Caressed by the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea, Ischia is a volcanic island that serves as a genuine, local-feeling alternative to its glamorous counterpart Capri. Nestled into the Bay of Naples, this 18-square-mile paradise melds spectacular thermal springs, lush Mediterranean flora, and rich historical tapestry into one magnetic destination.

Favoured by the island's volcanic origins, Ischia saturates its guests in over 100 thermal springs and natural spas and is affectionately known as "The Green Island". The consistently mild climate makes it an ideal all-year-round destination, although it buzzes with Italian holidaymakers during sunny summers.

Flaunting an exceptional blend of natural wellness and cultural heritage, Ischia, holds its own. The formidable Castello Aragonese, majestically rising from a volcanic rock platform, proudly reverberates the island's strategic relevance throughout history. The thermal parks provide a unique spa experience, inviting visitors to traverse pools drenched in varying temperatures, and doused in healing minerals.

The island's culinary frontlines feature the best of Neapolitan cuisine, elegantly intertwined with island-specific variations. From succulent island-bred rabbit in pitta (cooked in terracotta pots), fresh daily-caught seafood, to mouthwatering coniglio all'ischitana (Ischian-style rabbit stew), the food manages to intrigue and delight. Its volcanic soil gives birth to exceptional wines, notably the local Biancolella grape.

Prominent experiences encompass a thermal mud bath under the Mediterranean sun at Negombo Thermal Park, unveiling the secrets of the medieval passages within the Castello Aragonese, and basking in the sunshine at the picturesque Maronti Beach - the longest sandy stretch of the island.