Ischia Island boasts some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Italy. Clean, white, soft sand, calm sea waters, fresh water with temps ranging between 21 and 24 degrees celcius (70 farenheit). Most bays are secluded and often you can scout around for the smaller, more private ones if you are looking to get away from the crowds. Beaches are public, however there are a few spots where locals rent parts of the beach and hire out lounge chairs and umbrellas (prices start at 10euro for the day). Its well worth it if you plan to spend the day as there are ablutions provided such as showers, toilets and changing cubicles, and your umbrella will provide some much needed shade. By law, each beach on the island offers public sections where the beach is free for all.
First off, we have the beaches of Forio. The west coast beaches begin filling up around 10am so I recommend heading down around 9.30 to grab your chairs and umbrellas. The beach of Chiaia is very popular with families and parents of small children. The bay is protected by rocky barriers making the shoreline even calmer. The shoreline is rather shallow and you'll find women and kids sitting on the edge in the lapping waters. There are restaurants lining the boardwalk and takeaway kiosks on either end selling wonderfully refreshing granita (try the famous limone - made with freshly squeezed lemons) and paninis. Further on towards the cliff-side of the bay lies the beach of San Francesco (named so after the Saint Francesco of whose church sits perched up on the hillside overlooking the bay). Quaint and much quieter than the Chiaia, San Francesco bay is lined with many 4 to 5 star hotels and resorts. The snorkeling is wonderful along the cliff side.
Note: August is peak season and the national summer holidays. I would recommend working around this time when planning your visit to Ischia to avoid the crowds and the intense heat.
First off, we have the beaches of Forio. The west coast beaches begin filling up around 10am so I recommend heading down around 9.30 to grab your chairs and umbrellas. The beach of Chiaia is very popular with families and parents of small children. The bay is protected by rocky barriers making the shoreline even calmer. The shoreline is rather shallow and you'll find women and kids sitting on the edge in the lapping waters. There are restaurants lining the boardwalk and takeaway kiosks on either end selling wonderfully refreshing granita (try the famous limone - made with freshly squeezed lemons) and paninis. Further on towards the cliff-side of the bay lies the beach of San Francesco (named so after the Saint Francesco of whose church sits perched up on the hillside overlooking the bay). Quaint and much quieter than the Chiaia, San Francesco bay is lined with many 4 to 5 star hotels and resorts. The snorkeling is wonderful along the cliff side.
Note: August is peak season and the national summer holidays. I would recommend working around this time when planning your visit to Ischia to avoid the crowds and the intense heat.
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