At 46 square kilometers in size, Ischia is the largest island in the southern Italian Gulf of Naples. The volcanic island is one of the most popular destinations in the region. Visitors can reach the island by ferry or catamaran from the port of Porta di Massa in Naples. The island has plenty to offer in terms of both landscape and culture. Particular attractions include the Vesuvius volcano and the excavation site of the city of Pompeii, which was destroyed by its eruption in 79 AD. Thanks to the warm climate, which is usually more than 10 degrees even in the winter months, Ischia has a lively cultivation of wine, fruit and vegetables.
