Ischia – Ponza

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Ischia – Ponza

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Ischia Ponza Ferry

The Ischia Ponza ferry route connects Gulf of Napoli with Pontine Islands. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, SNAV. The crossing operates up to 3 times each week with sailing durations from around 1 hour 50 minutes.

Ischia Ponza sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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Ischia Guide

Ischia Ferry Port

The first thing one notices when sailing into the small bay of Ischia is the hulking mass of hills that overshadow the peculiar jumble of architecture spread along the coast. These hills, a consequence of the island’s volcanic formation, are carpeted in the rich greens of a thriving Mediterranean forest, complete with thick shrubs and the gnarled boughs of oak trees. Narrow streets leading from the centre of Ischia climb on switchbacks across the slopes, every turn edged by multi-hued wildlife. The town itself, found by the north-eastern corner of its eponymous island, is a merging of two areas called Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte; both with distinctive personalities. Ischia Ponte is where most of the old-town can be found. Here a labyrinth of lanes weave between quaint, pastel-coloured villas as they follow the paths once trod by the people of a distant past. The imposing citadel of Castello Aragonese, perched atop a rocky atoll just off the coast, is the most famous of the district’s historic sights. The thick mass of medieval towers and turrets sit so high they risk scratching the Italian sky, while the circle of sheer-faced walls still look as impenetrable today as they proved to be in the past. The ferry port, unsurprisingly, can be found in the area of Ischia Porto. It sits along the northern banks of the bowl-shaped bay, on a curving spit of land that gradually tapers into a breakwater. Only a few passenger facilities can be found here, including a compact car-park and a couple of canvas-topped cafes selling drinks and snacks. Though much of Ischia is hewn by steep mountains, travelling to and from the port is relatively simple due to the SP270 motorway that runs in a circle around the island. One of the best ways to traverse Ischia is by catching one of the red and white buses that whisk passengers to most corners of the region, including to the sprawling town of Forio on the opposite coast. A fleet of micro-taxis also operate along these routes from stops downtown. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Medmar and Alilauro lines all sail east into the Gulf of Naples off the western coast of Italy. Alilauro lines travel to the island of Capri and the mainland ports of Sorrento and Naples. Medmar ferries travel to Naples too, as well as offering routes to the nearby Procida island and the town of Pozzuoli.


Ponza Guide

Ponza Ferry Port

Ponza is the largest island of the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago, resting in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Many ferry routes depart the port, heading to other coastal resorts along the coast of Italy, and tey range between 50 minutes and three hours.

What is there to do in Ponza?

Ponza is Italy’s little known secret. Its rugged coastlines, towering mountainside and uniquely secluded beaches have become such a haven that those who visit don’t want to spoil its hidden identity. The island typically greets many celebrities hoping to escape media attention and young tourists from Rome who bask in the glorious weather, fresh water and idyllic surroundings. The laid back atmosphere appeals to many, yet the boats for rent are the primary reason many visit; no license is required to take out one of the small whalers for a cruise round the water, allowing you the chance to swim under the Mediterranean sun. The island is relatively quiet throughout the year, the only noticeable rise in tourism is during July and August when the temperatures soar, but the crowds begin to thin out come September. Even during the busier months, you’ll hardly notice anyone; there are very few shopping centres or bustling streets, just endless coastline and sea to explore. Your day doesn’t require much planning, just get on a boat and start your adventure.

How do you get around?

Boats are the most popular way to travel around, though it is also viable to simply walk around the island.


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