The 10 Best Beaches In Ischia — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Spiaggia dei Pescatori

Just north of the town of Ischia Ponte, you’ll find Spiaggia dei Pescatori.

It’s a long, slate-grey stretch of sand with a gloriously nostalgic vibe and great views out over the remarkable Castello Aragonese.

The majority of the beach is taken up by old-school lidos, each one proudly clinging to a slightly faded sense of summer glamour. Wooden changing huts painted with bright blue or emerald green accents, neat rows of striped umbrellas, and loungers arranged with geometric precision all stand out against the dark sand; Aperol spritzes arrive on plastic trays, and lunch might be nothing more than a panino wrapped in wax paper, eaten with salty fingers under the shade of a candy-coloured awning.

Be sure to wander to the far end, where lidos give way to open sand and wooden fishing boats rest on the shore. Above them, whitewashed buildings lean into the light, their walls gently flaking, paint sun-worn, with the occasional blush of lemon or rose. Towels hang from balconies, children paddle in the shallows, and the scene unfolds like a fragment of 1970s southern Italy: simple, unstyled, and quietly wonderful.

Location | On the east coast, find it here

Type of Beach | A narrow slate-grey stretch of sand, with a frequent sprinkling of small pebbles that gently slopes into clear, shallow waters.

Parking | Given that this beach is located near the castle and one of Ischia’s most popular towns, parking can get a little challenging – there’s simply too many people, and not enough spots. This car park is your best bet and offers by the hour or full-day options, but this is a decent alternative. Those with a scooter will likely be better off finding a spot on the road.

Accessibility | Given what we mention above, unless you have a scooter, we’d recommend using public transport to reach Spiaggia dei Pescatori; simply hop on a Line 7 bus from Ischia Porto. Alternatively, it’s less than 10 minutes on foot from Ischia Ponte.

Facilities | Numerous nearby restaurants and snack bars; beach clubs offering sunbeds and umbrellas. If you’d prefer free beach, head to the northern section where there’s a decent chunk of sand to lay down your towel.

Bar Marco (maps) is a good shout for a post-beach aperitivo with wonderful views out over the bay and to the castle.

Stay | Whilst Spiaggia dei Pescatori is close to Ischia Porto, we’d personally recommend staying in Ischia Ponte instead. There are lots of hotels & guesthouses there, but a few of our recommendations include Hotel Miramare e Castello and Giardino Eden Resort, but B&B Marcantonio is a good shout if you’re looking for something a little more basic.