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We're looking forward to sharing our special day with you!
We're looking forward to sharing our special day with you!
September 3, 2025
Ischia, Italy

Things To Do in Ischia

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Food: Ristorante Da Ciccio

Head here for some yummy, fresh pasta and seafood!

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Activity: Spiaggia di Cava Grado

This is one of our favourite beaches. Quite easy to get to via bus. The restaurant, which is located right on the beach, has the BEST food. See the link for more details!

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Bar: Bar Da Ciccio

This is our favourite spot in Ischia Porto for a morning coffee and croissant!

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Bar: Bar Epomeo

If you're after some tasty food or an aperitivo, head here for some great vibes and live music!

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Activity: Castello Aragonese

Take a tour of the castle, the beautiful gardens and the museum. There is a bar right at the top of the castle with amazing views and limoncello spritz!

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Activity: Ancient Roman Baths of Cavascura

Natural thermal baths dating back to Greek and Roman colonisation of the island. You will find hot springs, carved stone pools, natural saunas and mud baths. Rustic but a unique experience.

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Activity: Giardini di Poseidon

A series of thermal baths and natural springs, as well as access to a private beach. Be prepared to wear ridiculous little caps!

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Activity: Giardini La Mortella

Beautiful terraced gardens in Forio with it’s very own amphiteatre.

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Activity: Maronti Beach and Sorgeto

Not far from Cavascura. A beautiful long stretch of beach with volcanic sand and naturally occurring hot water springs.

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Activity: Le Fumarole

Not far from Maronti and Sant’ Angelo. There are volcanic steam vents. Locals use this spot to have thermal hot sand ‘baths’ and to cook by burying food in the sand.

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Activity: Monte Epomeo and Pizzi Bianchi

A scenic (but robust) walk along the cliffs and volcano with really beautiful views.

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Activity: Festival of San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce

Religious festival in honour of the patron saint of the island. The celebration takes place on the first Sunday in September in Ischia Ponte. Street stalls with local produce, religious procession, fireworks and the procession of illuminated fishing boats carrying statues of San Giovan Giuseppe and the Madonna.

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Shopping: Via Vittoria Colonna

The best strip in Ischia Porto. It goes from the port all the way up to the small town square known as La Piazzetta. Along the way there are fashion outlets, jewellers, ceramics & arts workshops, souvenirs, bars and restaurants.

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Food: Boccia Bakery

Tucked away nest to the bridge that leads to the Catello Aragonese this family-run bakery & deli is a great place to pick out a freshly baked bread roll and have it filled at the deli with prosciutto, mortadella, mozzarella or whatever takes your fancy. You can enjoy your panino at the foot of the castle.

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Food: Fratelli Calise Bakery in Forio

Best to go between 630 & 830am to get your freshly baked cornetti. These are the Ischia version of croissants, filled with custard and sour cherries. You can also find these cornetti at other Calise outlets at the port or near Piazza Degli Eroi in Ischia Porto.

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Bar: Bar Ideal

Located on the main drag of Ischia Ponte, this little bar offers some of the best snacks to enjoy with your aperitivo.

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Bar: La Dolce Sosta

Located in Via Vittoria Colonna, this is a great place to stop for your pre-lunch or pre-dinner aperitivo if you love people-watching while listening to live piano music.

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Food: Trattoria Al Focolare

A family run restaurant further inland in Barano. Renowned for its traditional island cuisine.

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Food: Il Monastero and Umberto a Mare

Both located in Ischia Ponte and a more ‘fine-dining’ experience.

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Food: Giardini di Calise

Located just off Piazza degli Eroi in Ischia Porto, a bar and restaurant set within beautiful gardens

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Food: Ristorante Alberto

A family run restaurant in Ischia Porto built on the beach known for its fresh seafood. One of Barbara's favourite spots as a kid!