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1. Ischia Port

Ischia Port is the main arrival and departure point for the Italian island of Ischia. Ferries and hydrofoils run at regular intervals to and from Naples. Before seeing the island, explore the surrounding town of Ischia Porto, named after this man-made harbor.
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Enjoy a drink on a terrace beside the water, organize a boat trip, or just watch the comings and goings at the main port of the beautiful little island of Ischia.

2. Aragonese Castle

With its buildings perched on the top of rocky cliffs just offshore, the Aragonese Castle of Ischia is a sight to behold. Explore the churches, garden and convent of this ancient medieval fortress and imagine how attackers were easily repelled from here.
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Tear yourself away long enough from snorkeling and relaxing in the thermal spas of Ischia to explore this gem of a medieval fortress on a rocky islet in the Bay of Naples.

3. Cartaromana Beach

Admire the Aragonese Castle in the distance, check out the Rocks of Sant’Anna or simply relax on the sand of the picturesque Cartaromana Beach in Ischia Ponte.
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Facing Homonym Bay, this cute little Italian Beach on the Island of Ischia has fine sands, a nice waterfront restaurant and splendid castle views.

4. Via Vittoria Colonna

On your visit to Ischia, walk along charming Corso Vittoria Colonna. This road with its bountiful collection of stunning shops, exquisite restaurants and lavish hotels cuts through Ischia’s main town, Ischia Porto. It ends at a 15th-century castle, Castello Aragonese.
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Walking through the towns is an excellent way to discover the soul of Italy. Saunter down this street filled with atmosphere, attractions and shopping.

5. Chiesa di San Pietro

Explore the 18th-century La Chiesa di San Pietro (The Church of Saint Peter) to familiarize yourself with the Roman Catholic history of Ischia. San Pietro’s ceramic dome with green and yellow tiles stands out like a beacon on the hill, drawing believers and non-believers to the church’s serene interior.
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This pretty yellow-and-white church in the heart of Ischia Porto is worth the little detour from the beach if you are interested in Baroque architecture or religious art.

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Ischia Porto

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Travellers come to Ischia Porto for its waterfront views, and you can see top attractions like Ischia Port and Spiaggia di San Pietro while you're in town.

Ischia Porto