While Your Here
Make the most of your time on Ischia by exploring the shops, restaurants, villages, and scenic spots that make this island so unforgettable. Whether you’re staying just for the weekend or extending your trip, here are some of our favorite places to wander, dine, and discover.
Explore Sant’Angelo
A charming, walkable seaside village with a relaxed, local feel — perfect for slow mornings, wandering cobblestone paths, and soaking in Mediterranean views.
Shopping
Boutiques and artisan shops line the pedestrian lanes:
Villa Margherita – artisan accessories & ceramics
Il Pellicano – curated resortwear
Il Ciondolo – handmade jewelry
Rose Garden – coastal-chic clothing
Errera Fontana – Italian leather, linen & gifts
Dining, Cafés, & Sweet Treats
From casual seafront lunches to romantic dinners:
Deus Neptunus
Villa Sirena
Dal Pescatore
La Tavernetta
Gelato & pastries at Mamma Mia (Sant’Angelo)
Calise Gelateria (Forio, worth the trip!)
Beaches
Some of Ischia’s most beautiful beaches surround Sant’Angelo:
Spiaggia di Sant’Angelo – loungers & stunning views steps from the village
Cava Grado Bay – small, scenic cove with clear waters
Maronti Beach – Ischia’s longest beach, reachable in minutes by water taxi
Fumarole Beach – natural steam-heated sand (a unique volcanic phenomenon!)
Thermal Baths & Spa
Ischia is famous for its natural thermal waters. Sant’Angelo has some of the best:
Aphrodite Apollon Thermal Park – 8 thermal pools, gardens & sea views
Hotel San Michele Spa – full-service spa + wellness treatments
Terme di Cavascura (near Maronti) – ancient Roman-style thermal grotto
Water Taxi
Easily hop between coves and beaches:
Sant’Angelo → Maronti, Cava Grado, Sorgeto Bay, Ischitella
A fun, scenic way to explore the coastline.
Beyond Sant’Angelo
Venture out to discover gardens, coastal towns, panoramic views, and Ischia’s iconic natural sights.
Nearby Villages
Forio
One of the island’s liveliest towns — perfect for a dinner out, strolling piazzas, and watching sunset over the marina.
Favorite restaurants: Core a Core · Jack Epomeo · La Romantica
Ischia Ponte
Historic charm + beautiful views:
Aragonese Castle
Walk down Via Roma – shops open late
Cozy wine bars & waterfront restaurants. Great for an evening walk and sunset. Coco’s restaurant in Ischia Ponte for dinner is great as you have a view of the castle.
Lacco Ameno
Stylish, calm, and picturesque:
Chic boutiques
Seafront promenade
We recommend doing dinner at O’Pignattello - one of our favorite spots!
Other Activities
Thermal Parks (iconic to Ischia)
Negombo – beach clubs, gardens & thermal pools
Giardini Poseidon – the island’s largest thermal park
O’Vagnitiello – natural pools with sea access
Fonte delle Ninfe di Nitrodi – ancient healing springs
Gardens & Culture
La Mortella – stunning landscaped gardens created by Susana Walton
Museo di Santa Restituta – archaeology & island history
Natural Wonders
Sorgeto Bay – hot spring pools meeting the sea
Cava Grado – cliffside steps to a hidden cove
Sant’Angelo Isthmus – iconic stretch of sand between village & islet
Sunset Spots
Forio waterfront
Ischia Ponte promenade
Maronti cliffs