The island of Ischia is well known for the beauty of the landscape, a perfect mix of water, air, fire, and earth, resulting in one of the most enchanting landscapes. The blue color of the sea, the thermal waters and sulfuric vapors are a concentration of energy and health for mind and body. As a result of these characteristics, the island of Ischia has great thermal structures and it is increasingly known, that the waters of its thermal resorts have important therapeutic and healing properties. If you want to spend a day amongst the beauty of the site and the landscape and want to get away from mental chaos, the most suitable thermal resort on the island of Ischia will certainly be the Thermal Resort Castiglione Relaxation, tranquility and beauty; the Thermal Resort Castiglione, in Casamicciola Terme( the northern mountainside of the Island of Ischia) is for sure one of the most suggestive sites, best thermal resorts and one of the most antique on the island.
Who wants to experience relaxation cannot renounce spending a day in this rigorous garden surrounded by a great variety of flowers and trees. A beautiful sight of colours and scents from Hibiscus and splendid Bouganvilla welcomes whoever wants to spend a day at the thermal center. You can reach the resort coming down the steps or by using the cable car which allows an overview of the Mediterranean vegetation that surrounds it. Then you arrive to the resort and thermal center, where you are wellcomed by a very suggestive view, breathtaking sights and various pools surrounded by vegetation and located on terraces at different levels. It is possible, by taking a pier, to reach a small private beach where you can enjoy the crystal clear water due to the rocky seafloor.
BEAUTY & SPA THERMAE
The Thermal Resort Castiglione obviously includes a spa, which offers you a great variety of services. First of all, ten different pools in succsession throughout the site, covered and uncovered, some filled with sea water and others with thermal water, continuosly cleaned and filtered by modern automatic systems.The water temperature varies between 30°C and 40°C.
Although the pools are accessible for everyone, there are some recommended for children and women with pregnancy and others for therapy and further for hydromassage and invigorating water cascades. All pools have relaxing areas in the shade with beach umbrellas, sunbeds and deckchairs. You can choose paying a fee or using the free comfort zone near the terraces. In addition to the pleasure of bathing in the thermal waters of the pools, there is a great variety of esthetical and therapeutical treatments to choose from to pamper yourself and to have a good relaxing day.
In the spa area of Thermal Resort Castiglione it is possible to do the following esthetical treatments: manicure, pedicure, epilation, face cleansing, mudpacks and so forth. Furthermore, therapeutical treatments like water therapy, aerosol and inhalation, circulatory massage, massage of the connective tissue, shiatzu massage, lymph drainage, rehabilative movement therapy, physiotherapy etc. All this, of course, under assistance of specialists and qualified therapists.The resort also provides Kneipp pools, natural sauna and whirlpool.
FOOD AND DRINK
During the day it is possible to get a drink or snack at the bar near the pool, the Bar Olimpo, or taste excellent food at the restaurant Sibilla, a few steps from the sea, offering self-service at noon with fresh and light suggestions. At dinner, it is possible to savour the fresh fish caught daily, or to taste various specialties from the menu which are sure to satisfy everyones wishes.
PRIVATE EVENTS AT THERMAL RESORT CASTIGLIONE
The Resort Castiglione organizes unique and romantic events.Rely on a skilled staff that will know how to create a fabulous occasion for your moment to remember. The resort can be closed for public, remainig open only for you in order to fully enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the site
HOW TO GET TO THE THERMAL RESORT CASTIGLIONE
The Thermal Resort Castiglione is situated in the municipality of Casamicciola Terme, only 2 km from the harbour. It can be reached by bus or car, following the main road leading around the island. For those who choose to arrive with car or scooter, the resort offers a large parking lot for visitors. To move around freely is fundamental for those who want to enjoy the emotions and beauty that the island has to offer. Scooters and car rentals are easily found all over.To avoid problems with traffic, a scooter would be the fastest vehicle to use.The best solution is to rent a car or scooter to go to the Thermal Resort Castiglione in order to avoid stress in bus or taxi.
PRICING AT THERMAL RESORT CASTIGLIONE
The prices vary according to which package you choose: 78€ full price ticket and 54€ with reduction. Children up to 2 years enter for free. It is also possible to buy a season ticket, but its recommended to consult specialized staff members who will examine the right situation for each specific need..
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, we can say that if you plan a trip to the Island of Ischia, it will be impossible not to spend at least one day in Thermal Resort Castiglione. The beauty, care and cleanliness, the tranquility of the site will leave you speechless. The specialized and kind staff wll be at your complete disposal to make sure that you have a memorable day; let them give you good advice from their experience. In this place there is no lack of comfort, so you can grant yourself a day of complete relaxation. If you wish to stay longer, you can book in the Hotel Oasi situated inside the resort, as a matter of fact, the Thermal Resort Castiglione is the only one with this possibility inside. At the end of the day you can immediately and without any further wait, take a rented car or scooter to go back to your accomodation; some car rentals deliver directly to the indicated place.