How to get to Ischia Italy. Where can I buy a ticket. The Eternal City and the Healing Island

Ischia Island- most big Island Gulf of Naples. The island is administratively divided into 6 small towns- Ischia Porto, Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Barano, Serrara Fontana.
There are about 300 springs on the island and about 300 hotels have thermal pools.
The temperature in the pools is maintained between +28 - +32 (summer), +32 - +34 (winter).
The temperature of the sources themselves can be from +60 to +90 degrees.

Since ancient times, the island of Ischia has been known as beautiful place for relax. In addition to the magical nature and golden beaches, many are attracted here by the hot healing springs (bromide, hydrogen sulfide). Healing waters, therapeutic mud and special massage help with chronic rheumatism, women's diseases, polyarthritis and psoriasis.
It was here, in Chitara Bay, that one of the seven wonders of the world was located - "Poseidon Hot Spring Gardens".

Today it is a large healing center with 25 thermal pools, interspersed with amazing fountains in cool groves. Curious tourists will be able to visit the Aragonese Castle, the museum in Lacco Ameno, the geophysical observatory in Casamicciola, and the Maltese Museum in Forio.
The holiday season on the island officially lasts from April to the end of October, but many tourists arrive as early as March or from early to mid-November. The uniqueness of the island’s resorts is that you can take thermal baths in the morning, swim in the sea, sunbathe on the beach, and exercise in the afternoon water and other sports, go on excursions, in the evening - relax in accordance with your interests and inclinations: dancing, visiting bars and restaurants, walking around the city or along the sea, shopping.

While relaxing on the island, you can take fascinating, educational excursions to Naples with its famous museums, climb the majestic Vesuvius, visit Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, the beautiful island of Capri, and also take unforgettable excursions around the island of Ischia.

How to get to the island of Ischia

From Rome to Naples the train goes (one and a half hours).
From Naples to Ischia- ferries and boats (travel time - from 30 minutes to an hour and a half; it is best to take a ticket on a small boat - less rolling and more opportunities to enjoy the views).
Naples Ischia
Flight to Naples (international Airport Naples Capodichino), then as above by ferry or boat.

Treatment on the island of Ischia:

The miraculous properties of Ischia's thermal water are known throughout the world.
After taking a bath, you need to rest for 20-30 minutes. Baths are taken on an empty stomach.

Main Thermal Center of Ischia - Thermal Treatment Center, which is located in the town Ischia Porto, a few meters from the port, next to the shopping and tourist center. Treatment rooms with automatic mud supply have sections for relaxation.
There are balneological, gynecological, regenogenic and mud therapy departments, as well as massage and inhalation rooms, a natural sauna in a grotto, a cosmetology department, a large swimming pool for hydrokinesiotherapy and hydromassage, laser therapy, ultrasound, iontophoresis, magnetotherapy, a spacious gymnastics and rehabilitation room. The thermal center is open all year round, open Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thermal water is used to treat primarily rheumatism and arthritis, as well as frontal and facial sinusitis, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (chronic pharyngitis and laryngitis), using aerosols and inhalations.
By passing thermal steam through a nasal probe, middle ear otitis is treated here. For patients suffering from varicose veins, the center offers thermal ozonized baths with hydromassage. The center also treats psoriasis, infertility and gynecological diseases.
Thermal baths in combination with hydromassage and lymphatic drainage help in the treatment of cellulite. Thermal springs are widely used for medicinal purposes in orthopedics and traumatology.
The cosmetic department provides facial cleansing and rejuvenation, as well as various cosmetic procedures. (anti-wrinkle procedure, mud mask, facial massage, facial lymphatic drainage, general and partial depilation, thermal steam spray, breast firming procedure, bandage with inorganic salts, weight loss bandage, hydromassage, hair strengthening procedure, anti-dandruff treatment, skin treatment with closely spaced capillaries).
IN thermal center Cosmetic masks and creams are produced and can be purchased here.

All procedures are prescribed by a doctor; consultation with a doctor is required.

In addition to the named places in Ischia, there are “wild” sources of treatment.
In the town Sorgetto Hot springs flow directly into the sea, creating natural thermal baths. You can swim here even in winter.
Another place - ancient Roman baths Kava Skura. These are natural thermal baths in the rock.
There is also an ancient tradition of treatment when the human body is covered with hot sand. Sand soaked in thermal waters has excellent healing properties. This type of treatment is possible in the village Sant'Angelo.

With an area of ​​about 46 km². The island of Ischia, part of the Phlegrino archipelago, is the largest island in the Bay of Naples. There are three dormant volcanoes on the island - Epomeo (789 m), Trabotti (512 m) and Monte Vezzi (Piedimonte) (395 m), which last appeared in 1301.

Archaeological research has shown that the island has been inhabited since the Bronze Age by its owners in different time became Greeks, Phoenicians, Etruscans, Romans, Ostrogoths and Spaniards - all historical eras of the Mediterranean region were reflected on this small island.

One of the main local attractions is the Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese), rising on a separate small volcanic island connected to Ischia by a stone bridge. The castle was built in the mid-15th century by Alfonso V of Aragon on the site of the ancient fortress of Hiero I of Syracuse (474 ​​BC). In addition, tourists are interested in the Guevara Tower, the Il Torrione Tower and Villa La Mortella (in the town of Forio), Archaeological Museum Pitecusa (as the island of Ischia was previously called), the church of Soccorso (city of Forio), dedicated to the Virgin Mary of the Snows.

The nature of Ischia is stunningly beautiful: tourists are captivated by pine, olive and citrus groves, wildly blooming cacti, vineyards among harsh rocks descending to small bays with sandy beaches, ancient churches in fishing villages consisting of houses with multi-colored facades. However, the island is most famous for its springs - Ischia is replete with hot thermal waters that flow directly onto the sea coast. In that unique place harmoniously combines the healing effects of sea water, hot thermal springs and mild Mediterranean climate. It is not surprising that Thermal Parks have emerged on the island - centers for healing, rejuvenation, and restoration of the body, where stress and accumulated fatigue can be relieved with special thermal procedures. There are six thermal parks in Ischia, but most hotels also have their own springs and thermal departments with qualified medical staff, where you can enjoy warm water in thermal pools even in the cool season. Ischia produces its own natural cosmetics based on thermal water and mud.

Flight time:
from Moscow - from 3 hours 55 minutes.
from St. Petersburg - from 9 hours 30 minutes. (1-3 transfers)
from Kazan - from 8 hours 15 minutes. (1-3 transfers)
from Yekaterinburg - from 8 hours 35 minutes. (1-3 transfers)
from Novosibirsk - from 10 hours 10 minutes. (1-3 transfers)

Current time in Ischia Porto:
(UTC +1)

There are several on the island good beaches- Chiaia, Citara, Maronti and volcanic Fumarole. The best time The period for visiting Ischia is from April to October.

How to get to Ischia

You can get to the island of Ischia by ferries departing from Naples. They run daily with a regularity of half an hour. Travel time is about an hour. There is also a ferry service to the island from the city of Pozzuoli, which can be reached from Naples by train.

In Naples, ferries depart from the port of Molo Beverello. The most numerous in terms of flights is the company. There are also companies, and.

If with neighboring islands- Capri and Procida - everything is simple: there is one main port where all ships arrive, then on Ischia there are as many as 3 ports: Ischia, Casamicciola and Forio. The first 2 are not so far from each other, and the third is on the other side of the island, but only Alilauro ferries go there rarely.

In order not to waste time finding out whether the ferry/boat goes to the island. Ischia, often the name of the port, rather than the island, is indicated. For example: Napoli - Procida - Casamicciolo. This means that the first stop will be on the island of Procida, and the next one will be on the island of Ischia, at the port of Casamicciolo.

A speedboat costs about 20 euros and takes about 50-60 minutes, depending on the island. The ferry costs 15 euros and takes an average of 1.5 hours.

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A direct flight from Moscow to Rome takes about 4 hours. From the capital of Italy you need to get to Naples. Possible by air or rail. Or a direct flight from Moscow to Naples, from where it’s a stone’s throw to Ischia.

By sea

From April to November, ferries and boats depart regularly from Naples to the island of Ischia every half hour. The journey takes an hour and a half. Boats also depart from Procida, Pozzuoli and the island of Capri. In Naples, ferries depart from the port of Molo Beverello. Be sure to check which of the three ports of Ischia your transport arrives at. Often the final destination is not the island, but the city (commune) where the terminal is located.

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Hotels and inns are scattered throughout the island of Ischia. Prices are usually slightly above average, since most have at least two free thermal pools. Large hotels high-end ones are often built on natural sources and are specially equipped and staffed by qualified medical personnel. Simpler hotels offer transfers to the nearest health centers or neighboring multi-star hotels. The average cost of rooms is difficult to determine; it varies from 150-500 € per night and indefinitely. The most fashionable are L"Albergo Della Regina Isabella 5*, Mezzatorre Resort & Spa 5*, Hotel Mare Blu Terme 5*. The most affordable options are from 35-40 € in Forio (Hotel Villa Miralisa 3*), Casamicciole (Hotel Villa Fiorentina 3*), Barano (Hotel Internazionale 3*), etc.

Shopping on the island of Ischia

Trade on the island of Ischia is aimed at tourists, so prices may seem high. Locals go shopping in Naples. Visitors are invited to stroll along the central streets of the communes, where there are fashion boutiques and inexpensive souvenir shops.

Local wines Pietratorcia Vigne di Chignole, Ischia Bianco, Perrazzo Bianco superior are considered the best gift from Ischia. The drinks are sweeter and more feminine - delicate liqueurs with fruity flavors. To the traditional lemon one, nutty is added, citrus - orange, berry - strawberry. The ceramics trade is developed in Casamicholla; the best examples of tableware and decorations can be seen directly in production, at the local Menella factory.

Medicinal cosmetics are brought from thermal springs. The raw materials used are the thermal waters of Ischia and rejuvenating mud. There is also its own perfume, Sapori d’Ischia.

Spa holiday on the island of Ischia

The pride of Ischia is the thermal parks, where you can bask in warm natural springs all day long. They rejuvenate, relieve stress and calm. Medicinal properties dirt appears due to exposure to sulfur water, sun, bacteria and salty air.

The beauty of the springs in Ischia is their all-season availability. No matter what time of year you come, water heated by the bowels of the earth is always waiting for you.

Bathing is recommended for people with rheumatic diseases and respiratory problems. Moreover, the treatment methods are very diverse - from regular drinking to inhalation, from acupressure shower to relaxing baths.

The composition of water varies depending on its origin. To receive treatment procedures, you must undergo examination by a doctor, who will offer an individual course. To fully experience the effect, you need to spend about two weeks on the island. A shorter course will, of course, also have an effect, but the results may be less noticeable.

The most common way to get to beauty islands of Ischia, it's from Naples. ferries and hydrofoil companies operate, SNAV, Alilauro. On the island itself there are 3 ports: the port of the same name Ischia / Ischia ( main port), Port of Casamicciola Terme/Casamicciola Terme and Forio /Forio. It should be taken into account that the ports of Ischia and Casamicciola are close to each other, while Forio is a little further away.

map of ports Ischia

Hydrofoils/ Italian aliscafo transport passengers only. Ferries/Italian traghetto in turn, they transport not only passengers, but also cars and other large objects. It should be taken into account that ferries are not running to the port of Forio.

During the high season, it is better to book tickets in advance. You can order tickets online on the official websites of the company. If you are going to buy tickets directly at the port ticket office, you must arrive at least an hour before departure.

Caremar – Campania Regionale Marittima is a shipping company founded in 1975. The company is engaged in the maritime transport of passengers and goods in the Gulf of Naples. The company carries out daily transportation of passengers and large items (cars, etc.). Steamboats on the island Ischia goes only to the same name port of Ischia(travel time is 20 hours) and in Port of Casamicciola(travel time is one and a half hours). Steamships depart to Port of Casamicciola only once a day. Some ferries stop at O. Procida.

You can find a more detailed schedule here: (schedule updated 05/20/2016)

Attention: you need to clarify which port of Naples the ferries depart from and which port of Naples they arrive from. Ischia: P.D.MASSA or BEVERELLO, since the schedule simply shows Naples.

The price of tickets on ferries from Naples to the island. Ischia for passengers € 11.30, on hydrofoils – € 16.60.

The Medmar company transports passengers on ferries and on hydrofoils; ferries depart to the island. Ischia from two ports of Naples: P.D.MASSA and POZZUOLI. On about. Ischia Medmar carries out transportation to the ports of Ischia and Casamicciola.

You can find a more detailed schedule here: (schedule valid 05/15/2016)

Attention: you need to clarify which port of Naples the ferries depart from and which port of Naples they arrive from. Ischia.

SNAV

SNAV is owned by MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company. This company is engaged only in transporting passengers on hydrofoils. Vessels depart and arrive only at the port of Naples BEVERELLO. On about. Ischia ships only go to the port of CASAMICCIOLA.

Alilauro

Ferries of this company depart to the island. Ischia from the ports of Naples BEVERELLO and MERGELLINA. On about. Ischia – ports of Ischia and Forio. Only hydrofoils operate in the port of Forio.

From 14/01/2013 to 03/11/2016 the company offers 2 tariffs A and B. Tariff B is more expensive. At tariff A, for example, a ticket for one person BEVERELLO – Ischia costs 17.60 EURO one way, round trip 35.20. Tickets for BEVERELLO – Forio passengers cost 18.70 one way, 37.40 round trip. (more expensive as hydrofoils travel faster than ferries). You can find out more about the tariffs below:

Beverello-port Ischia

Beverello – port Forio

MERGELLINA – port Ischia

HOW TO GET TO THE ISLAND OF ISCHIA:

Naples 40 km. Rome 270 km. By plane: - Rome International Airport (Ciampino). - Rome International Airport (Leonardo da Vinci). - Naples International Airport. A transfer from the airport to the ferry can be arranged at your request.

By train: - Travel from Rome railway station to Naples railway station, then by car to the ferry (Beverello port).

By ferry and road transport: by ferry from Naples (port of Beverello) to Ischia (port of Pozzuoli).

It is easy to get around the island by car or bus.

From the airport to the ferry and from the ferry to the hotel, a transfer can be organized at your request. Travel time: from Rome 3 hours, from Naples 40 minutes.

Ischia- the largest island in the Gulf of Naples, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea 40 km from Naples and 7 km from the continent. The territory of the island of Ischia is divided into several cities and districts: Ischia ( main resort on the island of Ischia Porto), Casamicciola (a town near an ancient volcanic crater), Forio (the most beautiful area on the island), Lacco Ameno (a small but superbly equipped resort) and Serrara. Mountain road, encircling the island, connects all the towns with each other.

From the first minute of your stay on the island, you will feel the unique charm of emerald Ischia - pine and citrus groves, vineyards, wildly blooming cacti and small bays with sandy beaches. Landscapes change every minute: harsh rocks are replaced by secluded sandy beaches, ancient churches, fishermen's huts with colorful facades, olive and lemon groves. Sometimes it is impossible to take your eyes off the fabulous views of the bays and islands of the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast. But this one is known amazing island, not only for its vibrant views, but, above all, for its hot thermal waters. There is probably no place on earth where the healing effects of sea water, hot thermal springs and the mild Mediterranean climate are so harmoniously combined. The diversity of groundwater is determined by the ancient volcanic nature of the island.

The uniqueness of Ischia lies in the fact that it is one of the few places in Europe where hot springs go directly to the sea coast and, mixing with sea ​​water, allow you to swim in the sea even in winter time. Ischia is one of the most visited thermal sea resorts in Italy.

Thermomineral resorts of Ischia with its purest sources, has been widely known since ancient times. And this is not surprising, because thermal treatment on the island originated in the 8th century AD, during the time of the first Greek colonies from Euboea. The healing traditions of the resort became richer over the centuries.

Today the thermal parks of Ischia are favorite place recreation for island guests. Often planning to visit the thermal park only once, after the first visit, vacationers buy a pass for the whole week. The thermal parks of Ischia are unique centers for healing the body, an excellent natural remedy for relieving stress and accumulated fatigue. Almost all of Ischia's thermal centers are located right on the shore Mediterranean Sea in natural bays with sandy beaches and picturesque mountain landscapes.

Most of the resort's hotels have their own springs, so you can enjoy warm water in the thermal pools here even in the cool season. There are about 300 hotels in Ischia of different categories from five-star to inexpensive hotels. Many hotels are built on natural springs and have their own thermal departments with qualified medical staff.

If the hotel does not have its own thermal center, it will always organize a free shuttle to the nearest thermal center or to the central thermal complex in Ischia Porto. The rhythm of life on the island is calm, so you can safely relax here with families and small children. However, even the most active tourists will not get bored with a variety of sports and entertainment offers: football fields, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and handball courts, as well as numerous restaurants, bars, taverns, nightclubs, discos.

RESORTS o. ISCHIA - Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte.

Ischia Porto is the capital of the island. The town consists of two parts: Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte.

There is a port in Ischia Porto, the name Ischia Ponte comes from the word “bridge”, since in the Ischia Ponte area there is a bridge connecting the coast with the Aragonese castle (Aragonese). Beautiful sandy beaches stretch from Ischia Porto to Ischia Ponte. Magnificent pine and chestnut groves and picturesque seascapes enchant tourists. There are many hotels of various categories, commercial centers, discos, nightclubs, taverns, restaurants, boutiques concentrated here, and during the tourist season the fun does not stop all night.

The symbol of the island of Ischia is majestic Aragonese castle. It rises next to Ischia Ponte on a separate island and is connected to the main coast by a bridge. The Aragonese castle was built in 1441 and served as a shelter to the local population during pirate raids. The city has the Ischia Thermal Center - a modern, well-equipped health resort open to tourists. And also a small and very nice thermal garden, the Gardens of Eden, located on the seashore behind the castle. In Kartaromana Bay, springs of thermal water flow and create natural thermal sea baths along the coast.

Forio. The resort of Forio is also rich in natural thermal springs. The most healing springs are located in the Citara and Agnone pools. It is here that the famous thermal complexes of Poseidon, Paolone Monterone, as well as the ancient baths of Castailli and Castiglione di Soliceto are based. The unique hot springs - fumaroles, which flow directly into the sea, brought great fame to the island. Hot water rising from the seabed (reaches a temperature of 90 ° C). In the Forio area there is the thermal park “Gardens of Poseidon”, known throughout the world as the “eighth wonder of the world”.

Lacco Ameno. Lacco Ameno is a small and prim town, surrounded by greenery. It is located at an altitude of 788 m above sea level, at the foot of the Epomeo volcano, on the northern coast of the island of Ischia in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Over the past half century, Lacco Ameno has been transformed from a fishing village into a beautiful seaside climatic and balneological resort, equipped with the latest technology.

Mild climate, numerous thermal waters mineral springs(radon sodium sulfate-chloride, temperatures up to 73 ° C) and sulfide silt mud are used to treat musculoskeletal diseases, breathing, cardiovascular system, skin diseases, gynecological diseases and metabolic disorders. Negombo Gardens is famous for its open-air thermal pools.

In Lacco Ameno you can see the symbol of Ischia - the famous Fungo (mushroom) rising from the sea waves not far from the shore. It is a natural tuff rock shaped like a mushroom. Casamicciola The resort of Casamicciola is located near the crater extinct volcano Rotaro. The hot springs gushing out of the ground around Casamicciola have been known since time immemorial. They have always been considered healing and were used to treat various diseases.

On the territory of Casamicciola there are several natural hot springs mineral water, united in the basins of Gurgitello, Rito and Castiglione. The thermal park of the same name was formed on the basis of Castiglione. Casamicciola is home to a ceramics factory that uses ancient Greek painting techniques.

THERMAL SPRINGS o. ISCHIA

The composition of thermal spring water includes sulfates, phosphates, mineral salts, bromine, and bicarbonates. The springs on the island are divided into thermomineral (warm) and hyperthermal (80 - 100°C), cooled for use in thermal chambers to a temperature of 30 - 38°C. More than 300 medicinal springs are known in Ischia, including drinking ones, the main of which are Olmitello, Nitrodi, Buceto.

The Olmitello drinking spring is located in Maronti, the water temperature is 26 - 27 ° C, it contains bicarbonates, alkali, and sulfates. The source is small, located 100 m from Maronti beach. Water is very effective for diuresis, diseases of the digestive system, liver, and gastritis.

The Nitrodi spring is located in Barano, the water temperature is 27 - 28 ° C, it contains bicarbonates, alkali, and sulfates. Its water is very effective in treating skin, wounds, psoriasis, and digestive diseases.

The source of Buceto is located in Fiaiano at an altitude of 450 m above sea level. The course of thermal treatment is designed for 8,10,12 or 15 sessions. It can be carried out in the thermal departments of hotels, the central hospital of Ischia, the unique thermal parks “Gardens of Poseidon”, “Negombo”, “Tropical”, “Castiglione”, “Apollo and Aphrodite”. In addition to the named places in Ischia, there are “wild” sources of treatment.

In the town of Sorgetto, hot springs flow directly into the sea, creating natural thermal baths. You can swim here even in winter. Another place is the ancient Roman baths of Cava Skura, natural baths in the rock. In the village of Sant'Angelo, there is an ancient tradition of treatment when a person's body is covered with hot sand. Sand soaked in thermal waters has excellent healing properties.

MEDICAL INDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT

The main treatment profile of the resort is rheumatic and respiratory diseases. Thermal baths are recommended for both young and old people.

    Diseases of the musculoskeletal system: degenerative changes in joints (osteoarthritis). Chronic rheumatic inflammation. Chronic polyarthritis, radiculitis, osteochondrosis. Gout and arthropathy. Myositis, fibrositis, neuralgia. Restoring joint mobility after orthopedic interventions. Algodystrophy syndromes.

    Respiratory diseases: Rhinitis and chronic inflammation of the sinuses. Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract: chronic pharyngitis and laryngitis. Chronic adenoiditis and tonsillitis. Chronical bronchitis. Bronchial asthma. Frontal and facial sinusitis.

    Hearing organs: Rhinogenic deafness. Otitis of the middle ear.

    Gynecology: Chronic inflammation: vulvovaginitis, adnexitis, parametritis. Some forms of secondary infertility.

    Dermatology: Eczema and eczema dermatitis. Itchy dermatoses. Seborrhea, seborrheic dermatoses, acne, folliculitis. Psoriasis.

    Peripheral vascular diseases: Varicose veins. Cellulite. Cosmetic programs.

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO TREATMENT o. ISCHIA

Diseases of the heart and aorta. Cerebral atherosclerosis. Hemophilia. Oncology. Pregnancy. Epilepsy. Hypertension. Period of exacerbation of diseases. Tuberculosis. All procedures are prescribed by a doctor, you must undergo medical supervision!

THERMAL CENTER "ISCHIA" (central hospital of Ischia).

Located in Ischia Porto New resort complex, using thermal water from natural sources for treatment. The hospital is located a few meters from the port next to the shopping and tourist center. The multifunctional thermal complex consists of 3 floors.

In the complex there are Departments of balneotherapy, gynecology, medicinal cosmetics, thalassotherapy (treatment rooms with automatic mud supply). Massage and inhalation rooms. Department for rest after therapy. Natural sauna in a grotto. Large swimming pool for hydrokinesitherapy and hydromassage. Departments of laser therapy, ultrasound, iontophoresis, magnetic therapy, audiometry. Spacious gym and rehabilitation room. The thermal center is open all year round, open from Monday to Saturday from 07:00 to 13:00 with a free escort service for clients from their place of residence and back.

First of all, people suffering from rheumatism and arthritis come to Ischia. Treatment of these diseases is carried out comprehensively and combines mud treatments and thermal baths. The mud is kept in thermal water for 6 months and acquires many of its properties. Thermal spring water is widely used in orthopedics and traumatology. Mud therapy and kinesitherapy help restore limb function after injuries and orthopedic interventions.

For patients suffering from varicose veins, the center offers thermal ozonized baths with hydromassage, which gives an excellent effect in the treatment of this disease. The center treats and helps stop psoriasis and prevent it from progressing. Thermal baths with special oils are prescribed and homemade creams are used.

Thermal water is used to treat infertility and gynecological diseases. Thermal baths in combination with hydromassage and lymphatic drainage help in the treatment of cellulite. Aerosols and thermal probes With the help of thermal water, frontal and facial sinusitis, inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (chronic pharyngitis and laryngitis) are treated using aerosols and inhalations. Used in the center new technology, as a result, the effect occurs directly on the bronchi and trachea. By passing thermal steam through a nasal probe, the center treats otitis media of the middle ear.

Treatment procedures of the center

    Drinking treatment.

    Baths (thermal, mud, mineral), point shower, hot air baths and inhalations.

    Aerosols.

    Cosmetic procedures.

    Physiotherapeutic procedures.

    Balneotherapy.

    Thalassotherapy.

    Iontophoresis.

    Kinesitherapy.

    Lymphatic drainage.

    Therapeutic baths Stay in water for 10 to 15 minutes. (temperature 37-39 °C).

Depending on the disease, the whole body or part of it is immersed in water. After taking a bath, you need to dry yourself and, covered with a sheet, lie down for 20-30 minutes. Baths are taken on an empty stomach! Therapeutic mud When treating diseases, not only thermal baths are very important, but also mud procedures. The mud is applied to different parts of the body for 20-30 minutes, after which a thermal shower or thermal bath is taken, then 20-30 minutes. rest. Beauty treatments offered at the center Treatments: anti-wrinkle, mud mask, facial massage, facial lymphatic drainage, depilation, thermal steam spray, Living Cells procedure, breast firming procedure, inorganic salt bandage, slimming bandage and much more.

To produce natural cosmetics, a precious product of the island is used - thermal water, which has a cleansing and tonic effect on the epidermal layer of the skin, restores its elasticity and enriches it with essential minerals, preventing aging. The cosmetic department provides facial cleansing and rejuvenation, as well as various cosmetic procedures. The thermal center produces cosmetic masks and creams, which can also be purchased here.

THERMAL PARK "GARDENS OF EDEN"

Located in Ischia Ponte A small and very nice thermal garden, located on the seashore behind the Aragonese Castle, which can be reached both from the sea and from Ischia Ponte. Springs of thermal waters flowing directly into the sea form natural thermal baths along the coast, which are called “Cartomana Bay”. The park has several thermal pools, a calm and cozy atmosphere, and a magnificent view of the Aragonese castle and the island of Capri. The gardens are open from late April to early October.

THERMAL CENTER “GARDENS OF POSEIDON”(Giardini Poseidon).

Located in Forio Thermal Park "Gardens of Poseidon", known throughout the world as the "eighth wonder of the world", are protected by UNESCO. The thermal springs of the Poseidon Gardens are one of the most famous in Europe. The thermal water of the park is of volcanic origin, high temperature, rich in mineral salts. The attraction of this thermal park is unique and charming.

The natural surroundings of the Poseidon Gardens are healing, and the beneficial therapeutic procedures contribute to the acquisition of harmony of soul and body, a sense of balance and well-being.

Swimming pools and saunas.

On the picturesque territory of the Poseidon Gardens therapeutic thermal park there are 22 swimming pools with thermal and sea water, with hydromassages, equipped with the latest technology. Each pool on the territory of the complex has its own special name, which comes from ancient Greek mythology.

The water in them is constantly renewed, the water temperature in the pools is from 15 ° C to 40 ° C, chemical composition water also varies. Thermal spring waters contain sodium, chloride, bromide, iodine, sulfate, as well as small amounts of aluminum, magnesium, iron and radon.

    The Aphrodite pool, water temperature 32 °C, has 20 hydromassages, is located near the entrance to the Poseidon Gardens. - Adriano pool, water temperature 28 °C.

    The Aretusa pool, water temperature 36 °C, is located in the recess of the mountain.

    The "Japanese Bath", made of stone from the Vesuvius volcano, is located next to the Roman marble terrace. The bathhouse has the shape of an oval, its bottom is lined with round gravel. One part of the bathhouse is filled with thermal water with a temperature of 40 °C, the other with a temperature of 15 °C (in both parts the water is knee-deep). While moving in a circle, the feet are massaged; thanks to the different temperature conditions, there is a beneficial effect on the entire body. This method is based on the ideas of the Kneipp method.

  • Next to the indoor pools there is a thermal department, where exclusively highly professional specialists work. Here you can undergo physiotherapy, mud and cosmetic treatments, massage and inhalations. Thermal park "Gardens of Poseidon", open from the beginning of April to the end of October. There is a regular bus service to all main parts of the island from the Poseidon Gardens.

    Olympic swimming pool (25m x 14m) with sea water.

    Kneipp pool. Water temperature from 15 to 40°C.

    Thermal center. In the thermal center, qualified medical personnel perform a wide range of procedures: balneotherapy, mud therapy, inhalation and many other thermal procedures. Natural sauna. Small beach in the rocks. Restaurant with a magnificent sea view, cozy bar. Funicular and parking. The gardens are open from mid-April to mid-October.

    THERMAL PARK "GARDENS OF NEGOMBO"

    Located in Lacco Ameno In 1946, Duke Luigi Silvestro Camerini, a great traveler and lover of botany, after staying on the islands of Capri and Ponza, arrived on the island of Ischia. The fabulous beauty of San Montano Bay and its amazing similarity with Negombo Bay in Ceylon determined the Count's final choice for the foundation botanical garden exactly in this bay. Now this is one of the most beautiful thermal parks on the island, surrounded by lush southern greenery. Besides: Answer: On about. Ischia is drinking water but it is more intended to solve issues with skin diseases than issues of the gastrointestinal tract;
    drinking water for the gastrointestinal tract at the resorts: Montecatini and Chianciano

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    Question: From what date does the Gardens of Poseidon park on the island of Ischia open?
    Answer: Poseidon Gardens Park: The park is open every day. from April 15 to October 31, 2015, from 9:00 to 19:00
    Wellness center: from 9:30 to 18:00 (from October 3, the park closes half an hour earlier)