isole flegreespas in ischia type:archaeological/landscape interest:
Since the most ancient times, one of the main attractions of Ischia has been the presence of spas, that harness the natural springs of volcanic origin. On the whole territory there are about seventy spas and most of them are part of some hotels. Ischia waters, riches in sodium, chlorine, potassium, calcium and sulphur, are appreciated by Italian and foreign tourists.
In the different spas, there are, one can enjoy of various treatments, such as mud baths, massages, baths, waterfalls, inhalations, beauty treatments and ozonotherapy, always under the careful control of a qualified medical control. Lots of spas, besides the flowering gardens, also offer caterings and shopping centre.
Unfortunately, as a results of the continual catastrophic events such as eruptions and earthquakes, today there is very little of the ancient spas. It is necessary to imagine them rather crowded because of the therapeutic results that were attributed to the Gods’ miraculous power because so much inexplicable at that time.
Milestone for the visitors of the Gran Tour, since the nineteenth century, Ischia spas have undergone a growing development until our days.
Negombo
Baia di San Montano - Lacco Ameno, Ischia Ph. 081.986152
website: www.negombo.it
Terme giardini Poseidon Via Giovanni Mazzetta, 87 - Ischia Ph. 081.9087111 website: www.giardiniposeidonterme.it
