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Revision as of 21:40, 22 April 2016
Ischia (Italy)
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The island of Ischia is situated at the NW end of the gulf of Naples, 19 miles SSE of Ventotene and 15 miles NW of Capri. Like most of the offshore Italian islands, Ischia is volcanic, and the continuing presence of underground activity is demonstrated by the numerous hot mineral springs that have made the island a spa resort since ancient times. Lush vegetation covers much of its surface, even extending up the slopes of the 788 metre high Mount Epomeo in its centre. Like most of the Italian islands, Ischia heaves with tourists during the season and berths in its two principal harbours at Porto d’Ischia and Casamicciola are at a premium.
Weather
Prevailing winds are from W or NW, in which conditions shelter is excellent in both of the island’s main harbours of Porto d’Ischia and Casamicciola.
Sources for weather forecasts:
- There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily)
Islands
There are rocky shoals off the west coast of the island, extending in some place for over half a mile. On the northern side, the reef of Scoglio del Sanctuario half a mile WNW of Casamicciola is to be avoided.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1911 - I. del Giglio to I. d’Ischia
- Italian
- 914
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Port police and customs in Porto d’Ischia. Harbour staff only at Casamicciola.
Berthing Options
Ports
Porto d’Ischia
Casamicciola
Sant Angelo d’Ischia
Anchorages
Castello d’Ischia
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See each Port.
Yacht Services and Repairs
Several yards in Porto d’Ischia, which can haul out vessels up to 100T. Most repairs can be undertaken. Limited mechanical and electrical repairs at Casamicciola, which has a fixed crane (10T).
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Yacht Services/Repairs/Yards
Engine, GRP and electrical repairs at yards in Porto d’Ischia. More limited mechanical and electrical repairs in Casamicciola.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel on the quay at Porto d’Ischia and Casamicciola. Water and electricity in both harbours.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
A must is the Aragonese castle at the NE tip of the island. A castle has existed on the island site since 474 BC. In the 15th century King Alfonso V of Aragon extended the castle and constructed a stone bridge and rock-cut access tunnel. The castle has a somewhat gruesome museum of torture implements. In the same vein is the nearby cemetery of the former Convent of Our Lady of Consolation, where nuns of the Clarisse order were placed on stone seats after death to decompose as a ‘memento mori’ for their surviving sisters. A rather more uplifting prospect is to be found in the beautiful gardens of La Mortella, the former villa of Sir William Walton, which also has a museum dedicated to his life. Among other Ischia gardens worth visiting it is the Giardini Ravino, which has a wonderful collection of outdoor cacti and succulents.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Good provisions in Porto d’Ischia and Casamicciola.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
In Casamicciola.
Laundry
See each Port.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in Porto d’Ischia and Casamicciola.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at all harbours.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international) See each Port.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Ischia at the Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Italy.
Comments
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- July 2003 --Athene of Lymington 17:10, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
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