Sant'Angelo, the mountain and the trails

Serrara Fontana

Serrara Fontana is the town on Ischia's southern side: it includes the fishing village of Sant'Angelo and part of Mount Epomeo, the island's summit.

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In brief

Serrara Fontana is a municipality on Ischia's southern side, spread between the coast and the mountainous interior. On the sea it includes the pedestrian village of Sant'Angelo; inland it rises up to the slopes of Mount Epomeo, the island's highest point.

What to see in Sant'Angelo

  • Sant'Angelo village, pedestrian, overlooking the small harbour
  • Torre di Sant'Angelo, a headland connected by a sandy isthmus
  • Mount Epomeo (789 m), the island's highest peak
  • San Nicola rock chapel, carved into the tuff
  • Serrara belvedere, a panoramic view over the bay

Beaches and sea

Maronti beach, one of the island's longest, stretches out below Sant'Angelo. Sant'Angelo's small coves can be reached on foot or by water taxi.

How to get to Sant'Angelo

Serrara Fontana is reached by bus or car from Ischia Porto in about 40 minutes. Sant'Angelo is pedestrian only: the last stretch is on foot from the Succhivo car parks.

Who it suits

Suited to those seeking a quiet seaside village and to hikers heading up Epomeo, away from the more touristy areas.

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Frequently asked questions about Sant'Angelo

Can you drive to Sant'Angelo?

No, the village of Sant'Angelo is pedestrian only. Cars are left in the Succhivo car parks, from which it's a short walk.

How high is Mount Epomeo?

Mount Epomeo reaches 789 metres and is Ischia's highest peak. The trails to the summit start from Serrara Fontana and from Fontana.

What is there to see in Serrara Fontana?

The village of Sant'Angelo, Maronti beach, Mount Epomeo and the panoramic viewpoints over the bay.

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