Ever since I visited Capri five years ago I wanted to see to Ischia -pronounced by the locals as “Ishhhkja”- and last June I finally went to the biggest island in the Baia di Napoli.
HOW TO GET THERE: by boat from Naples
for the time table and prices take a look at
It might take 30 min more but I preferred to take the traghetto (saving 15 euros to spend on a nice meal).
MOVE AROUND THE ISLAND by bus
the time table (which is not always that accurate) you can find by clicking on the following link
http://www.ischia.it/en/how-to-get-ischia/bus-timetables-and-routes
WHERE TO STAY: Forio
I picked Forio as a starting point for my holiday in Ischia since it is not so expensive as some of the other coastal city (like Sant’Angelo and Ischia Ponte) but nonetheless very charming. Moreover the rest of the island is easy to reach by bus from the city centre.
Accommodation: Ring Hostel (www.ringhostel.com)
I have to say that accommodation in Ischia is all but cheap, certainly when you are on your own so this time I choose to stay in a hostel. Given that I went in June (before the beginning of the high season) I was lucky to have a room for myself. Separate double rooms are, however, possible thus making this hostel interesting for couples on a tight budget! The breakfast might be rather limited (and DIY) but is nice to know that you can put some food in the small fridge in the breakfast area (if necessary). Plus the place has a roof terrace.
WHERE TO EAT:
I made a list of my favourite places to eat in Forìo:
Restaurant La Bella Napoli (Via Marina, Forìo)
If you are looking for a nice place for dinner in the city centre La Bella Napoli is worth considering. Even though most people (including me the first time I went) take pizza it is far more than a
pizzeria. The pizza is good, especially the one with mozzarella di bufala,
yet what you should really order is the starter with seafood. Given that the size of the portion people can easily eat for two with just one
Restaurant La Casareccia (Via Baiola 269, Forìo)
You will need the car to get to this restaurant but I can reassure you that it is absolutely worthwhile. Given I went in early summertime I had the chance to eat also outside, on the nice big pergola of this restaurant. 
When I travel I do not only want to see the area but taste it. Ischia might be an island and known for its fish dishes yet another very typical main dish is Coniglio all’Ischitana. I ate this oven cooked rabbit, served with a tomato-wine sauce with hits of rosemary and parsley, accompanied by just the right amount of tasty bread to “fare la scarpetta” (which is an Italian expression used to refer to the fact that you use your bread to clean your plate from any traces of food/sauce). A real must for the culinary traveller!
Bakery Nonno Franchino (Via Cristoforo Colombo, Forìo)
The perfect place to get some pizzette or focaccia to carry with you on a day trip. If you really want to try something typical take the rotolo with friarelli and salsiccia (typical green spinach-like vegetable from this region and sausage). Also nice for a late-night snack… I easily get hungry ;p.
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