Ischia Beaches

Lacco Ameno Beaches

Marina di Lacco Ameno Beach

The uiniqueness of Lacco Ameno downtown is the waterfront promenade of approximately 300 meters, on one side you have all the nice shopps and local restaurnats, and by the other side a small stretch of sandy beach very easy to access and recommended for families with kids.
The majority are private beach with the possibility of renting sun loungers and umbrellas.

Nuns’ beach (Spiaggia delle monache) or Varulo beach

Varulo beach is considered one of the most beautiful and authentic beaches of Ischia Island. 

This little bay just beside the luxury hotel Regina Isabella, it’s still uncontaminated as the nature offers and you can get there only by sea.
Varulo or Nuns’ beach is a golden sand cove where you can admire seagulls flying around and hear cicadas chirping gently, the seabed has patches of Posidonia algae here and there where the aplasia, called sea nuns because they resemble the veil of the nuns in shape and color, lives finding a perfect habitat in the sea of Ischia.
The access to the beach is forbidden due to the unsafe ridge above, but you can access the bay and enjoy this hidden gem from the shoreline or from the boat.

San Montano Bay

Few steps away from Lacco Ameno village downtown, there is a beach where time seems to have stopped, a half-moon shape bay made by golden sand and sheltered on the East side from dry and rocky Monte Vico hill and on the West side from the green hill of pine and oak trees.
On one side the crystalline sea of the bay that offers refuge to the many boats that choose San Montano in the summer to drop anchor, on the other the lush vegetation that seems to recall distant, exotic landscapes.
Back in the 50’s San Montano Bay inspired Duke Luigi Silvestro Camerini which introduced the first cicas and palms of the island with the mission to create the Negombo thermal park, an oasis of relaxation surrounded by greenery that, still today, with his son, Duke Fulceri Camerini at the helm, offers moments of peace to those who choose to immerse themselves in the thermal waters.
Beside the private establishment (Negombo) San Montano Bay has a free beach and it’s perfect for families that want to enjoy the sea.
San Montano Bay is also a very famous archeological site and history place, where Santa Restituta, the patron of the island and in particular of Lacco Ameno village, arrived.

During the celebrations dedicated to the Saint on May 18th, that story between myth and history is staged again, bringing faith and emotion to the locals.

Forio Beaches

Zaro

Zaro is an off beaten swimming spot on made by lava rocks and frequented by those swimmers who do not like the "usual" beach with an umbrella.
Until a few years ago, Zaro cliff was one of the favorite destinations for naturists on vacation on the island of Ischia. Not that the location had this specific vocation, but it happened to find exponents of this philosophical-cultural movement very much in vogue in the 70s of the last centuries.
Due to the fact that the accessibility to Zaro requires a minimum level of familiarity with walking on rocks, this spot is more suitable for active people, and we won’t recommend it for families.
Located on the North Westerly coast of Ischia Island, and being in open sea, we recommend checking the weather before and only if the sea is calm, and more generally suitable for swimming among the rocks. The rest is taken care of by the generous nature of Ischia which here has smoothed the rocks to favor the formation of small natural pools that the sun quickly heats.

San Francesco beach

This beach is long 300 meters approximately and isn’t crowded at all and there are mainly private beach clubs that color the golden sand with their umbrellas. Looking the horizon, you have a cliff on the right made by lava and the Forio village skyline on the left side, from where on the early afternoon comes a light fresh breeze which turns San Francesco beach in a pleasant spot for suntanning.
The area and therefore the beach takes its name from the small Church of San Francesco di Paola located a few steps from the sea, you can spend entire days there, the area has few bars and restaurants, very calm and relaxing spot from where you can enjoy the sunset.

Chiaia Beach

Chiaia' beach, which is very close to Forio village, has shallow sea, crystal clear water and golden fine sand and this beach is suitable for families with children who are swimming for their first time.
In front of the shoreline there is a reef at more than 100 meters, which protect the shore from the waves and the seabed is low and entirely sandy.
There are private beach clubs and free beach, you won't have troubles in finding your corner of relaxation.
The Chiaia' beach is also equipped with many bars and restaurants and it’s easily accessible for disabled people who desires to reach the shore easily.

Cava dell’Isola Beach

Cava dell’isola beach is very well known on the island of Ischia for having its chill, freebie and wild vibes which attracts young folks from all around the island.
This beach is hidden from the rest of the other beaches in Ischia, the access way isn’t easy to recognize and after a short staircase descent among the reeds, you will find yourself immersed in another dimension.
Young and old people sharing the same beach and playing together on the shoreline volleyball or beach tennis, gentle music playing under the umbrellas and a very hot sun and crystal water will attract you to throw your staff on the beach and dive into the sea.
The beach is all made by fine sands, and if you want, you can rent a beach umbrella in one of the two restaurants located just at the beginning of the beach and choose the spot you like best to settle in.
Sunset time is the best and most spectacular moment of the day by Cava dell ‘Isola beach in Ischia Island, groups of young people stays playing live music until sunset. 

A unique memory of a magical vacation.

Citara

Citara beach is the second biggest beach on the island of Ischia, almost 900 meters of fine sands beach easy to get to and pleasant to swim, excellent for young folks, families and matures.
The sea is clear and crystalline, and this beach is well known because it’s where is located the Poseidon gardens thermal park.
Many are the restaurants and the bars in the area, and you can decide to spend a whole day by Citara beach.

Sorgeto

If heaven were on earth, it you would have to walk down almost 200 steps to then arrive in the bay of Sorgeto, a unique place in the world.

Sorgeto bay is in Forio village, in the suburb area of Panza a traditional farming place that has one of the most unique and spectacular bays of the whole Mediterranean Sea and maybe the earth.
This bay is located on the South Westerly side of Ischia Island, it’s mainly a rocky place and there you will find pools made stone by stone from the locals from where the hot thermal water comes underneath.
If you are about to dive in, however, be careful not to burn yourself! Yes, you read correctly. The peculiarity of Sorgeto is precisely this, below those natural pools there are hot water springs, the result of volcanic activity, let's not forget that Ischia was a volcano, and its activity is still present in some areas and Sorgeto is one of these. Once you have found the right temperature, thanks to the small waves that, arriving in the pools on the shore will refresh the water and the tide, close your eyes because relaxation is served. Sorgeto's bay is a place to visit during the day and during the night, in fact many people go there late in the evening and in all seasons, even in winter for that regenerating bath. Recently, thanks to the bars and restaurant of the bay, they serve aperitif even while you are enjoying the hot water pools.
This is a must to do experience if you are in Ischia.

Serrara Fontana Beaches

Cavagrado

A handkerchief of sand with a length of approximately 60 meters located at the entrance of Sant’Angelo village, just below the bus station, an oasis of peace that you won’t expect to find.

Cavagrado beach is between two tuff ridges and its made by not too fine sand, half free and half with a private beach club where there is a small bar-restaurant with typical sea and land dishes of Ischia cuisine tradition.
Just the time to put your feet in the water and you will fell the warmth of the spring waters that rise from the subsoil as in the nearby bay of Sorgeto.

Cava di Ruffano

The beach of Cava di Ruffano is located inside a small inlet in Sant’Angelo, a small fishing village jewel where the sea seems to change color.
Cava Ruffano is a true corner of paradise where you can swim and indulge into la Dolce Vita until sunset.

Sant’Angelo beach

Sant’Angelo is an exclusive village located in the far south of Ischia Island, from 50’s considered one of the most glamorous locations on the island and many wealthy and famous people from all around the world picked this destination during their vacation like Pablo Neruda or Angela Merkel.
The beach near the main square will gently pamper you, among the trendiest bars and restaurants, eating fish-based dishes or enjoying simple fruit ice creams. Sant’Angelo' vibe is slow and glamorous, very different far from the lively of the nearby villages.
 

Le Fumarole

Le Fumarole beach, with its strong volcanic activities underneath since ancient times is known to heal the body especially for neuropathic pain.
Others instead uses the warmth digging into the sand and cooking chicken and potatoes collected in tin foil.

Barano Beaches

Maronti Beach

Maronti is the biggest beach of Ischia Island and one of the most enchanting beaches of Italy, with its 3 km of coastline sheltered by a unique landscape made by hills of wine yards and vegetables from the local farmers, makes this place so unique and inspiring for a relaxing day at sea.
Along the coastline there are many caves and in one of these there is the most powerful source of thermal waters on the island: “Sorgente di Cava Scura”, you will be left speechless when you’ll see this thermal bath carved out in the tuff rock on the sides of the hills.
The sand isn’t so fine at all, and the depth of the sea drops dramatically within a few meters from the shoreline.
Many are the bars and restaurants along the beach and if you want to enjoy the sunset time you could enjoy the good music and drinks by a good vibe spot called “Rena”.

La Scarrupata Bay

La Scarrupata is an amazing mother nature scenery located on the Southeast side of Ischia Island, it's surrounded by a rocky ridge with a dry vegetation and climbing goats which turns this place astonishing from the sea.
The beach is made by pebbles and a wooden pier which let you feel like you are in a place where time has stopped many years ago.
You can get there by land but it’s a steep route to go and not easy to find, the best way to get there is by sea with a boat and usually we do stop by La Scarrupata with our guests for lunch time by the unique seaside restaurant “La Pace”.

Ischia Beaches

San Pancrazio Bay

Considered the jewel spot of the island, San Pancrazio Bay is a true paradise for snorkeling lovers who snoop around semi-submerged rocks and reefs, discovering the octopus's lair, face to face with scorpion fish, observing soles and tiny fish of an unusual electric blue color.
On the West side of the bay there is a small beach with fine sands and crystal water, in the middle of the beach there is a closed restaurant where during the hottest months of the summer the owner lives still.
If you end up chit chatting with him you can be invited for dinner time, we can swear that is an outstanding like local experience.

Cartaromana Beach

Cartaromana is a small beach with the view of Aragonese’ Castle, suitable for children because the sea gradually increases in depth.
The beach is small with fine sands and there are two beach clubs and a small portion of free beach available.
You can get there by sea or by land, but we do suggest by the water taxi from the suburb of Ischia Ponte, where is located the amazing Castello Aragonese.
Cartaromana beach has sun from the early morning up to 4 pm usually.

Miramare e Castello Beach

70 meters approximately of fine sands beach entirely public located on the East side of Ischia Island, this place is quiet and calm frequented mostly by locals during the summer.

Fisherman’s Beach (Spiaggia dei Pescatori)  

The fisherman’s beach (Spiaggia dei Pescatori) is located nearby Ischia Ponte village, along a stretch of coast used back in the times exclusively by fishermen It is a picturesque beach of soft golden sand immersed in a unique and suggestive landscape, you can admire the Aragonese Castle on the right side, the colourful houses of the Mandra village behind and on the horizon the islands of Vivara and Procida.
On the beach you can often find the fishermen’s wooden boats pulled up on the sand which, together with the smell of fresh fish coming from the typical restaurants overlooking the sea, make the atmosphere authentic and pleasant. The beach is equipped with every tourist service and comfort, has several bathing establishments and has completely free stretches of sand. The sea is amazing, blue, and crystalline with a gentle slope of seabed, excellent for swimming.

San Pietro Beach 

This beach takes the name from the church of San Pietro close by and that’s the main beach for locals and travelers staying in Ischia town during the summer.
The sand is fine and due to the breakwater reefs the water is shallow which it makes ideal for families with children or elderly people.
There are many private beach clubs and a wide public beach on the left side.

Casamicciola Terme Beaches

Bagnitiello

Far from the traffic of the city center, there is a small beach made by rocks which turns into a corner of paradise where the thermal wonder is open to all.
The Bagnitiello rocks has natural hot thermal water springs on the shore which shows how the volcanic activity of Ischia Island is still strong nowadays.
Don’t miss the exclusive private beach club O’vagnitiello.

Convento beach

It takes its name from the close convent of the Passionist Fathers in the town of Casamicciola Terme.
From the main road that connects all the towns of Ischia Island, approximately fifty steps will take you down this little beach, fine sand and shallow waters make it particularly suitable for families with children who can swim freely without fear of high waves.

Marina beach

Located on the waterfront that goes from Casamicciola Terme town to Lacco Ameno town, it has private beach clubs and a free beach.
After swim, stop for an ice cream by Gelateria di Massa or for a bruschettone by Bar Gino, if you are in Casamicciola it’s a must!

Fundera beach

The beach is small, but the fine sand and the crystal-clear sea with shallow water it makes suitable for families with several children.