Get off the bus at the Panza town, the hot spring is nearby. Go down following
to small signs. You can ask to locals if you get lost.
This is a road from the bus stop. Going down to the hot spring is very easy.
Of course, when you go back you have to climb this slope!
As Ischia is famous for it's wine, to get to the Sorgeto spring the vineyard
continues like this! It's really beautiful.
Finally arrived, here is Sorgeto Bay. You can rent umbrellas and sheets, naturally
there are bars and restaurants.
A shot from the cave in front of the spring. Change the clothes in this cave
and leave the luggage. The clay pack is sold inside the bottles. You could get
a shiney smooth skin...
Everyone with smile and chat. Springs of Italy are of course obligated to wear
a swimsuit. It would be useful to bring sandals.
"Caution! Hot water at 90 degrees comes out. NOTE feet!"
Ischia has more town areas in the north and south bay, so Sorgeto is less touristic
and more beautiful. Next to the spring you can enjoy the clear sea like this.
Of course it's possible to swim!
Ischia, an island of only 34 km circumference will never tire you even if you stay for a week. This biggest island in the Gulf of Naples has six districts (communes) with lots of interests and charms. If you stay on the island of Ischia, please enjoy each face of these districts. Ischia area is the gateway of this island and has many restaurants and boutiques. Lacco Ameno is beautifully illuminated. Forio is a splendid sea-facing cliff, here you can see the amazing Soccorso Church which rises above the cliff.
The beautiful Sorgeto Bay (Baia di Sorgeto) is located in the Serrara area,
southwest coast of Ischia. Here there is a famous natural hot spring. As you
know, Southern Italy has volcanic regions. It is said that the famous Pompey
city had been collapsed in one night due to the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Here Ischia is also volcanic island, so natural hot water springs exist all over
the town. But most of them are administered by hotels and private spas, so where
hot springs are readily usable by the public is limited. One of them is located
in the Sorgeto Bay.
By the Bus of CS line (please check the Ischia bus
timetables here), it takes
30 minutes from the harbor of Ischia to here, the Panza town. Get off the bus,
and go down a hill along the vineyard according to signs. After 30 minutes suddenly
the sea spreads ahead (if you would get lost, ask the way to a local people!).
When you see the scenery of the cobalt blue Mediterranean below the cliff, you'd
become excited! Going down the stairs toward the bay, you can arrive at a natural
hot spring. Here there is also the beach overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, and
tourists in swimsuits are chatting happily in this hot spring.
Seemingly ordinary normal beach, so you might doubt whether this water is
hot. Actually, this natural hot water of 90 degrees springs from the cliff behind
and drains into the sea through the natural bath created by reefs. You can choose
the best position depends on the temperature of the water, if you prefer the
hot water you should be close to the source, and if you want cooler water, just
go ahead to the sea. Enjoy your favorite water temperature, and getting in the
ocean can cool down your body. Eggs in hot spring water are also speciality of
this area.
The bathhouse is situated in the cave, but it's best to come here directly wearing
a swimsuit under the clothes. You can leave the luggage in your sight, but it
would be better to leave a lot of money or valuables in the hotel.
Nearby, the natural clay pack is sold. It's said that this clay is effective
to get silky smooth skin. Massage services are also available so if you want,
just try it. On the rocks some planks are installed, it may be useful to take
flip flops to avoid slipping.
Where there are few people, if you look carefully, you can see fish swimming
gracefully in the hot spring. But the water temperature is around 40 degrees!!
I saw fish swimming in a hot spa for the first time. There were also small crabs.
I hadn't imagined that I'd be able to take the bath with fish in southern Italy.
Please relax your mind and body, it will become very good memory of your trip.
| Name | La Baia di Sorgeto (Hot Spring of Sorgeto Bay) |
| Address | La Baia di Sorgeto, Ischia Italy |
| How to reach | From the Ischia harbor it takes 33 minutes by bus (CS line: see the bus timetable). Get off at the Panza stop and walk c.a. 30 min. |
| Map |
View Larger Map La Baia di SORGETO |
If you stay longer, please visit this hot spring as soon as possible. I'm sure that you'll repeat to come here many times! If you'd like to spend a whole day, it's better to take sandwiches, fruit and drinks.
Please don't forget a camera to take photos. Make friends in the spring and take photos of people, it will be a good memorial!