The Island of Ischia: Italy's Best Kept Secret

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  • LGBTQ+ Travel

  • Luxury Travel

  • Ischia

  • Italy

  • Local Culture

  • Local Food

  • Coast

Advisor - The Island of Ischia: Italy's Best Kept Secret
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Ischia is Capri's lesser known, but incredibly beautiful neighbor just off the Amalfi Coast in the Bay of Naples. With plenty of private thermal spas, luxury hotels with sunset views and understated beach clubs, it's a great place to experience La Vera Dolce Vita.

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Things to do in Italy

Thermal spas

  • Negombo: Located in the bay of San Montano, Negombo has 12 natural thermal pools, spa and wellness facilities and private beach access.

  • Poseidon: 20 Thermal baths with temperatures ranging from 40–100 degrees.

Gardens

  • Giardini La Mortella: A beautiful garden in the San Montano area founded in 1958.

  • Ravino Gardens: Beautiful cactus gardens. Stay for a coffee at the Cactus Lounge.

Beach clubs

  • Hotel Club Scannella

  • Giardino Eden

  • Gardenia Mare

Day trips

  • Rent a day boat or luxury yacht to take you around the island or to the neighboring islands of Procida and Capri.

Places to eat & drink in Italy

  • Daní Maison: With just a few tables, the 2-star Michelin restaurant is located on the top of a hill in a quiet residential neighborhood. Start with an Aperativo in the garden before moving inside for the meal.

  • La Casa Colonica 1930: Located inside the Negombo Thermal Park, this is an ideal lunch spot.

  • Ristorante Da Nicola Fumarole: Arrive by boat. Order freshly picked grilled vegetables and a bowl of pasta or grilled fish. Relax after lunch on the restaurant's private beach.

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