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Ischia

Ischia

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A volcanic island near Naples in southern Italy
  • proper noun
: Isquia
  • The small island of Ischia is sometimes overlooked by tourists who flock instead to the crowded Amalfi Coast or neighboring Capri during the summer months.
  • the island of Ischia

Examples

  • Tourists visit Ischia to enjoy its famous thermal spas and relax in its serene environment.

  • Ischia is popular for its thermal hot springs and volcanic mud treatments.

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  • You may not know it... but Ischia has been a health resort for 2,000 years.

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  • Ischia is known for its stunning beaches and picturesque landscapes in the Ischia Sea.

  • Many travelers recommend Ischia for a peaceful getaway from the busier destinations in Italy.

Surface Forms

Ischia main

Etymology

Ischia gets its name from very old names used by the Greeks and Romans. The Greeks called it Pithecusae, which may mean 'monkey island' or 'place of jars', and the Romans called it Aenaria, so the modern name Ischia reminds us that this island near Naples has been visited and traded with since ancient times and is still known for its hot springs.