Incorporate this experience into a Wellness Tour on the island of
Ischia with Exclusive Cruises
One of the most fabulous things to do while visiting the
island of Ischia is to experience the thermal spas. Ischia is a volcanic island
that sits off the coast of Naples and is home to about 60,000 inhabitants.
Known for its natural thermal hot springs, people from all
over the world go with the hopes of healing an ailment, or just for some
R&R.
Last week I chartered the Rio Blu 32 yacht from Amalfi to
Ischia with clients and I decided to stay for the night and explore the island.
The next day I found myself at Poseidon Thermal Gardens, the largest thermal park
on the island, boasting 22 pools ranging from ice cold to extremely hot. The
experience was extraordinary to say the least.
I started in the morning, beginning with the large 36 degree
pool and went “pool hopping” from there. Many of the pools have waterfalls and
massage jets which was absolute heaven.
There is also a
wonderful little pool with shallow water and a pebble bottom, where I walked on
the pebbles through hot and then cold water….a natural massage therapy for my
feet!
Other pools are
divided into two sections where I submerged my body into the hot water, then
alternated with ice cold water. Although it was tough to walk all the way into
the ice pool, it was well worth it in the end because my pores were invigorated
and the feeling was exhilarating.
After making all of the rounds I decided to go down for a
healthy lunch-tuna and vegetable salad. After lunch, I wanted to digest before
heading back to the thermal pools, so I
went to relax under the sun, as Poseidon has it’s own private area of Citara
beach, sitting on a beautiful little bay and full of sun beds and straw
umbrellas.
The pools are outdoors on various levels, some cut into
rocks and some on ledges. Overlooking the sea and Citara Beach, it is
beautiful.
The park has lush gardens, a shopping boutique, an indoor
wellness center with various massage techniques that can be purchased
separately, a salt water pool, a cave sauna and more.
It was a fun,
relaxing and healthy experience.
There are countless theories regarding the benefits of
natural thermal hot springs and I plan on returning as often as possible,
especially because it is easy to arrive on the boat from Naples, Capri or the
Amalfi/Sorrento Coast. Contact us for details on a Wellness Tour.
