.
Province: Napoli (NA)
Area: 46 sq.km/18 sq.mi
Population: 45,000
Boat services
Several times daily (including car ferries) to and from Naples, Capri, Procida and Pozzuoli. Hydrofoil services.
Situation
The volcanic island of Ischia, lying at the entrance to the Bay of Naples, is the largest island in the vicinity of Naples. It was known to the Greeks as Pithekousa, to the Romans as Aenaria and from the ninth century as Iscla.
Scenery
An island of luxuriant vegetation (fruit orchards, pinewoods), Ischia is of great scenic beauty, particularly on the north side. Its strongly radioactive hot springs attract many visitors seeking a cure for gout or rheumatism.
Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests; Health spa
Napoli, Capri, Ischia, Procida, Pompei Tourist Office
Piazza dei Martiri 58
I-80121 Naples
Italy
Website
Piazza dei Martiri 58
I-80121 Naples
Italy
Website
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