The port, the castle, the town that lives

Ischia

Ischia is the island's main town: it includes the port where ferries arrive, the shopping centre and the Aragonese Castle, on the north-eastern coast.

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In brief

The municipality of Ischia lies on the north-eastern coast of the island of the same name, in the Gulf of Naples. It includes the two areas of Ischia Porto, the maritime harbour and shopping centre, and Ischia Ponte, the historic village at the foot of the Aragonese Castle.

What to see in Ischia

  • Aragonese Castle, connected to Ischia Ponte by a 15th-century stone bridge
  • Ischia Ponte village, with craft shops and seafood restaurants
  • Corso Vittoria Colonna, the pedestrian shopping street
  • Pescatori beach, between the port and Ischia Ponte
  • Port of Ischia, formed from the crater of an ancient volcanic lake

Beaches and sea

The main beaches in the municipality are Pescatori beach, sandy and central, and San Pietro beach, a few minutes from the port. Both can be reached on foot from the centre.

How to get to Ischia

Ischia Porto is the main ferry and hydrofoil harbour from Naples (Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa) and from Pozzuoli. It's where most sea connections to the island arrive, and the hub from which bus lines depart for the other municipalities.

Who it suits

Suited to those who want a central, well-connected base, with shops, restaurants and transport close at hand.

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Frequently asked questions about Ischia

Where is the municipality of Ischia located?

The municipality of Ischia lies on the north-eastern coast of the island of the same name, in the Gulf of Naples, and includes the areas of Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte.

What is there to see in Ischia Porto?

The main points of interest are the Aragonese Castle, the village of Ischia Ponte, Corso Vittoria Colonna and Pescatori beach, all reachable on foot from the port.

How do you get to Ischia Porto?

Ischia Porto is connected by ferries and hydrofoils from Naples and Pozzuoli, and is the island's main sea harbour. Buses to all the other municipalities depart from here.

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