Moving in an anti-clockwise direction, Casamicciola Terme is right next to Ischia Porto and has been the most famous commune since ancient times due to its precious thermal springs. Both the Greeks and later the Romans were regular customers and convinced of the therapeutic properties of these waters. In time, scientific studies also confirmed their effectiveness in the treatment of various pathologies, identifying specific chemical components in each spring. Heading towards Casamicciola from the sea, you can admire the view of the commune set in vast green open spaces of rare beauty, including the Maddalena Woods, one of the island’s most beautiful pine groves. From here you can go on enchanting nature walks along paths and routes that lead as far as the Dead Crater of Mount Rotaro. Apart from the typical Mediterranean scrub, you’ll also find two botanical rarities: Cyperus polystachiyus (the papyrus plant that grows on the fumaroles) and Pteris Vittata (a special fern species extinct in the rest of Europe). Their survival is guaranteed by the heat that flows out of the still active fumaroles in the ancient volcanic craters of Rotaro and Fondo D’Oglio.
Moreover, the Commune of Casamicciola offers various places of cultural interest, such as
- the civic museum,
- the 1885 geophysical observatory on the hill known as Gran Sentinella,
- the Bellavista Public Gardens,
- the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena Penitente (where you can admire statues dating back to the 18th century),
- the Church of Santa Maria della Pietà, (which safeguards Andrea Vaccaio’s beautiful “Pietà”), etc.
Finally, don’t forget that Casamicciola also boasts its own tourist harbour, from where you can embark on countless boat trips and excursions.
How to get here
By plane
From Capodichino Airport in Naples you can reach the Harbour both by taxi or by bus. Moreover, a comfortable shuttle bus will take you directly from the airport to the harbour and you can buy tickets on the bus.
By train
The central station in Naples is about 2 km from the harbour and can be easily reached by bus. You can buy tickets at the station. Otherwise, you can travel by taxi. Our advice is to request the predetermined fare.
By car
Once you travel past the toll booth in Naples, go straight on for about 12 km, following the road signs for Naples. Continue towards the pier called Molo Calata di Massa if you want to take your car on the ferry to Ischia or Casamicciola. Otherwise, take the bypass towards Pozzuoli and take the first exit after the “Via Campana” toll booth, following the road signs to the harbour, then take the ferry to Ischia or Casamicciola.
Harbours connected to Ischia or Casamicciola
You can reach the Island of Ischia by ferry or hydrofoil. In the former case, departure is from the harbour in Calata di Massa, Naples or the one in Pozzuoli. In the latter case, departure is from the piers called Molo Beverello and Molo di Mergellina.
From Ischia harbour
If you are travelling by car, once you leave the harbour drive towards Casamicciola. After about 3 km, once you reach the seafront in Via Salvatore Girardi, turn left at the corner between Via Perrone and Stella Maris. Turn right at the stop sign and go straight on for about 40 m.
If you are travelling on foot, once you leave the harbour you can take a taxi or a bus (the bus terminus is only some metres away from the harbour). You can get your ticket at the ticket office and get off at the bus stop in Stella Maris in Casamicciola.
From Casamicciola harbour
If you are travelling by car, once you leave the harbour drive towards Ischia. After driving along the seafront of Via Salvatore Girardi for about 800 m, turn right at the corner between Via Perrone and Stella Maris. Turn right at the stop sign and go straight on for about 40 m.
If you are travelling on foot, once you leave the harbour you can take a taxi or a bus. You can buy the ticket at the newsstand in Piazza Marina in front of the harbour. Get off at the bus stop in Stella Maris.
Transfer Service
On request and for a fee, our Hotel offers a comfortable transfer service from the airport or station to the hotel and vice versa.
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