Sunsets, beaches and island life

Forio d'Ischia

Forio is Ischia's largest town, on the western side, known for its wide beaches, botanical gardens and sunsets over the open sea.

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In brief

Forio is Ischia's largest municipality and covers the entire western side of the island, the one facing west. It's the area with the highest concentration of sandy beaches and botanical gardens, as well as one of the island's two large thermal parks, the Poseidon Gardens.

What to see in Forio

  • Soccorso Church, a white building on a headland over the sea
  • Citara beach, wide and scenic
  • La Mortella Gardens, an internationally renowned botanical garden
  • Poseidon Gardens, a thermal park on Citara bay
  • Il Torrione, a 16th-century tower in the historic centre

Beaches and sea

The main beaches are Citara and Cava dell'Isola, wide and sandy. Forio's coastline has the most beaches on the island and is the most exposed to the sunset.

How to get to Forio

Forio is reached from Ischia Porto by bus or car in about 25-30 minutes, along the north coast or through the interior. It has no passenger port.

Who it suits

Suited to those seeking wide beaches, thermal spas and sunsets, with a broad choice of properties on the western side.

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Frequently asked questions about Forio

What is there to see in Forio d'Ischia?

The Soccorso church, Citara beach, La Mortella Gardens and Poseidon Gardens are the municipality's main points of interest.

Which is the best beach in Forio?

Citara is the best-known beach, wide and scenic, close to Poseidon Gardens. Cava dell'Isola is popular with those looking for a more natural stretch of sand.

Where can you watch the sunset on Ischia?

Forio, on the western side, is the area of the island most exposed to sunsets over the open sea, particularly around Soccorso and Citara beach.

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