The islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea recently served me as the ultimate respite from my hectic life in the city. This past week I enjoyed three very short days off the coast of Napoli tending to the sun and sea in the paradise that is Ischia. And don’t feel like you need to wait until Agosto to enjoy the islands of Italy, June is the perfect time to visit as prices are better and crowds thinner, but the weather couldn’t be better.
The islands of southern Italy are famous for their idyllic surroundings and relaxed atmosphere. Capri is by far the best known of the bunch, but my vote goes for its larger sibling Ischia. The more time I spend on the Mediterranean, the more I want to be there. Frankly, it’s a very well-fed and well-tanned vicious cycle that is not to be missed.
I want to to Ishcia now! It’s simply beautiful!
This looks amazing! Three days is all you need.
I heard they have great thermal spas there too where you can get watsu massage.
boats moored adrift really gives that sense of place. looks like one hell of an escape.
one day….one day ill be there.
Looks ah-mazing. So jealous. Glad you had a nice time!!!
Sigh….one of those post that make you hate where you are currently sitting…the desk. My life < Your life.
For your next stay near the Gulf I suggest La Minervetta in Sorrento:
http://www.laminervetta.com
Room #12 has THE view on the Gulf.
thanks for the Hotel recommendation La Minervetta in Sorrento:
http://www.laminervetta.com
looks fantastic
unfortunately their website indicates that every possible day is 100 percent booked. even 6 months from now. of course this can’t be correct but unfortunately their website must be malfunctioning.
i would love to stay there but they are losing me as a customer……
argggghhhhhhhhhhh
Sigh…….just lovely
Italy is the most comfortable country in the world. Great food, handsome people, incredible ambiance. Living there for a year would be delightful. Three days is wonderful as well.
Wow! That looks so amazing!
Auden wrote a lovely and now famous poem while summering at Ischia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Praise_of_Limestone
but watch out for the limoncello, amiright?
I’ve been the thermal waters spot on Ischia. There was an old man boiling potatoes in one of the pools, insisting that to eat them was delicious for your health and fertility. They were undercooked, but deliciously salty.
Hmmm…gorgeous. But I’m starting to get confused by what is a PR plug and what’s I-love-this-and-paid-for-it myself.
I don’t care, as long as it’s clear.
@SFer – you think the Island of Ischia paid me to write about it?
ciao!
I’m italian and live in Naples, so fond of Ischia and Capri, they are “le perle del mediterraneo” (pearls of mediterranean) for me! no wonder you had a great time!
but what did you buy? you cannot leave italy without something in the suitcase.. a pair of shoes? or a borsalino? do you know it of course http://www.borsalino.com/index_en.html# it’s a must have among my friends for the holidays!
come back soon, i faraglioni ti aspettano!
You probably get this question quite a bit but what were you shooting with?
These are all Canon 5D Mk II 35mm F1.4L
My island, lovely :-)
Absolutely STUNNING!!
@Michael – Yes, that was my question.
Breathtaking! I wish I was there!