Ischia is an island best experienced at a slow pace: trails scented with Mediterranean scrub, crystalline bays, designer gardens, and ancient thermal springs. From Strand Hotel Delfini Terme, you can plan day trips and return to the stillness of Cartaromana Bay.
Here you’ll find a curated selection of ideas on what to do in Ischia—trekking, panoramic walks, botanical visits, historic spas, and boat excursions.
Choose the itinerary that speaks to you: we’ll help with practical tips, schedules, and transfers, including by sea.
A ring of easy trails winds through the pinewoods of Bosco della Maddalena up to the craters of Cretaio. It’s an ideal hike in every season—shaded in summer, crystal-clear views in winter.
Along the way, you’ll come across lava flows, lookout points over the Gulf of Naples, and small clearings perfect for a break. Light hiking shoes and water are recommended. Average duration: 2–3 hours, with minimal elevation gain.
A different way to discover the island’s volcanic soul.
Piano Liguori is a rural hamlet suspended between terraced vineyard and cliffs above the sea. It can be reached on foot from Campagnano along a panoramic path offering views of the Aragonese Castle and, on clear days, Capri.
Stone houses and wine cellars carved into the tuff tell the story of Ischia’s heroic viticulture. Bring a hat and camera—the slanting light at sunset sets the vines aglow.
Possible enogastronomic stops in simple countryside trattorias.
At 789 meters, Mount Epomeo is the island’s highest peak. The most popular trail begins in the village of Fontana: a steady climb on solid ground, with some stretches carved into the tuff. From the summit, the view sweeps 360° over Procida, Vivara, and Vesuvius. The trek requires proper footwear and a bit of stamina; in summer, it’s best to start early.
Along the way, rock-hewn hermitages and lava formations reveal the island’s geological history.
Created by Susana Walton with landscape architect Russell Page, La Mortella Gardens are a botanical masterpiece. Terraced paths, ponds, tropical greenhouses, and scenic viewpoints alternate with music pavilions.
The collection includes rare species from different climates, all tended with scientific precision. The calendar features chamber concerts and events that unite nature and music.
Visit during the cooler hours to fully enjoy the scents and seasonal blooms.
Ravino boasts one of the richest private collections of succulents in Europe: towering cacti, sculptural agaves, giant euphorbias. The well-marked trail is dotted with installations and photo-worthy vistas.
Facing west, it offers spectacular sunsets; the small café inside is perfect for a break. The visit is family-friendly—children are fascinated by the plants’ odd shapes and seasonal blooms. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Cavascura is a tuff gorge where thermal water has flowed for centuries. Natural baths, showers, and rock-carved pools create a small, primitive spa just minutes from Maronti Beach.
The setting is simple yet deeply atmospheric—ideal for those who love old-style thermal experiences. The access path is pedestrian; wear sandals with good grip. Best enjoyed in spring or autumn, when the temperature makes it all the more pleasant.
At the Nitrodi Spring in Barano, thermal water has been valued since Roman times for its purifying effects on the skin. The modern park offers showers, relaxation areas, and open-air paths surrounded by lush greenery.
It’s not a thermal pool: the experience unfolds through jets of water, repeated calmly to enhance their benefits for the skin.
Bring a towel and flip-flops; booking is recommended during peak season. A perfect wellness interlude during your stay.
To experience Ischia from the sea is to uncover coves, caves, and cliffs unreachable from land.
From our bay, you can arrange private boat outings, taxi boats, or mini coastal cruises—with stops for swimming, light snorkeling, and photographing the Aragonese Castle from offshore.
In summer, we suggest early departures for calmer waters; in the off-season, the light is softer and more poetic. On request, personalized itineraries are available to Sant’Angelo, Sorgeto, and the bays within the Marine Protected Area.