AENARIA DREAMING A volcanic eruption sank Aenaria nearly 2,000 years ago. Now, underwater tours and ongoing excavations are bringing Ischia's fascinating history back to the surface. The vast Bay of Cartaromana opens up before us. Jagged cliffs shoot up from the waves; sunbathers sprawl on the inlet bridge leading to the Aragonese Castle. Through the turquoise-blue water, an ancient city's quay; buried in the cool dark for centuries and perfectly preserved. Italy's sunken city returning from the sea | BBC Travel

THE BLUE IS ALL AROUND YOU Il Monastero, the hotel within the castle, is the best stay on Ischia. It’s a simple place, formerly a convent of the Poor Clares, and has a humility which reflects that. Breakfast is served on a terrace: figs, strawberries, homemade bread and tomatoes. The volcanic earth here gives the produce an unbelievable intensity of flavour. A guide to summer on Ischia, Italy’s ‘green island’ | Financial Times

THE KALEIDOSCOPIC BLUE COLOR PALETTE OF THE MEDITERRANEAN San Montano Resort & Spa, one of southern Italy’s most exquisite escapes, just unveiled a dazzling redesign that’s sure to lure discerning travelers to the storied island of Ischia. The Lighthouse Suite, a unique two-bedroom villa housed in the remnants of a former military lighthouse at the top of the property, ranks among the renovation’s most exquisite additions. Offering 360-degree views of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the resort’s highest point. This Newly Revamped Luxury Resort Is The Best Reason To Visit Ischia Now | Forbes

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE Spring/Summer 2025 campaign, set against the lush backdrop of Ischia, Italy. The British fashion brand known for its modern take on loafers and bold ready-to-wear silhouettes is bringing a dose of sun-drenched style to the season, captured at the historic Villa Parodi Delfino. Perched above the Tyrrhenian Sea, the 300-year-old villa served as both muse and canvas for D + D’s latest offering. Revered for its hedonistic heritage and timeless aesthetic, the villa perfectly complimented the brand’s poolside vision. DUKE + DEXTER Goes Poolside for SS25 | hypebae

ONE OF ITALY'S MOST RENOWNED FILM FESTIVAL From June 28 to July 5 at the Aragonese Castle: Ischia Film Festival. Eight days of feature films, documentaries, and short films will transform Ischia, featuring open-air movie screenings, meetings with filmmakers, and numerous expected guests from around the world. Among them, the British director Christopher Nolan will be honored with the Foreign Award, a recognition given to the best international productions that have chosen Italy as a film location. Discover more information about Ischia Film Festival | Italia.it

HERE'S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PLAN A TRIP TO ISCHIA, ITALY. In order to get more intel, journalist Laura Itzkowitz turned to Ischia habitués Marie Louise Sciò, whose family hospitality group runs the glamorous Mezzatorre Hotel on the island, and Annie Ojile, founder of Scooteroma and Personalized Italy, who visits often and organizes bespoke trips to the island. This Italian Island Has Natural Hot Springs, Fabulous Hotels, and Stunning Beaches—Without the Crowds of Neighboring Capri | Travel + Leisure

ON THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA STILL DREAM The future: will Conte remain the head coach? The victory of the fourth Scudetto is a triumph that bears the signatures of Antonio Conte and Aurelio De Laurentiis. The visionary president: “Napoli is Naples and deserves respect. If someone wants to make themselves available, welcome. I would be happy if Conte tried his hand at the Champions League next year”. Naples, the night of the fourth scudetto: a city in delirium, Conte and De Laurentiis still dream | Quotidiano Sportivo

ISCHIA, AN ADULT WELLNESS PLAYGROUND Spa-themed parks entirely dedicated to wellness are one of the reasons people come back to Ischia time and time again. Poseidon is the largest park on the island. There are over twenty pools and thermal baths of varying temperatures here. Some highlights include hydrotherapy pools, Japanese soaking tubs and Kneipp pools, which are heated to 40 degrees. The most underrated wellness destination in Italy | Condé Nast Traveller

VIEW FROM ISCHIA LA MORTELLA GARDEN The volcanic outcrop of Ischia is the most developed and largest of the islands in the Bay of Naples. An early colony of Magna Graecia, first settled in the 8th century BC, Ischia today is famed for its thermal spas, manicured gardens, striking Aragonese castle and unshowy, straightforward Italian airs – a feature also reflected in its food. Ischia travel - Lonely Planet | Italy, Europe

ISCHIA, A COSMOPOLITAN COMMUNITY OF THE 8th CENTURY BC Thanks to the isotopic analysis of bones and teeth of over 50 individuals found buried there, researchers were able to confirm that in the eighth century BC the island's community was made up of Greek, Phoenician and Italic immigrants (including the Etruscans). The data also show that female mobility was a structural element in the construction of the community of Pithekoussai, suggesting that women were deeply involved in the cultural and commercial activities that defined life on Ischia in the first millennium BC. Multinational Mediterranean Community Thrived on Ischia in 8th Century BC | Ancient Origins

TEN MILLION EUROS FOR THE PHLEGRAEAN ISLANDS A maneuver that provides a breath of fresh air and brings smiles to the islands of Ischia and Procida. The 2025 budget forecast of the Metropolitan City presents a series of items: not only plans for the sale and enhancement of real estate: the document also includes funds for roads, schools, transport, employment, sustainable development, and the environment. But also the protection and enhancement of cultural assets and activities and land management. Breathing New Life into Ischia and Procida | Il Mattino

THE FOOD WRITER AND SON OF THE QUEEN ON CHILDHOOD HOLIDAYS TO ISCHIA Every summer my grandparents would take us all — me, my sister, our parents, our cousins and their parents — to Ischia. We’d stay at the Excelsior Belvedere, a grand, old-fashioned hotel with a wonderful swimming pool. It was a lovely place, and we had the same routine there for two weeks every summer for 15 years or so. We children would have our mandatory siestas in the afternoon, which we hated. Then we’d do la passeggiata. Tom Parker Bowles: ‘Our villa chef was a secret press informer’ | The Times

WHEN IT COMES TO ROMANTIC GETAWAYS The island of Ischia boasts numerous hot springs and spa resorts where you can soak in mineral-rich waters, which are said to have healing properties. For a natural experience, head to Sorgeto Bay, where hot springs bubble up into the sea, creating a warm, soothing haven perfect for unwinding. Imagine soaking under the stars with your loved one, with nothing but the sound of waves lapping against the rocks—romance doesn’t get much better than this. The stunning little Italian island even more romantic than Venice and one of Europe's best | Daily Express

LOOKING FOR A RESTFUL HOLIDAY We took a hydrofoil to Ischia Ponte and then, driving past small coastal villages, we reached the four-star hotel Botania Relais and Spa near the town of Lacco Ameno. Situated in a lushly landscaped garden, the hotel's spacious marble-floored villas boast French doors that open on to private terraces with panoramic views. The poolside dining room serves delicious dinners, elaborate breakfast buffets, and lunches specialising in fresh organic ingredients from their garden. Ticket To Italy: Places To Visit, What To Eat And More | Outlook Traveller

A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE Take KINE 497 with Dr. Devan Romero on this Mediterranean island paradise as you learn about science based health and wellness. Students will enjoy sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and have easy access to nearby locations such as Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Welcome to Ischia! | Italy Abroad Program

A SANCTUARY FOR THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA VISITORS Here, we enjoyed a pre-dinner Hugo Spritz while taking in the breathtaking view of palm trees from the panoramic terrace. A stay at Hotel Terme Tritone Resort & Spa offers access to its wellness centre, and for the full experience, we suggest indulging in its sulphurous pools, Turkish baths and saunas to rejuvenate body and soul. Inside 'The Green Island' - the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle | Daily Express

A WEDDING SET AGAINST THE HOTEL'S ICONIC TERRACOTTA FACADE "During the wedding weekend and so we wanted to give our guests a quintessential Ischia experience before officially kicking-off the festivities." The ceremony itself was held on Terazza Vittoria, the hotel’s private terrace overlooking the sea. “We love the signature pink umbrellas at the Mezzatorre and tried to incorporate them where we could.” The Bride Wore Brandon Maxwell to Marry Under Pink Umbrellas at the Mezzatorre Hotel in Ischia | Vogue

WHY THE VERDANT ISLAND IS PERFECT FOR LATE-SEASON SUN Villa Egidio sat above Sant’Angelo, a toy town on the south side of Ischia with a panettone-shaped islet offshore. The streets are so dinky that you get around on golf carts, and the neighbouring beach — Maronti, made famous by Elena Ferrante’s novels — has, like much of volcanic Ischia, bubbling thermal waters underneath. I live in Italy — this is the verdant island where the locals go | The Times

THE CULINARY PRINCE STARTS UNLOCKING HIS MEMORIES Our childhood holidays were spent on Ischia, a small island off Naples. Doughnuts on the beach, crazy golf, a shared bottle of Coke, before antipasti and vast bowls of spaghetti bolognese. We learnt to water-ski in the shadow of the castello, dragged behind a gleaming Riva; collected sea urchins in our bidet and spent many hours at war with fellow hotel guests. Tom Parker-Bowles, My battle with three German children | The Spectator

AN ISLAND WHERE TO REVAMP YOUR CAREER Determined to revive his career - former box office king Nic Cassino - heads over to Italy instead, where he teams up with an eccentric, down-on-his-luck Italian director to create an artsy, groundbreaking action movie. But as they stumble through cultural clashes and a chaotic production, Nic's comeback attempt spirals into a hilarious journey of mishaps, reinvention, and unexpected discoveries. Dominic Purcell in Meta Action Star Comedy 'Cassino in Ischia' Trailer | FirstShowing