Children need continuous reams of activity and entertainment even when on holiday...especially when on holiday. Beautiful scenery and sightseeing is just not going to cut it.
Heres a list of things you can do with your children while on holiday in Ischia:
Build sand castles on Chiaia Beach
Chiaia (say kiy-ay-A) beach in Forio is one of the most child friendly beaches on the island. Close to town with a panoramic view of Forio and the bay, this wide stretch of beach is lovely and flat and leaves ample space for kids to run around and build sand castles, not to mention playing with all the other kids whose parents had the same idea. The shoreline is protected from rough swell by a series of man-made rocky barriers and the depth of the bay within is ideally shallow for small children.
There is a section of public beach available, however in the heat of the summer I would highly recommend hiring sunchairs and umbrellas to give your little ones a break from the sun. Prices start from 7euro out of season for one chair and umbrella and also depend on how close you want to be to the sea - front-row seats usually go for a little more, but its well worth the extra cash.
The beach is also lined with snack bars and restaurants so you won't have to walk miles to get a cold drink or something to eat, the kids can even go off and get gelatos themselves.
Snorkeling the Cartaromana
ANS Diving in Ischia Ponte offers an educational afternoon out on the boat just for kids, all equipment included. Run by a husband and wife duo, Pietro and Santina, and their two kids, Maria and Rafaele; their program involves an educational snorkeling expedition around the bay of Cartaromana and the rocks of Sant Anna where the children will be shown hidden caves and educated about the unique sealife and ecosystem that exists in the area. Followed by underwater games in the Castle Aragonese bay, activities improving the apnea techniques, jumping off the boat, water basket ball and more.
The program usually runs for a week but daily participants are always welcomed. The children meet at the ANS Diving quarters in Ischia Ponte and will get a welcome and briefing, followed by sizing of fins, mask and snorkel and then they all head off to the boat. The program runs for 3hours and is guaranteed to be the best 20euro you ever spent.
Old Mac Donald Had A Farm
Up in the mountains between Casamicciola and Ischia, not only will you be amazed at the amount of hiking trails available (all well marked and sign-boarded) but you will also find the Horse Riding School of Ischia. Here you can request horse rides either within the property or go on an excursion (depending on your childs skill and experience with horses).
For the rest, the riding school has a beautiful farm with many different kinds of animals from pigs, to sheep, skunk, squirells and many more. The stables are open for you to meet all the horses who are stabled there. Don't forget to have your picture taken with "Salsiccia" (meaning sausage) - the little Shetland pony! She'll even take you for a little ride.
Pedal Boat In The Sea
What child doesn't like to pedal boat!? And in Ischia, you can pedal boat in the sea thanks to the calm waters. With kids, you want to chose activities that are both fun and expend energy, lots of energy.
At La Rotonda sul Mare in Forio, you get free use of the pedal boat and kayaks when renting a sunchair and umbrellla on the sea front deck (plus the amenities such as bathrooms and snack bar are a huge bonus).
Alternatively you can rent a pedal boat from 5euro for a limited time and do a trip around the bay with your kids. Choose the ones with the built-in slide for extra fun.
Choo Choo
Take them on a train ride through the town. Every evening the trenino (little train) leaves Chiaia beachfront and does a tour of the town. You won't miss it by its flashing lights and music as it whizzes through the streets of Forio. Fun for the whole family.
Heres a list of things you can do with your children while on holiday in Ischia:
Build sand castles on Chiaia Beach
Chiaia (say kiy-ay-A) beach in Forio is one of the most child friendly beaches on the island. Close to town with a panoramic view of Forio and the bay, this wide stretch of beach is lovely and flat and leaves ample space for kids to run around and build sand castles, not to mention playing with all the other kids whose parents had the same idea. The shoreline is protected from rough swell by a series of man-made rocky barriers and the depth of the bay within is ideally shallow for small children.
There is a section of public beach available, however in the heat of the summer I would highly recommend hiring sunchairs and umbrellas to give your little ones a break from the sun. Prices start from 7euro out of season for one chair and umbrella and also depend on how close you want to be to the sea - front-row seats usually go for a little more, but its well worth the extra cash.
The beach is also lined with snack bars and restaurants so you won't have to walk miles to get a cold drink or something to eat, the kids can even go off and get gelatos themselves.
Snorkeling the Cartaromana
ANS Diving in Ischia Ponte offers an educational afternoon out on the boat just for kids, all equipment included. Run by a husband and wife duo, Pietro and Santina, and their two kids, Maria and Rafaele; their program involves an educational snorkeling expedition around the bay of Cartaromana and the rocks of Sant Anna where the children will be shown hidden caves and educated about the unique sealife and ecosystem that exists in the area. Followed by underwater games in the Castle Aragonese bay, activities improving the apnea techniques, jumping off the boat, water basket ball and more.
The program usually runs for a week but daily participants are always welcomed. The children meet at the ANS Diving quarters in Ischia Ponte and will get a welcome and briefing, followed by sizing of fins, mask and snorkel and then they all head off to the boat. The program runs for 3hours and is guaranteed to be the best 20euro you ever spent.
Old Mac Donald Had A Farm
Up in the mountains between Casamicciola and Ischia, not only will you be amazed at the amount of hiking trails available (all well marked and sign-boarded) but you will also find the Horse Riding School of Ischia. Here you can request horse rides either within the property or go on an excursion (depending on your childs skill and experience with horses).
For the rest, the riding school has a beautiful farm with many different kinds of animals from pigs, to sheep, skunk, squirells and many more. The stables are open for you to meet all the horses who are stabled there. Don't forget to have your picture taken with "Salsiccia" (meaning sausage) - the little Shetland pony! She'll even take you for a little ride.
Pedal Boat In The Sea
At La Rotonda sul Mare in Forio, you get free use of the pedal boat and kayaks when renting a sunchair and umbrellla on the sea front deck (plus the amenities such as bathrooms and snack bar are a huge bonus).
Alternatively you can rent a pedal boat from 5euro for a limited time and do a trip around the bay with your kids. Choose the ones with the built-in slide for extra fun.
Choo Choo
Take them on a train ride through the town. Every evening the trenino (little train) leaves Chiaia beachfront and does a tour of the town. You won't miss it by its flashing lights and music as it whizzes through the streets of Forio. Fun for the whole family.
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