Boat excursion with lunch on board to discover Ischia

We are in Forio, facing the open sea, where the waves break on the rocks with all their strength where, at the top of the mountain, we can observe To reach the lighthouse of Punta Imperatore. The view from Punta Imperatore is one of the most incredible in the world and we can only imagine how Lucia Capuano, the first female lighthouse keeper in history, spent her days. In fact, she is the protagonist of the history of the Punta Imperatore Lighthouse which dates back to the 1930s. Lucia Capuano was married to Francesco known as "a'lanterna", the first lighthouse keeper who died there. At the time Lucia was just 30 years old and already had seven children; these were the war years and Donna Lucia decided not to give up and to take her husband's place in that lighthouse that had killed her husband. A story of female emancipation that of Lucia Capuano, in a time when women were relegated to the role of mothers and housewives.

Continuing the navigation, we will have the opportunity to see the bay of "Sorgeto" very closely. The bay of Sorgeto is a small inlet set between rocks overhanging the sea and, apart from its rare beauty, it is known for being a real free natural thermal park, which can be visited 24 hours a day throughout the year. Here the underground volcanic activity causes thermal waters to emerge from the sea bed at about 90° and mix with the sea water, naturally creating the same precious mixture of sea water and thermal water which is generally created artificially and used in thalassotherapy in the thermal establishments. Therefore, in the bay of Sorgeto, despite being in the open sea, you can enjoy the same effect obtained by bathing in a large swimming pool in a thermal park. The bay is quite sheltered from the winds so it is possible to enjoy a peaceful and sun-kissed swim for most of the day.

The navigation continues with many surprises along the beautiful Sant'Angelo where we will make another stop for a swim. Sant'Angelo is perhaps the most picturesque and famous village of Ischia: however, it is not a separate municipality, it is instead the marine fraction of the municipality of Serrara Fontana, on the southern side of the island. The village of Sant'Angelo with its tufaceous islet called "la Torre" is one of the most famous postcards of Ischia. It has always remained a bit detached from the rest of the island and tourism here also stands out: the quality of the hotels is on average higher and everything is more peaceful also thanks to the decision to leave the entire center of Sant'Angelo completely pedestrian and forbidden to cars. Sant'Angelo is divided into two parts: the upper part with the church of San Michele Arcangelo, the narrow alleys and below the tourist port with the promenade, the square and the tower, the tuff islet connected to Sant'Angelo Angelo from a narrow isthmus of land.

The suggestive Maronti, full of surprises! The "Spiaggia dei Maronti" is one of the most famous and popular beaches on the island of Ischia. Surrounded by an unspoilt natural landscape and offers a spectacular view of the coast and the crystal clear sea. Fumaroles are one of the most famous volcanic phenomena that can be admired on the island of Ischia. They are located at the beginning of the Maronti beach, in the Sant'Angelo area, and are caused by the underlying geothermal activity of the town. In this area, the thermal water reaches the highest temperatures on the island, close to 100°C. Cavascura, the most ancient thermal basin of Ischia, is an extremely suggestive place which bears witness to the history of the ancient civilizations which spent their time on the island. Even today Cavascura retains its original appearance and offers tourists one of the oldest and most evocative spas in Europe, where it is possible to relax with massages, mud treatments or thermal showers.

At this point we are in the "wildest" area of Ischia, "La Sgarrupata". (Here the stop is foreseen if there are changes in the program or by choice of the Captain after evaluations of the body of water). The Sgarrupata in Ischia is a very high coast overlooking the sea, born from the stratification of different geological eras with enchanted colors, from ocher yellow to purple red, a beauty set by a crystalline sea with emerald green seabeds thanks to the presence of vast prairies of posidonia. One of the places not to be missed. It can also be visited by land, but due to its difficult route, many tourists prefer to reach it by sea.

And here we are at lunchtime! Before delighting your palate with our traditional Neapolitan cuisine, we will make an excursion to the "Grotta Verde" located in the bay in front of the "Punta della Cannuccia", near "San Pancrazio". (It should be remembered that the location for lunch may vary depending on the weather conditions and the excursion to the "Green Grotto" may also vary). San Pancrazio: what is it about? This is the small lake that forms behind the rocks near the green or earth cave as it is called. It is that cave that to access it you have to dive into and once inside the body lights up with a green light as if it were phosphorescent. This location can only be reached by sea. We will also be able to observe a restaurant that now lies among the ruins caused by a landslide about twenty years ago in the bay of San Pancrazio.