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Recently Reviewed Hotels Around Ischia
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Villa San Felice Hotel
Via Li Campi 13, Capri
Hotel Class
30 Rooms
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Quattro Stagioni Hotel
Localita' Marina Piccola, Capri
Hotel Class
12 Rooms
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La Ginestra Hotel
Via C. Da Coste 4, Montelparo
Hotel Class 28 Rooms
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Quisisana E Grand Hotel
Via Camerelle 2, Capri
Hotel Class
143 Rooms
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Majestic Hotel
68 Largo Vasto A Chiaia, Naples
Hotel Class
130 Rooms
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Bussola Di Hermes Hotel
14 via traversa la vigna, Capri
Hotel Class
18 Rooms
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Villa Antonio Hotel
Via S. Giuseppe Della Croce, Ischia
Hotel Class 14 Rooms
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San Valentino Terme Hotel
Via Leonardo Mazzella 98, Ischia
Hotel Class 94 Rooms
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Miramare E Castello Hotel
9 Via Pontano, Ischia
Hotel Class 45 Rooms
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Ruggiero Hotel
Via Giuseppe Martucci 72, Naples
Hotel Class 17 Rooms
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Best Western Hotel Paradiso
11 Via Catullo, Naples
Hotel Class 74 Rooms
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Best Western Hotel San Germano
41 Via Beccadelli, Naples
Hotel Class 105 Rooms
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Fitzgerald Hotel Union Square
620 Post Street, San Francisco, California
Hotel Class 43 Rooms
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Terme Parco Edera Hotel
Via Morgioni 26, Ischia
Hotel Class 80 Rooms
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Stella Maris Hotel
Via Roma 27, Capri
Hotel Class 10 Rooms
Ischia Travel Guide
Ischia Local History
The first human settlements on the island date back to VIII B.C., when the Greeks founded a small colony on the island. The colony soon became an important commercial center for the Etruscans, the Phoenicians and the Egyptians who came to purchase goods in ceramics, bronze, iron and other metals that were worked on the island
Agriculture ended up playing a major part of the islands economy, even although this was only done enough to provide a living for the people. The economic boom started in the Sixties, due to the fact that the island's tourist potential became apparent.
The island just seems to be what everyone expects paradise to be like, a splendid climate, the crystal clear sea, the luxurious vegetation and the thermal spas that spill out in many areas of the island.
Ischia Attractions
Top Attractions
La Bitta - Fab Food, Fab Location - Tony the Matire'D is marvellous - he will cook you anything you wish (within reason- 5* Food at 3* prices
Ischia Shopping
Shopping in Ischia can be classed into two categories: local products and luxury accessories. The luxury products are not that much different from other towns: in fact, the island has several famous name boutiques filled with Italian and international fashions. For those of you more interested in handcrafted objects you can buy baskets, lampshades, hats and other items made from plaited straw, which is an antique island tradition that has been passed down form mother to daughter for generations.
Another island tradition is the use of terracotta for items such as vases, cups and other ornaments. Food and wines are other items which can be bought and taken back home. There are many where you can try the island's traditional tastes, such as the delicious citrus fruit or millefiori honey or a few bottles of white Ischia wine such as Forastera and Biancolella.
Ischia Activities
Ischia Restaurants and Bars
Ischia Restaurants
Cicco e Domingo One of many great trattorias that can be found through out the island. It offers a great selection which ranges from pasta to seafood dishes. A full meal and some of the house wine will put you back around L24,000 per person. But the food is worth it. (Via Luigi Mazzella 80)
Ristorante Zelluso Ristorante Zelluso is a brilliant little pizza restaurant down one of the many small side alleys in Ischia. Its delicious pizzas can be bought at lunch 12pm 3pm and at supper 7pm 12am for as little as L6000, which is what you will pay for some brands of bottled water in Italy. (V. Parodi, 41) (Tel: 081-994627)
Lo Scoglio On the road just before the promontory, you'll find Lo Scoglio, another great seafood restaurant. Just like Cicco e Domingo it too is quite expensive, with a full meal going for about L25,000. This however should not put you off as this is probably the best seafood in Sant' Angelo. (Via Cava Ruffano)
Emiddio In the whole of Ischia I doubt you'd find a friendlier store owner, even if you tried, who is more than happy to feed you some of his scrumptious food. His dockside restaurant's highlight is their ravioli alla panna (with prosciutto and milk) for L7000. (V. Porto, 30)
Ischia Bars & Clubs
Featured Hotels in Ischia
- Aragona Palace Terme Hotel Via Porto 12 Ischia 40 Rooms
- Il Moresco Hotel Via E. Gianturco 16 Ischia 74 Rooms
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Noris Hotel Via Antonio Sogliuzzo 2 Ischia 27 Rooms
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Solemar Terme Hotel Via Battistessa 49 Ischia 73 Rooms
- Poggio Del Sole Hotel 193 Via Baiola Ischia 15 Rooms
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