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Ischia, sister island to
Capri, in the Bay of Naples, is one of Italy's treasured natural
mineral water sources and the only spa island in the world. Spas abound on the island to utilize these richly mineralized
waters in a multitude of therapeutic health or pampering spa programs.
Villages ramble through the hills and over the
mountains, each charming and with accommodations and services to fit every
budget. The port town itself is delightful for an evening stroll down the main
street, or 'corso', possibily with a gelato, past artisan shops and boutiques,
all open late to accommodate strollers or sit at a sidewalk cafe
people-watching.
Enjoy a marvelous seafood dinner on the
main pier, the 'right bank, with it's typical trattorias, with their tempting
outdoor displays of fresh seafood to enjoy against the background of soft
lighting and music emanating from each.
How to get there:
By
Plane:
From Napoli Capodichino Airport it is
about 20-30 minutes by taxi to the ports of Naples, Porto Beverello and
Mergellina for the faster jetcats and Porto di Massa for the larger ferries. The
bus company Alibus dell'ANM also takes you to the port of Beverello.
By Train:
Four main railway stations get you to the harbour of Naples and different ports
for ferries to Ischia.
1. Napoli Campi Flegrei:
from here you can take a taxi, bus, tram or underground to the port of
Mergellina. It is approx.3km from the main station or 200
metres from the underground stop.
2. Napoli Mergellina: 200 metres from the Mergellina
port.
3. Napoli Centrale: This station accesses Piazza
Garibaldi where you can take a taxi, tram or bus to
the port of Beverello.
4. Napoli Piazza Garibaldi: This station also accesses
Piazza Garibaldi where you can take a taxi, tram
or bus to the port of Beverello.
By Sea:
The
hotels concierge can organize a transfer from the airport of Naples to
the hotel with private car / hydrofoil or ferry / hotel minibus or microtaxi at
the price of Euro 90 for 1 person one way all included.
Sea transport to Ischia departs from
four key ports in the Bay of Naples.
1. Porto di Massa at Naples has the large, car carrying
ferries and late night departure times.
2. Porto di Pozzuoli also has the car carrying ferries
and avoids entering Naples proper.
3. Porto Beverello at Naples has only passenger carrying
ferries and jetcats.
4. Mergellina also has only passenger carrying ferries
and jetcats.
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