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Forio and the enchanted island
The blue sea and the green of nature invite you to discover the riches of Ischia where the fun goes hand in hand with the welfare thanks to the climate and the spa.
The beauty of Ischia are truly endless. The rocky coasts, ports, a myriad of colorful flowers, a thousand paths, ancient stone houses immersed in the woods, Epomeo, the volcano on the island of retirement, which manifests and makes its presence felt through the many fumaroles help make the beautiful island of Ischia and unica.Un 'island to pack so many extraordinary beauty in just forty-seven km square, with a population of about 65,000 inhabitants Living in his six common and which multiply during the tourist season.
On the west side there's our Forio, with its terraces for the cultivation of the vine, the parracine (typical dry stone walls) where the beaches to sunbathe and relax sources.
Forio and 'also of great interest for its beautiful churches: Santa Maria del Soccorso, an' interesting mixture of architectural styles to the sea; S. Maria di Loreto, which houses works of great painters islanders, San Vito and Mary SS Montevergine.
One of the most beautiful corners of the island and 'undoubtedly the Aude, home of the English composer Sir.W.Walton now converted into a museum. Its garden, converted from a huge group of volcanic rocks, It is a pearl of great beauty, made by one of the largest landscape architects of the last century, R.Page, with over three hundred species of rare plants. Another must-attend here in Forio and 'the tiny village of Santa Maria del Monte, with its houses built in stone around the homonymous church in turn cut into the rock, near which and' can enjoy the typical cuisine country and wine "at home" in the rustic tavern-restaurant.
Nature, relaxation, health, entertainment, and hospitality .... 'really an enchanted island!
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