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Hotel Terme Principe
Nel centro di Lacco Ameno, uno dei borghi più eleganti di Ischia, Hotel Terme Principe offre due piscine terma…
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Elegance, a bay and Greek roots
Lacco Ameno
Lacco Ameno is Ischia's smallest town, on the north-western coast, recognisable for the Fungo rock and San Montano bay.
In brief
Lacco Ameno is Ischia's smallest municipality by area, on the north-western coast. Pithecusae, the oldest Greek colony in mainland Italy, once stood on its territory, and it's home to San Montano bay, one of the island's most sheltered inlets.
What to see in Lacco Ameno
- The Fungo, a tuff rock in the bay, the town's symbol
- San Montano bay, a sandy inlet with calm waters
- Negombo Thermal Park, in San Montano bay
- Pithecusae Archaeological Museum, at Villa Arbusto
- Santa Restituta Sanctuary, with early Christian excavations
Beaches and sea
San Montano bay is the main beach: sandy, with calm, shallow waters, suited to families. The Marina stretch, facing the Fungo, is also in the town centre.
How to get to Lacco Ameno
Lacco Ameno is reached by bus or car from Ischia Porto in about 15-20 minutes. It has no passenger port: the closest harbour is Casamicciola, about 2 km away.
Who it suits
Suited to couples and those seeking a smart, quiet setting, with direct access to one of the island's most sheltered bays.
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Hotel La Sirenella
Affacciato sulla prima linea del lungomare di Lacco Ameno, con spiaggia privata riservata agli ospiti e camere…
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Frequently asked questions about Lacco Ameno
What is the Fungo of Lacco Ameno?
It's a mushroom-shaped green tuff rock in the bay facing the town centre. It's the town's symbol and one of the island's most photographed sights.
Where is San Montano bay?
San Montano bay is in the municipality of Lacco Ameno, on Ischia's north-western coast, and is home to the Negombo thermal park.
What is there to see in Lacco Ameno?
The Fungo, San Montano bay, Negombo park and the Pithecusae Archaeological Museum at Villa Arbusto.
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