The thermal baths of Ischia are one of the largest spas in Europe, thanks to the presence of alkaline thermal waters known since ancient times. A favorite destination for numerous show business personalities, the volcanic island in the Gulf of Naples has always remained the undisputed queen of wellness tourism: a mild climate, excellent food, culture and local traditions provide the perfect counterbalance to a very rich schedule of events and a first-rate tourist-hotel offer. For the best spa experience in Ischia, we have chosen for you the 5 resorts and 5 spa parks top on the island, the 10 best spas in Ischia to try at least once in your life.
THERMAL BATHS OF ISCHIA – WELLNESS RESORT & SPA
The 5 best thermal baths and spa hotels in Ischia as chosen by TRAVEL & SPA.
1 BOTANIA
Relais & SPA 
A jewel of high hospitality on the Campania coast, the Botania Relais & Spa is a destination within a destination that tells its own story.
Nestled in three hectares of Mediterranean scrubland, it encloses several exclusive areas dedicated to wellness within the Belvedere Woods and is dotted with natural hot spring water pools, outdoor gym with state-of-the-art equipment and spaces dedicated to en plein air treatments performed by expert therapists.
Absolutely not to be missed is the Il Mirto restaurant, the first vegetarian (and Michelin-starred) restaurant on the island, where Chef Luongo recounts unexpected but convincing declinations of taste thanks to a very fresh raw material grown in the Relais’s vegetable garden. (Full review in Spring Issue 2024).
Via Provinciale Lacco – Fango 284, Forio d’Ischia botaniarelais.com
2 MEZZATORRE
Hotel & Thermal Spa
Overlooking the sea, it boasts one of the most beautiful panoramic views on the island. The SPA, carved out of the 16th-century tower, is ideal for those seeking privacy and relaxation. A jewel in its own right, it is often seen further embellished by the presence of Jennifer Lopez and Naomi Campbell.
Via Mezzatorre 23, Forio d’Ischia mezzatorre.it
3 SAN MONTANO
Resort & SPA
Overlooking San Montano Bay, with a splendid view of Vesuvius. In the modern spa, embellished with five panoramic pools, it offers an exclusive “chic legs” treatment.
Via Nuova Montevico 26, Lacco Ameno sanmontano.com
4 IL MORESCO
Grand Hotel Ischia
Mediterranean villa nestled in a lush park fenced by a lava stone wall a short walk from Ischia Porto beach and elegant Corso Vittoria Colonna. The thermal pool carved out of a tufa cave, once used as a wine cellar, stands out.
Via Emanuele Gianturco 16, Lido Location ilmoresco.co.uk
5 SORRISO
Thermae Resort & SPA
In the enchanting bay of Citara, it offers five pools with hyperthermal waters of a chloride-sodium-sulfate nature open 24 hours a day and three restaurants. Especially suitable for younger guests due to its “movida by night” with live music and dancing throughout the summer.
Via Provinciale Panza, 311, Forio smileresort.co.uk
SPA OF ISCHIA – THERMAL PARKS
The 5 best Thermal Parks on the Island of Ischia as chosen by TRAVEL & SPA.
1 Ancient Baths
BELLIAZZI
It is the oldest of all Ischia spas, built directly on the historic Gurgitiello spring. Offers medical, aesthetic and relaxation treatments.
Piazza Bagni 122, Casamicciola Terme termebelliazzi.it
2 FIOLA
Spa
Within the Gurgitiello basin and in the center of the historic spring in the town of Casamicciola, Terme Fiola enjoy waters believed to be miraculous, so much so as to stimulate the imagination and the birth of mythical fabulae such as that of the satyr Teleboo in love with a nymph, whose tears for her gave rise to these springs (here the whole legend). Terme Fiola offer spa treatments, therapeutic courses and a modern wellness center.
Via Ombrasco 19, Casamicciola Terme termefiola.it
3 POSEIDON
Gardens Spa
Spa oasis (mostly outdoors) equipped with seawater pools, numerous pools fed by healing waters, beach and dining facilities. Favorite destination of many VIPs.
Via Giovanni Mazzella, Bay of Citara, Forio d’Ischia giardiniposeidonterme.com
4 NEGOMBO
Thermal Park
Wide selection of spa pools nestled among tropical Australian and Japanese plants in a striking 9-hectare park overlooking the sea. Numerous restaurants and bars.
Via San Montano, Lacco Ameno negombo.it
5 SORGETO
Bay
Thermal basin in the sea with free access from the beach, with natural hot pools and therapeutic mud baths. Free and always open, it can also be reached by sea at a cost of €5 each way per person for those who are not brave enough to tackle the long staircase to access it.
Sorgeto Bay, Forio d’Ischia fraction Panza baiadisorgeto.it
