View from our spot on day 1, by the sea at Mezzatorre.
Pantea relaxing under the "Mezza torre," or half tower. This hotel was originally a watchtower that was never finished. Thus, the half tower was born.
View from the main attraction of Ischia - Castello Aragonese.
The view from our spot at Giardino Eden, a small beach club and restaurant on the west side of the island. Essentially only accessible by taxi boat, which is what we took.
This was down and to the left of our spot. The club was essentially built around a rock centered within a collection of 4 or five large rocks just off the coast. The central rock housed only 3 or 4 spots (one was ours), and all the rest were on wooden decks built around the rock.
View from the coast where we were eating lunch.
This is the little area where all the hotel guests (and outside guests) collect for the early evening aperitif. Each drink came with a little amuse bouche (on the house). This along with olives and chips and all that. It was stunningly beautiful and always with a pianist and the nicest service and bartenders who quickly picked up on your orders and habits.
Last stop on the last day before leaving for SML was Baia di Sorgeto. This is a moderately sized bay accessible by about 100 steps down from the windy island road above (or by boat). The main attraction is a natural thermal spring that drains directly into the sea. So there are some rocks and planks organized in such a way to collect this water along the waterline. The thought is to have a nice contrast between the super hot thermal water and the cool sea water. This day the water was actually quite rough. There was an onshore wind and actually decent sized waves and swell, so there wasnt too much room on the beach. There was a small simple cafe and beach club (just a few sunbeds and chairs for rent). I could have spent all day here, but we didnt have the time sadly. It was a beautiful little natural cove with everything you could need - food, beer, sun, shade, sea, and interesting people coming and going to observe as the hours pass.
Final shot at Mezzatorre prior to departure. I love these umbrellas...
