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The Phlegraean islands by boat: A dreamy scenary

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The Phlegraean islands by boat: A dreamy scenary

The Phlegraean islands have been the background to many famous films from the golden age of Italian cinema. Just think of the memorable scenes from Troisi's "Il Postino," which immortalized the beauty of Procida, or the story of "The Talented Mr. Ripley," which marked Hollywood's arrival on this island.

Perhaps due to this connection with cinema, the Phlegraean islands are considered dreamlike places in our imagination. And it is not a mistake, especially if you discover them by sailing on a sailboat, with that sense of freedom, close contact with nature, and complete relaxation that is hard to match.

Upon arriving in Ischia, the largest island in the Gulf of Naples, you will be struck by its beauty immersed in nature. Ischia Porto is the beating heart of the island, always bustling with life thanks to renowned restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops for all tastes. In the beautiful alleys of Ischia Porto, you will come across palaces, churches, majestic portals, elaborate arches, and magnificent monuments.

The village of Ischia Ponte is one of the most characteristic places on the island of Ischia and its historical heart. Born adjacent to the islet where the Castle stands, it was the first inhabited settlement starting from medieval times. The Aragonese Castle is open all year round, seven days a week. The visit includes many areas of the fort, and don't miss the Immaculata Terrace, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the village and the Fishermen's Beach.

A small curiosity: in Ischia Ponte, we recommend you visit Boccia's bakery to not miss the Panello, freshly baked bread stuffed.

The beaches are numerous and beautiful, but don't miss a swim at Cartaromana Beach or Sorgeto Bay, where you can enjoy a thermal bath in seawater (35/37°C).

Another place to visit is Forio, which hosts several points of interest such as Villa Arbusto, a historic residence that houses the Archaeological Museum of Pithecusae, where artifacts from the ancient Greek civilization that inhabited the island are displayed. Forio is also known for its picturesque Church of Soccorso, situated on a promontory overlooking the sea, and its vineyards that produce some of the best wines on the island. The beaches of Forio, such as Citara and San Francesco, are also very beautiful.

You cannot leave Ischia without visiting the characteristic village of Sant'Angelo, with its colorful houses, outdoor tables, and souvenir shops. The village offers a selection of boutiques, cafes, and seaside restaurants, where you can enjoy typical Ischian dishes based on fresh fish and many local delicacies.

Ischia is also rich in thermal parks such as Poseidon Gardens, with 22 therapeutic thermal pools on Citara Bay, or Negombo Thermal Park, with 14 pools of different sizes and temperatures, a private beach, and a wellness center.

Procida will surprise you with its scenic beauty. It is an island away from mass tourism, characterized by fishing villages with pastel-colored houses (the most picturesque is Corricella). The wide beaches, numerous bays, and inlets along the coast offer shelter from all winds.

A tour of the island of Procida by sailboat or catamaran is the best way to admire its hidden face and discover caves, coves, and crevices visible only from the sea. In addition to renting the boat, you can enrich your vacation with organized scuba diving and snorkeling with marine biologists to deepen your knowledge of this fantastic stretch of sea.

Once you arrive at the village of Corricella, we recommend exploring it on foot to admire up close the colorful fishermen's houses, the balconies with Arab-origin arches, and to enjoy the tranquility away from the chaos, perhaps stopping for a dinner based on fresh fish caught in one of the few little restaurants.

The island has a perimeter of only 16 km, so the beaches are not numerous but are considered among the most beautiful in the entire region. Chiaia Beach is the most characteristic, nestled between tuff cliffs over the blue sea, always sheltered from the wind. From the Chiaiolella port, you can reach the islet of Vivara, a nature reserve in front of Ciracciello Beach.

A boat holiday in this region is also the perfect opportunity to taste many local dishes: spaghetti with clams, a classic of Campanian cuisine; seafood risotto, enriched with a great variety of seafood; and mussels impepata, cooked with garlic, chili pepper, and plenty of black pepper. Among the typical products, the smoked provola is a must, perfect to accompany a glass of Falanghina, the characteristic white wine of the region, or a Piedirosso dei Campi Flegrei, a light and fruity red.

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