La Rotonda Sul Mare |
Via Aiemita n.29 |
Island of Ischia |
Italy |
80075 |
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La Rotonda Sul Mare
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DESCRIPTION |
Welcome on the island of Ischia the most beautiful and biggest island in the Gulf of Naples Ischia is one of the most famous seaside and touristic spa centres of Italy and the world. It is also famous for its un equalled natural beauty for its mild climate thermal waters modern tourist facilities but most of all for its wine which has been produced on the island for many years.Forio is the second major town of Ischia according to population number and importance. It stretches between two promontories Punta Caruso at Zaro and Punta Imperatore between the considered most beautiful beaches on the island and into the metallic green of the vineyards which cover the slopes of Mount Epomeo descending into a scene of incomparable beauty. Forio covers 13 square kilometres and has a population of 12 638 inhabitants it ranges from 0 km above sea level to 700 in the Falanga areas. It is divided into the hamlets of Forio and Panza with other peripheral villages Monterone Cuotto and Citara .It is the only town which has preserved its entire historical centre with its tiny streets churches sighting towers and monuments all of which areunaltered from their original construction. The main monuments are the church of Soccorso pictured on one of the Italian stamps dedicated to Santa Maria della Neve the Torrione big tower the church of San Francesco da Paola the church of Arciconfraternita' of Santa Maria delle Grazie known as Visitapoveri the Basilica Pontificia S. Maria di Loreto the church of San Vito the parish church of S Leonardo Abate S Maria al Monte. You should visit the exotic garden of villa Gancia the garden of Lady Walton the troglodyte house dug into a mass of tufa and the spa gardens Poseidon.If Ischia town is considered to be the business centre of the island Forio is probably the cultural one. In the 1950s it was an international meeting place for show business personalities Luchino Visconti Pierpaolo Pasolini Sir William Walton Eduardo De Filippo Liz Taylor and Richard Burton writers Elsa Morante Alberto Moravia Renato Guttuso Auden Pablo Neruda politicians Pietro Nenni and the jet set Jackelin Kennedy Aristotele Onassis and many others.The wavy shoreline of Forio allows bathing not just from the beaches but also from other more secluded spots. You can easily get to Zaro or to the only Bay of Sorgeto near Panza which due to its hot water wells is the favorite place in any season for a midnight dip.
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LOCATION |
We are located in Forio about 300mt from the port of Forio and 300mt from the centre.From the port of Forio go 300mt in the direction to Lacco Ameno our property will be on your right.By plane or train From the airport or from the railway station of Naples go to Molo Beverello or Mergellina and take the first hydrofoil leaving for Ischia.By car From the highway take the tangential road of Naples exit in Pozzuoli via Campana reach the harbour of Pozzuoli and then take the first ferry leaving to Ischia.Transfer service A comfortable transfer service from the airport or the railway station permits to reach the apartment without worrying about luggage the crossing and taxi. |
