What to do in november in Ischia

Ischia in November: living the island under another aspect

The island of Ischia is the largest island of the Campania archipelago, a popular destination for summer holidays by the sea, but the island's territory is not limited to the summer period: many do not know that Ischia is known and lived also through the colors autumn in the month of November, for a holiday dedicated to tranquility, wellness and much more. Here is a mini guide with the 8 things to do absolutely in November in Ischia, to discover the perfect itinerary if you choose Ischia in such a charming and particular month.
 

8 things to do in Ischia in November

• Take a stroll in Ischia Ponte
• Excursion to the Falanga Wood
• A trip to Procida
• Spend a day at the Spa
• Stroll along the Casamicciola seafront
• Visit the museums
• Take a tour in Forio d' Ischia
• Discover the culinary specialties
  
  

1. Take a stroll in Ischia Ponte

Ischia Ponte is the most famous village of Ischia, an ancient center of fishermen and sailors characterized by houses that rise one close to the other and by narrow streets that lead to the large square in front of the Aragonese Castle. If you visit Ischia in November, you certainly cannot miss a walk through these alleys full of history, also visiting the interesting Museum of the Sea, the ancient churches, the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Scala and the unmissable Castle.

 Find out how to reach it:
Map: click here to view the bus route (line 7) from Ischia Porto

 

2. Excursion to the Falanga Wood

There are those who believe that November is characterized only by rain and clouds but, in reality, it also offers beautiful sunny days ideal for an excursion in the Falanga wood in Ischia: a mix of naturalistic beauty, thanks to its thick and compact chestnut wood, and history of the island. What most characterizes the forest are the numerous green tuff caves, which fell from the top of the Epomeo, then transformed by the farmers of the past in order to create temporary shelters. Unmissable are the millstones for the pressing of the grapes, a trace of the true wine origin of the Ischitans, but there is also the testimony of the genius of the peasants of the time who created the so-called "snow pits", holes dug in the ground to collect snow and hail during winter, so that they could be reused as ice in summer. There are several paths to take to reach Falanga, but the most panoramic is undoubtedly the one from Via Nuova Falanga (Serrara Fontana).

Useful information:
1. Difficulty: low
2. Duration: 60 minutes
3. Needed: water, snacks, waterproof
4. Clothing: comfortable and layered, hiking shoes

 Find out how to reach it:
Map: click here to view the recommended route

3. A trip to Procida

Why not visit the nearby island of Procida? A day on the sister island of Ischia is certainly mandatory. Once you reach the port of Procida, you must absolutely taste the famous lingua procidana, a puff pastry filled with local lemon cream. After walking through the typical alleys, you go straight to Terra Murata, a medieval village overlooking the sea where the ancient Palazzo d'Avalos stands, from which you have a crazy view of the colorful houses of Marina della Corricella, an ancient fishing village of Procida.

 Reach the island of Procida in 15 minutes by hydrofoil or in 30 minutes by ferry from Ischia Porto

4. Spend a day at the Spa

November is the right month to be pampered in a Spa in Ischia. In an atmosphere of total relaxation, you let yourself go into the hands of operators specialized in spa treatments, massages and much more.

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5. Stroll along the Casamicciola seafront

The Casamicciola Terme seafront is one of the most beautiful coastal stretches of Ischia, from which you have a fantastic view of the harbor and of Lacco Ameno in the distance. Almost entirely flat, it can be covered in about 30 minutes without any particular effort and breathing fresh and pure air, typical of the quiet days and with little traffic in November.

 Map: click here and discover the complete route

6. Visit the museums

Ischia is ancient history and culture, in fact it is the first colony of Magna Graecia, chosen for its strategic position in the center of the Mediterranean Sea. Traces of the origins of Ischia can be found inside the Museum of Villa Arbusto in Lacco Ameno, which is absolutely worth a visit: it is the place where the ancient Cup of Nestor resides, the first evidence of Greek alphabetic writing, found in the necropolis of San Montano. Another unmissable museum on a November afternoon is certainly the Museo del Mare in Ischia Ponte, which tells the story of the island's navy.

 Find out how to reach Villa Arbusto:
Map: click here to view the recommended route

7. Take a tour in Forio d' Ischia

Forio d' Ischia is the largest and most populated town of the entire island and is located on the west coast of Ischia. Even in November, the historic center is full of islanders and tourists who stroll to shop or to sit at one of the many bars on the Corso or along the marina. A tour of this country where culture and history are visibly conspicuous is a must: to fully understand it, just take a trip to the Torrione, an ancient watchtower against the Saracen raids of the 1500s, which became an icon of the Forian territory together with the famous and panoramic Chiesa del Soccorso.

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8. Discover the culinary specialties

What to do on a November evening in Ischia? Of course ... eat! Ischia boasts many typical specialties made with products at km 0, both animal and vegetable: fishing and agriculture are still very productive sectors in the Ischia area, from which the origins and true soul of Ischia and its inhabitants derive.