The isle of Ischia is the largest of the "Arcipelago Partenopeo" lies on the west side off Naples Gulf 18 miles away. It's placed on 40-44 latitude north and 13,55 longitude east and stands from history on a strategic position in the middle of Mediterranean sea.

 

Hotel Poggiodelsole is situated in Forio, on the west coast of Ischia island, Forio has a surface area of 1800sq km’s and a population of 11.000.

How to reach the Island

By Ferry: The Island of Ischia is connected to the main land with ferries and hydrofoils from;

Naples, Sorrento, Capri, *Positano and *Amalfi

To check up to date timetables to/from Naples and Sorrento go to www.ischiaonline.it and for Capri, Positano and Amalfi go to www.alilauro.it Note the *Amalfi and *Positano times are not on the site, there is one ferry per day in the summer for this service to/from Ischia, check with the local office for times. Tickets can be purchased from the ferry companies at the port of departure, it is no cheaper to buy a return fare so you are best to buy oneways so as to have no restrictions on your stay or onward journey.

 

By Plane: Naples airport, Capodichino, is directly connected to Beverello harbour by a service bus but it is possible to also reach both the harbours by taxi.

 

By Train: It is possible to arrive at the following stations: Napoli Campi Flegrei (3 km’s from Mergellina harbour), Napoli Mergellina (about 300 metres from Mergellina harbour), Napoli Centrale and Napoli Pianna Garibaldi (both allow immediate access to Garibaldi Plaza that is around 4 km’s from Beverello

BY CAR - it's advisable to embark from Pozzuoli both for the frequency of the runs that for the smaller necessary time (1h around).

Embark from Pozzuoli:

Coming from the NORTH: 

Highway Milano-Roma (A1) the direction to Naples, following the bypass road direction to Pozzuoli/Arcofelice exit Via Campana Vecchia (nº 12) and continue to Pozzuoli Harbor. Before embarking the ticket office is 400 mt. nearly.

coming from the SOUTH - EAST:

Highway  Bari-Napoli (A16) following the city ring direction to Pozzuoli/Arcofelice exit Via Campana Vecchia (nº 12) and continue to Pozzuoli Harbor.

coming from the SOUTH - WEST:

Highway  Salerno-Reggio Calabria (A30) following the bypass road direction to Pozzuoli/Arcofelice exit Via Campana Vecchia (nº 12) and continue to Pozzuoli Harbor.

Embark from Molo Beverello (Naples): 

From all directions or the way to Naples. It is not had to take the bypass road but to follow the indications for Port Zone.