'¦and might come a day when everything turns ashen or pale, will stand these mounts of Inarime tall and proud, beaten but alive¦
Virgil, who really needs no special introduction, explained the beauty of Ischia Islands that he visited during one of his customary visits across the empire in the words quoted above. What he termed as Inarime is today called Ischia “ a name that can be traced through various etymological deviations.
Located at a short ferry ride away from the major city of Naples (just about 20 miles) in the Bay of Naples, Ischia is one of the most famous island destinations in Italy. Each year, on an average, more than half a million people are estimated to visit Ischia in search of beauty and peace of mind.
The island itself is a volcanic island, generated from various geological and seismic activities that occurred millions of years ago, making it even more special in terms of geological composition, shape and structure.
Ischia is also called the Island of Green and Blue because of its dramatic contrast of greenery on land against the blue of the sea that surrounds its borders. The beauty of an island like Ischia is evident right from the moment you set foot on it, for there is little for this beauty to hide behind. In short, a trip to Ischia will leave you satisfied on many more counts than you would have anticipated, meaning that it can well and truly turn out to be one of your most favorite tourist destinations in the world.
For that to happen, however, you need to first make solid plans to actually visit Ischia for the first time. And plans, as we all know, do not come through unless you have taken positive efforts towards them. Hence, we are presenting this little guide to various hotels in Ischia for your convenience, and ease of planning.
Budget Accommodation in Ischia
Ischia is often referred, at least in Italy, as the island for billionaires. What this term signifies is the fact that visiting Ischia is not necessarily going to be a cheap experience for anyone. Keeping true to that idea, one can speculate that finding cheap hotels is a battle against the odds in a place like Ischia.
But that should definitely not deter you or your prospects of visiting. It is true that cheap hotels here in Ischia are still more expensive than the ones found elsewhere, we can always strive to find the cheapest among available ones.
Hotel Villa Sirena is one such hotel, more of a holiday villa really, that you can count on to get good hospitality from, at affordable rates.
Hotel Villa Janto is another similar property that doubles up as a budget hotel as well as a holiday rental. You can expect to crack some good deals here, if you are going to stay for long periods of time.
Garden and Villas Resort “ despite its heady name and daunting architecture “ is a budget resort that can offer you a good deal of luxury and value for the money you pay!
Luxury Hotels in Ischia
Not too many voices of disagreement would be heard when a statement like ˜the best way to enjoy the life in a beach town is to lodge at a luxury hotel' is made. That's a given, a predisposed fact, an axiom.
So, in case that's what your motive is behind planning a visit to beautiful Ischia, you would be very happy to know that Ischia has the highest concentration of luxury resorts and villas in all of Italy (on the basis of number of businesses present per square mile).
Among these, San Montano Resort & Spa ranks top most because of its sheer and classy brand of hospitality that has become a local gold standard.
Grand Hotel operates two properties here: Grand Hotel Excelsior and Grand Hotel Punta Molino. Both of these are excellent choices and are shining beacons in the class of luxury hotels in Ischia.
Hotel Mare Blu Terme is a beachfront property best suited for excellent blue ocean views while Miramare e Castello Hotel is an antique castle turned into an excellent luxury resort.
What are Other Lodging Options in Ischia?
The very concept of holiday rentals, beach villas and summer houses seems to have originated from Italy, such is the strength of these businesses in many of Italian tour hubs.
Ischia is certainly no exception to this. If you are seeking a comfortable and stylish independent or boutique hotel, your best bet would be to turn to one of these summer villas and strike a good deal, preferably applicable over a longer duration of stay. Such deals offer you convenience, affordability and luxury, all bundled into one neat package that you can customise as per your wishes.
Over a period of two weeks or longer, such independent Ischia hotels are observed to be fairer deals than luxury resorts.
Do's and Dont's of Sightseeing in Ischia
Ischia is not really famous for man-made sights that would blow your mind away with awe and grandeur. It is, however, home to many natural wonders - from blue water lagoons to natural hot springs and from mile-long beaches to excellent water sport centers.
So, the only thing you need to remember while you are visiting Ischia is to invest as much time as you can in the exploration of natural beauty of Ischia and its surroundings.
Also, it's better to know bits and pieces of Italian to be at ease with locals.
Ischia Weather: All You Need to Know
The best weather in Ischia is spread across four months “ from June to September. These months see mild heat and clear skies, bringing many tourists from around the world. Consequently, these four months see sever upward surges in room tariffs as Ischia hotels “ without many exceptions “ try to make the most of incoming tourists frenzy.
October and May “ two borderline months to good weather “ are also friendly in terms of heat and rain.