Island of Ischia the thermal wellness capital of Europe. A wild oasis created by nature, history, and heart. Visitors from all lands now bask in pure minerals of the thermal springs, its therapeutic properties founded by the Romans. The tails of Typheus's rage fuming the hot springs, are whispered about, passing on the legend for eternity. Dolphins and jellyfish attracted by the crystal clear ocean are easily seen by passing boats. Flocks of birds from Africa in the spring time flaunt their majestic colors as Sheppard's guard their sheep and fish are cooked in steam of the hot springs on the seashore.

Walking through history with the stories of extinct cultures dating back to 800 B.C.. with the lime light of a major hub of famous artists, poets, and natural psychophysical beauty and heath treatments. So primitive and modern Ischia's diabolical seductive flavors make for a magical island paradise. More...

With rich flavors of the earth and sea, Ischia unlike other island evolved from mountain duelers to sea. Being slightly isolated Ischia has maintained its rich traditional Italian cuisine. The island specialty Ischia rabbit captured in pits in the wild, grilled in garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes, makes for the finest feast. In the 20th century rabbits were plentiful in the mountains and was the main supplement of the peoples diet.

 A stricked tradition of the island handed down from the past is to waist nothing. This gave rise to the one of the most popular dishes of Ischia. "Caponata". Made with stale bread soaked in water and then smothered in tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and anchovies. This delicious dish, you won't find on a tourist menu. Only a few families of ischia still have the pleasure of this delicious tradition. Don' t forget to try the handmade  limoncello and nocino. More...