Ischia

[Newcastleclaret93]

Any recommendations

Taking the family in June.

[fidelcastro]

I've never rated Swedish furniture personally.

[dvalley69]

Any recommendations

Taking the family in June.

Which part of the island? Are you planning on renting a motorbike or just using public transport?
In any case, there are hot springs in the actual sea in the Sant'Angelo area in the south part: check out Baia di Sorgeto on google maps. It's a bit of a trek down but a real experience and free coz it's in the sea. If not, then in Forio there's a massive open air thermal spa park with loads of pools with varying temperatures (Poseidon is the name). Also have a walk up the mountain to the top; the views are obviously stunning on a clear sunny day. In Ischia town, the castle is supposed to be cool and interesting but personally never visited when I was there.

[longsidetrumpet]

Enjoyed a week there some years ago, plenty of buses to get you round the island. We went to Poseidon expecting a day in the sun with lots of spa dips - it turned out a grey, cool day!!!

[dvalley69]

Enjoyed a week there some years ago, plenty of buses to get you round the island. We went to Poseidon expecting a day in the sun with lots of spa dips - it turned out a grey, cool day!!!

Bet you kept nice and warm in the pools though!!

[Newcastleclaret93]

Think we are staying in Forio.

Will be going with a 6 month old so hoping for some young child activities as well if anyone knows any.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Which part of the island? Are you planning on renting a motorbike or just using public transport?
In any case, there are hot springs in the actual sea in the Sant'Angelo area in the south part: check out Baia di Sorgeto on google maps. It's a bit of a trek down but a real experience and free coz it's in the sea. If not, then in Forio there's a massive open air thermal spa park with loads of pools with varying temperatures (Poseidon is the name). Also have a walk up the mountain to the top; the views are obviously stunning on a clear sunny day. In Ischia town, the castle is supposed to be cool and interesting but personally never visited when I was there.

Thanks Dvalley

Poseidon certainly looks like an interesting place to visit

[Passing Clouds]

Yeah I’ve been a few times. Beautiful island. Stayed in Saint Angelo which is stunning. Firing is a short bus ride. There’s a nice square in Forio for eating etc. The Castello Aragonese in the main town, Port Ischia? was interesting. We went to the Giardini La Mortella which was lovely if you like plants and stuff

Always loved the ferry ride to and from Naples. A great city I reckon

[Passing Clouds]

Forio not ‘firing’

[Devils_Advocate]

Depends how long your stay is but if you've enough time I'd recommend a day trip up to Milan. Brilliant city and known for being the fashion capital of the world

[Hipper]

I've never rated Swedish furniture personally.

It's flat, more like most of The Netherlands.

[Vegas Claret]

I've never rated Swedish furniture personally.

[Marney&Mee]

Enjoyed a week there some years ago, plenty of buses to get you round the island. We went to Poseidon expecting a day in the sun with lots of spa dips - it turned out a grey, cool day!!!

Bet you had a great adventure there tho?

[Buxtonclaret]

Had actually never heard of the island.
Had to Google it. Looks stunning.

[IrkthePurists]

We had a lovely week there a few years ago. Was very hot, I’d like to go again spring/autumn time.

[Dark Cloud]

Went last summer. It's absolutely lovely and the iconic castle was used in a variety of films including The Talented Mr Ripley, so well worth the trek up there tbf.

[IanMcL]

Drunk post,

Ischia what?

[FCBurnley]

Who does he play for ?

[Claret Till I Die]

Thanks Dvalley

Poseidon certainly looks like an interesting place to visit

That'll be one hell of an adventure

[dougcollins]

It's great to go to Naples - even if its just to appreciate Ischia more!

Actually I love Naples, one of my favourite cities.