On the northern coast of Ischia, Casamicciola Terme preserves ancient history, millenary spa tradition, and lush nature. Since ancient times, the municipality has been a destination for travellers from all over the world, but who is it the most popular one? Ulysses. According to legend, the hero shipwrecked here. As you can imagine, the history of Casamicciola is ancient, dating back to before the landing of the Greeks on the island. The thermal waters have been the hub of tourist development in the municipality over the centuries. A vocation for hospitality that brought here such illustrious figures as Giuseppe Garibaldi, playwright Henrik Hibsen and poet Alphonse de Lamartine. The tradition continues to this day. In addition to the thermal baths, you can walk along the Marina to shop in Corso Luigi Manzi, or pass through the Maddalena Forest (a pristine pine forest of over 40 hectares just a few minutes from the centre).

A mushroom-shaped rock, it is one of the symbols of the island of Ischia, as well as a hallmark of Lacco Ameno. Right on this beach, the first Greeks arrived in the VIII century a.c. Then, in the 1950s, Angelo Rizzoli built the first big hotel, giving way to tourism that has made Ischia the protagonist of worldly international news. Today, Lacco Ameno is still a favourite destination of many from show business types. A few minutes from the center, the picturesque bay of San Montano and the Negombo Park, the archaeological museum of Pithecusae boasts extraordinary pieces of Magna Graecia, such as the cup of Nestor. The Path of Alum has a breathtaking view, as well as restaurants, artisan shops, and beaches.

History indelibly marked Forio with the Saracens, leaving some of the most unique architecture in the world, defence towers on the coast and, in the 1950s, the presence of artists, directors, and intellectuals. Even today, walking in the centre of Forio means immersing yourself in a timeless place, among pottery shops and artisan shops; no doubt, Luchino Visconti was fascinated by it! There is also nature. Visit the gardens of La Mortella to immerse yourself in a real tropical paradise, or reach one of the beaches of Forio. Any suggestions? Sorgeto boasts not only boiling waters that flow directly from the sea, but also sunsets that are among the most evocative on the island. From Cava dell'Isola, it is also possible to see the famous Chiesa del Soccorso. Punta Caruso has volcanic rocks and Mediterranean vegetation and is close to the La Colombaia museum.

Along with being the highest of the municipalities of Ischia, Serrara Fontana is also surrounded by nature, from its green hills to its coast. Immerse yourself in the tranquillity and the rural and peasant traditions of the island by taking a walk, which will allows you to experience the vineyards of Ischia and the scents of fruit trees and the Mediterranean. Moreover, from here, you can reach the summit of Mount Epomeo, which dominates the whole island and the Gulf of Naples, with the nearby Capri and Procida. Going down towards the sea, you will find the Fumaroles, where volcanic vapours heat both the waters and the rocks of the Maronti beach, shared with Barano d'Ischia. A few steps away is the ancient village of Sant'Angelo, with its maritime traditions and one of the most striking views of the island.

The ancient pillar aqueduct welcomes visitors to Barano d'Ischia, right at the entrance of the town. This is the first clue to the history contained in a small village where culture, the sea, and nature (as in the whole island) are indissoluble. From the mills of Montebarano to the tufa cellars, there are many beauties in this town, such as the church of San Giovanni Battista, one of the oldest on the island, which boasts work by the Caravaggio School. However, Barano is also a municipality surrounded by nature; think of the Maronti, one of the most beautiful beaches of Ischia, as well as the nearby pinewood of Fiaiano, which encompasses the town with its intense green. From Barano, you can quickly reach the thermal baths of Cavascura and enjoy incomparable views of the nearby village of Sant'Angelo.