Castello Aragonese is a castle built on a small volcanic island located near the eastern shore of Ischia, connected to the main island by a 220 meters long bridge. SHORT HISTORY The small island on which the castle was built appeared after an eruption occurred over 300,000 years ago. The island reaches a height of 113 meters above sea level and covers an area of approximately 56,000 square meters. The construction of the first fortification on the island dates back to 474 BC, and was entitled Castrum Gironis (Castle of Hieron), after the tyrant of Syracuse, Hieron I, who conquered Ischia. Later, the fortress was occupied by the Parthenopeans, and in 315 BC by the Romans, who founded the colony of Aenaria. During the following centuries, the fortress was radically transformed, and used to defend the island against the Visigoths, Vandals, Ostrogoths, Arabs, Normans, Swabians and Angevins. The current appearance of the fortress dates back to the Aragonese period, more precisely to the year 1441, when Alfonso V of Aragon built a castle very similar with the Castel Nuovo of Naples. A wooden bridge connected the castle with the island of Ischia. The period of maximum splendor of the Read more [...]
All Places in Ischia
Villa Durrueli
Villa Durrueli is a 4-Star hotel on the island of Ischia, located about 1.1 kilometers from the Aragonese Castle. The rooms, divided into three categories (Comfort, Superior and Superior with Sea View), are fitted with telephone, air conditioning, mini bar, WiFi, LCD satellite TV, bath or shower and a digital safe. Some rooms offer a balcony or furnished terrace. The property features a swimming pool, a wellness centre and a garden full of exotic plants and flowers. At the hotel, you can relax on the sun terrace, or take a dip in the large pool or in one of the smaller pools with hydromassage and aromatherapy. Meals at Villa Durrueli are often accompanied by live piano music. The à la carte menu includes fresh fish dishes, local specialities and a generous buffet of starters and vegetables. HOW TO GET THERE Villa Durrueli is located about 1.6 kilometers from the Port of Ischia. The closest bus stop is in Via Antonio Sogliuzzo, about 210 meters away, on the bus Line 7.
Pagoda Hotel
Pagoda is a 3-Star hotel on the island of Ischia, located about 200 meters from the Port of Ischia. The hotel offers rooms and suites with air conditioning, satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Pagoda Hotel offers panoramic sea views and direct access to a rocky beach. It also features an outdoor swimming pool and 2 spa baths. The property offers free sunbeds and 4 sun terraces. A continental breakfast with homemade cakes and tarts is served each morning. The hotel’s restaurant offers Mediterranean cuisine. HOW TO GET THERE The hotel is located very close to the Port of Ischia. To find the hotel on foot, use the map below.
Villa Lentisco
Villa Lentisco is a beautiful bed and breakfast on the island of Ischia, located very close to the Port of Ischia. The B&B offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. All rooms come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with hairdryer, bidet and shower. The rooms also feature a microwave, a fridge and a toaster, as well as a kettle and a coffee machine. The bed and breakfast offers a continental breakfast. HOW TO GET THERE Villa Lentisco is located about 200 meters from the Port of Ischia. To find the B&B on foot, use the map below.
Port of Ischia
The Port of Ischia is a completely natural harbor on Ischia, located in the northern part of the island. SHORT HISTORY In ancient times, the port was actually a lake known as the Lago del Borgo. The lake was formed probably in the 4th or 3rd century BC in the crater of a volcano, which later collapsed due to an earthquake. The lake was over two meters deep, measured about 100,000 square meters and contained an inhabited small island called Tondo. In 1670, a small opening was created to fill the lake with water every time its level dropped. On the southern hill, near the lake, a casino was built in 1735 by Francesco Buonocore, which was at the same time a holiday home for himself and a luxury clinic for famous people. The place exerted an irresistible attraction for Ferdinand IV, King of the Two Sicilies, who dedicated himself to frequent fishing parties on the lake. The enthusiasm for the place led him to rent the casino, some neighboring lands and the lake, owned at that time by the University of Ischia. Ferdinand II, King of the Two Sicilies between 1830 and 1859, expressed his opinion in favor Read more [...]
Beach of San Pietro
The Beach of San Pietro is a beautiful beach on the island of Ischia, located about 450 meters away from the Port of Ischia. The fine sand of the beach and the shallow waters are ideal for families with children and for older people. The beach is almost 600 meters long and about 70 meters in its widest part. Concession beaches alternate with sections of free beaches, and there are also many bars and restaurants in the area. Due to its location near the historical center of Ischia, where numerous hotels await their guests during the summer months, the Beach of San Pietro can be overcrowded in July and August. HOW TO GET THERE The Beach of San Pietro is located about 270 meters from the Piazzale Antica Reggia and about 150 meters from the central Via Roma. Although it is easy to find, if you need directions, use the map below.
