Why Choose Ischia for Easter 2025?
Easter 2025 in Ischia offers a perfect blend of relaxation, nature, and flavors. The island, renowned for its natural thermal springs, breathtaking beaches, and historic villages, boasts a mild climate ideal for a springtime getaway. If you’re wondering what to do in Ischia during Easter, here’s a detailed itinerary to make the most of your trip.
Itinerary for Easter 2025 in Ischia: 3 Days of Relaxation and Discovery
Day 1: Arrival and Relaxation Between Thermal Baths and the Sea
Morning: Arrival on the island.
If you’re coming from Naples, you can choose between ferries or hydrofoils departing from Porta di Massa and Beverello, respectively, the two terminals of the port in Naples. The ferry journey, necessary if you’re traveling with a vehicle, is a bit longer: an hour and thirty minutes compared to the hydrofoil’s hour. Alternatively, choose the ferry from Pozzuoli: the distance to Ischia is shorter, and not surprisingly, the journey lasts a maximum of one hour and ten minutes.
Appena sbarchi a Ischia Porto, scoprirai che l’isola è molto più grande di quanto immagini, un mix affascinante di mare e montagna. Non perdere l’occasione di esplorare il Monte Epomeo o le aziende vinicole locali, per vivere appieno l’accoglienza, gli eventi, le terme, la natura e le tradizioni che Ischia offre, specialmente a Pasqua. Data la dimensione dell’isola, è importante pianificare gli spostamenti. Dal porto, e questo è un aspetto da non sottovalutare, hai facile accesso a bus pubblici, taxi, noleggio auto, noleggio scooter e barche.
To optimize your time, you can book the transfer from the port to the hotel in advance, perhaps through the reception. This is the wisest choice because it allows you to immediately get rid of your luggage, optimize time, and immediately begin your adventure to discover the green island. Speaking of wise choices, if you are organizing a vacation to Ischia for Easter, book your hydrofoil or ferry tickets in advance, both for the outbound and return journeys. On certain days, transport can be fully booked, so be careful. Regarding schedules, during the Easter period, ferries and hydrofoils connect Ischia well to the mainland, but it is advisable to check in advance on the websites of the shipping companies.
Now, let’s discover what to do in Ischia in three days over the Easter weekend.
Afternoon: Check-in at the hotel and first contact with island life.
In one of the last paragraphs of this guide, we will specifically address the dilemma of choosing a hotel in Ischia for Easter. Again, it all depends on what you are looking for: the good news is that Ischia offers solutions of all kinds. If you want a luxury experience, choose a hotel with a spa in Ischia, but if you are looking for a more convenient solution, I recommend accommodation near the port. This latter solution will allow you to optimize your time: you arrive on the green island and you are already ready for the adventure, being one step away from the center and other services. Ischia has no shortage of Bed and Breakfasts, valid options if you want to make the most of your time to get to know the island, using the room only as a base.
After checking into the hotel, I advise you to take advantage of the first hours of the afternoon for an exploratory walk. If you are staying near the port, don’t miss the opportunity for a nice walk along Via Roma and Corso Vittoria Colonna, between shopping (among the obligatory stops is Myosotis Ceramiche and its high-quality products) and the sea. Easter is, in fact, an anticipation of summer, with commercial activities in full swing and a generally very favorable climate. The beach of San Pietro is a stone’s throw away: the most daring, if the day allows it, will be able to experience a beautiful spring swim (in these parts there are those who dive to celebrate the first of the year, in which case you will not be alone!
But Ischia is not just the Porto. The other large center is Ischia Ponte, a characteristic village dominated by the Aragonese Castle and many commercial activities. If your hotel is in this area, you can take advantage of the afternoon hours to visit the castle, one of the symbols (if not the symbol par excellence) of the green island. Here you can learn about a cross-section of Ischia’s long history and admire a breathtaking panorama. After visiting the castle, I recommend a tour experience in Distillerie Aragonesi, where you can taste and buy wine distillates according to traditional preparations at risk of disappearing. In short, a nice afternoon in the name of history!
Clearly, since we are talking about a decidedly large island, you can also choose other areas for your hotel. If you are looking for a small, even more exclusive and quiet village, then I recommend a hotel in Sant’Angelo. Here you can spend the afternoon snorkeling under the guidance of the Nemo Association. The same association offers snorkeling in Sant’Angelo and Ischia Ponte. Remaining on the subject, ANS DIVING ISCHIA proposes the baptism of the sea (a scuba dive up to 8 meters deep) and a snorkeling tour to the fantastic Grotta del Mago (Magician’s Cave).
Needless to say, if you have some time available and find the right formula for you, you can also visit both Porto and Ischia Ponte. If you want, you can take a long walk: we are talking about about 3 kilometers, starting from Via Roma, passing through the suggestive Church of San Pietro and crossing Corso Vittoria Colonna. I advise you to turn at the Excelsior Cinema and pass through the Pineta Mirtina, one of the green lungs of the main town (there is also a playground for children). From there, head towards Ischia Ponte.
Evening: Dinner with a sea view in a typical restaurant: so many options!
The first evening can only be dedicated to a typical Ischian restaurant. An obligatory stop is the Riva Destra, a suggestive area between nightlife and high-quality restaurants. If you want a dinner based on fresh fish, I recommend Ricci Officina del Gusto or L’Altra Mezzanotte. Also here, two points of reference are Taverna Antonio and Trattoriva. If you are looking for a restaurant on the beach, the Cap ‘e Fierr option is to be taken seriously: in this case, we are talking about an activity that is located on the beach of San Pietro, very popular in the summer. These are five restaurants with sea views that offer menus in the name of tradition but also innovation.
The same philosophy also applies to two places increasingly appreciated by locals and tourists such as the Bar Epomeo and the Cappuccino Bistrò (located a few meters from the Riva Destra, near the entrance to Via Roma).
Moving to Ischia Ponte, if you want to taste excellent meat and tasty sandwiches, you can’t miss Porcavacca Steakhouse. While if you love aperitifs with an eye to tradition (and excellent cold cuts and cheeses), Ischia Salumi is for you. Also in the ancient village there is the restaurant of the Monastero, a hotel that stands on the fantastic Aragonese Castle (the restaurant is open to the public and therefore also to those who do not stay there).
Not just the center. Ischia also offers catering activities in more peripheral areas: this is the case of the Nascondiglio dell’Amore (Hideaway of Love) and the Sosta di Bacco (Stopover of Bacchus), refined restaurants located in the charming hamlet of Campagnano.
Day 2: Easter in Ischia, Discovering the Island and Wellness
Morning: Relax in the Ischian thermal baths.
If you haven’t visited the Aragonese Castle yet, take advantage of the morning to discover this symbol of the green island. At the end of the visit, stroll through the village of Ischia Ponte and discover the artisan shops. Alternatively, you can dedicate the morning to thermal treatments to forget daily stress and indulge in hours of pure wellness. I recommend a Day Spa at the Hotel Villa Durrueli, located just a stone’s throw from Ischia Ponte.
If you want to get away from the municipality of Ischia and are looking for free thermal baths, I advise you to move towards Forio and specifically take a bath in the wonderful Bay of Sorgeto. Even if the temperatures will certainly not be those of summer, there will be no suffering: the very hot thermal water will allow you to stay immersed for several hours! If you want a paid alternative and feel more pampered (you will have, in this case, all the comforts) then you can choose the Giardini Poseidon, also in Forio, and the Parco del Negombo, which is located in Lacco Ameno.
If you are not interested in wellness and thermal baths, you can always stay in Forio and watch the great show of the Corsa dell’Angelo (Race of the Angel). This is a tradition that has its roots in the seventeenth century: since then, this suggestive representation of the meeting between the Madonna and her son Jesus risen from the dead takes place. The statues of the Virgin, the Risen Christ, St. John the Apostle and the Angel are carried on the shoulders. The Corsa dell’Angelo takes place on Easter morning, generally around 10:00 am, and winds through the main streets of the center of Forio. An immersion in the history and tradition of Ischia.
Afternoon: Cinema, fitness, and wine tasting.
If you are a cinema enthusiast, you can discover the locations of the over fifty films and TV series shot in the island territory with the Ischia Movie Tour. Not only the successful series “My Brilliant Friend” or the recent film “A casa tutti bene” (“All’s well at home”), the green island has been the protagonist of many quality works (to remember “The Talent of Mr. Ripley”).
Otherwise, if you want to keep fit you can think of a walk on the Casamicciola seafront to do right after lunch. Then, in the early afternoon, you can combine love of nature and fitness with a run in the Pineta degli Atleti (Athletes’ Pine Forest), another of the excellences of the municipality of Ischia. If you are not interested in outdoor sports, then I recommend a visit to the Cantina Mazzella: an opportunity, this, to get to know one of the historical companies of the island and to taste excellent wine.
Evening: Admire the sunset over the Bay of Cartaromana and indulge in an exclusive aperitif.
To end the day in style, admire the sunset from Cartaromana, a fraction that can also be reached on foot from Ischia Ponte (crossing the characteristic Via Soronzano). From here you can admire a unique spectacle in the world, with the Aragonese Castle in the background and an incredible atmosphere. I recommend an aperitif at the Ristorante Giardino Eden.
Speaking of sunset, if you want to carve out a moment just for yourself, don’t miss the opportunity to practice Yoga in this magical moment of the day, thanks to the initiative of the tireless Nemo Association.
Day 3: Easter Monday in Ischia, Nature and Adventure
Morning: Hike on Monte Epomeo.
To admire the mountain and discover the other soul of the green island, you must go to the municipality of Serrara Fontana. The Monte Epomeo hike is an unforgettable experience for nature lovers. At the top you can admire an incredible panorama, but also along the way (depending on the path taken) there are many stages not to be missed. Do not miss the Frassitelli and the village of Falanga: here, immersed in nature, you can enjoy a picnic with typical products, such as Neapolitan casatiello and macaroni omelet. Thanks to the various associations operating in the area (such as Ischia Hiking, Associazione Nemo and Eurogeopark), you can discover trekking trails that many inhabitants of Ischia or regular visitors ignore.
If you want to “go up the mountain”, but don’t want to move too far from the municipality of Ischia, you can go to Campagnano and take the path to Piano Liguori. Also in this case we are talking about a must for nature lovers, specifically a very rustic area appreciated by German tourists. From here, if you are not afraid of long distances and some steep descents, you can get to Punta San Pancrazio, to admire another superlative panorama with sea views.
Easter Monday Afternoon in Ischia: Sea and traditions
If you prefer the sea, you can opt for a boat trip around the island, visiting the secret coves of Sant’Angelo and the same Bay of Sorgeto. If the climate is favorable, another possible stop for the Easter Monday outing is the beach of Maronti, the largest on the island. The latter is located in the municipality of Barano and right in this territory, precisely in the hamlet of Buonopane, you can admire the spectacle of the Ndrezzata, a traditional dance with ancient origins. As tradition has it, the dance is held in front of the Church of San Giovanni Battista, at the end of the mass.
Evening: The famous sunset of Forio and a walk through the streets of the center
Conclude your Easter vacation in Ischia with an unforgettable evening in Forio. In line with the other commitments of the day, try not to miss the extraordinary Forio sunset and its famous Green Ray. Immediately after this spectacle of nature, have dinner or have an aperitif in one of the premises of the suggestive seafront. End the evening with a walk through the streets of the center of Forio, known for its Saracen alleys and for being very popular.
Personalized Tips for a Perfect Weekend in Ischia
For couples: Choose a hotel with a spa and plan a romantic dinner with sea views. Don’t miss the natural thermal baths of Sorgeto! In addition, many hotels offer vacation packages for Easter in Ischia, which include candlelit dinners, couple massages, and local wine tastings. This will make your stay on the island unforgettable!
For families: Opt for a farmhouse with outdoor spaces, visit the Aragonese Castle, and organize a day at the Spiaggia dei Maronti (Maronti Beach). The island is ideal for Easter holidays with children: your family Easter in Ischia will be unforgettable.
For nature lovers: Trekking on Monte Epomeo, a walk in Sant’Angelo, and sunset from the Belvedere of Serrara Fontana. The guided tours of Easter will make you discover a secret Ischia, in some ways surprising. Excursions and picnics are ideal for those who love nature. If, on the other hand, you love the sea, rely on Noleggio Gommoni Pagoda for adventures in autonomy, or on MG Charter Boat for exclusive guided tours.
For food and wine enthusiasts: Participate in a tasting of local wines and try specialties such as rabbit all’ischitana (Ischian-style rabbit). Choose a food and wine tour such as the Hike & Wine experience proposed by Ischia Hiking, which combines the tasting of wine and typical dishes and walks in superlative scenarios.
Where to Stay in Ischia at Easter
The choice of the ideal accommodation depends on your needs. If you want a luxury solution and with a Spa, I recommend the Moresco (five stars) and the Villa Durrueli, which both also offer restaurants for refined palates. Hotels with Spa, perfect for your Easter holidays, are ideal for a relaxing and carefree weekend. In fact, they offer thermal treatments that will allow you to forget the stress of work and everyday life.
If, on the other hand, you are aiming for comfort and prefer a hotel closer to the port of Ischia, you can opt for La Marticana or the Pagoda Lifestyle Hotel. Same goes for the Continentale Mare (a stone’s throw from a small jewel like the village of Sant’Alessandro) and for the Ischia Blu Resort – Luxury.
Speaking of privileged position, in the central Via Roma (five minutes from the Port) there are smart and quality solutions such as the B & B San Pietro and Casa Marina. In the same area there is also a classic structure (and equipped with all comforts) such as the Hotel Conte. Not far away, in a side street after the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in San Pietro (therefore still in the center), there is another convenient solution from Villa Rosa. Also in the center, but out of the shopping center, there are the Hotel Royal Terme (another Ischitan excellence that offers therapeutic treatments with thermal waters) and the Hotel Rosetta, the first located in San Ciro, the second near the post office in Via Alfredo de Luca. The other outsiders, which are instead beyond Piazza degli Eroi, are the Hotel Isola Verde and the exclusive Continental Ischia (do not miss the Day Spa package).
We are in the heart of the island and we can’t not mention Corso Vittoria Colonna, which together with Via Roma constitutes one of the pillars of Ischian life. It obviously offers many important hotels such as the Parco Aurora (literally a few meters from the sea) and the San Giovanni. Both offer thermal treatments that will allow you to recharge after fatigue and stress. Also in this area, a sort of crossroads between the Porto and Ischia Ponte, here is the Excelsior Belvedere, the already mentioned Moresco and the B & B La Piazzetta.
Also in the heart of Ischia Ponte there is La Vigna Rooms, while immediately outside (but we are literally talking about ten meters from the entrance to the village) we find the Hotel Noris. These are also perfect options for those who prefer the atmospheres and vitality of Ischia Ponte, one of the nerve centers of the green island. Outside the village of Ischia Ponte, but well connected to it thanks to the aforementioned Via Soronzano, there is Cartaromana: if you want to stay in this paradise with the Aragonese Castle in the background and the Torre Guevara a stone’s throw away, then I recommend booking a room at Villa Livia or the Hotel Giardino Eden.
Conclusion
Easter 2025 in Ischia is the perfect opportunity to combine relaxation, traditions, and nature. Historic villages, regenerating thermal baths, Easter Monday by the sea: Ischia has everything for a dream vacation. Book your stay now and experience a unique experience in Ischia!
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions about Easter in Ischia
Ischia can be reached by ferries and hydrofoils departing from the ports of Naples (Molo Beverello and Calata Porta di Massa) and Pozzuoli. During the Easter period, it is advisable to book tickets in advance, as demand increases.
Ferry and hydrofoil schedules are available on the websites of shipping companies, such as Caremar and Alilauro. It is advisable to check the updated schedules.
In Ischia, you can rent cars, scooters, and bicycles. Numerous rental agencies are present in the main centers of the island.
In addition to religious celebrations, Ischia offers folk events such as the “Corsa dell’Angelo” (Angel’s Race) in Forio and the “Ndrezzata” in Buonopane.
Yes, essentially all activities are open for Easter. Thermal parks, such as the Poseidon Gardens and Negombo, open in the first part of April. The same applies to La Mortella, a botanical garden known throughout the world.
The main streets for strolling are those of Ischia (from the port to Corso Vittoria Colonna), Ischia Ponte, and Forio. Don’t miss the charming street of Casamicciola and the center of Lacco Ameno with the characteristic Fungo (Mushroom Rock) in the background.
Yes, the beaches of Ischia are accessible at Easter. However, temperatures may still be cool for swimming. In this sense, the warm waters of Sorgeto and part of the Maronti beach (Fumarole area) can help
The Bay of Sorgeto offers natural thermal springs accessible for free. The waters are so hot that you have to be careful where you put your feet. In the colder months, a bath around noon is preferable, while in summer, even in the evening hours.
For Easter Monday, we recommend a hike on Mount Epomeo, a boat trip around the island, or a visit to Maronti beach.
Mount Epomeo can be reached on foot via hiking trails. You can start from different points on the island, such as Serrara Fontana. If you are not experienced, it is advisable to rely on the associations and tour operators present in the Ischian territory.
In addition to Mount Epomeo and the Aragonese Castle, the Belvedere of Serrara Fontana and the Bay of Cartaromana offer spectacular views.
In addition to the inevitable magnets, the best souvenirs from Ischia include handmade ceramics, typical products such as limoncello, local wine, spirits, and “piperna” (a local stone), and cosmetics based on thermal waters.
