MEZZATORRE HOTEL & THERMAL SPA

Ischia, Italy

PERSONALITIES

Slow travelers. Wellness seekers. Design lovers. Culture wanderers. Sea dreamers. History appreciators.

MOMENTS

Morning swims in volcanic pools. Afternoons beneath terracotta terraces. Evenings of sea air and candlelight. Walks through pine forests. Sailing past Ischia’s rugged coast. Watching the sun fall behind the tower.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

The best time to visit Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa is from May to October, when Ischia reveals its most gentle rhythm. In May and June, the island bursts with color and calm, its gardens in bloom and the sea invitingly warm—ideal for swimming, hiking, and unhurried spa days by the water. July and August bring the full spirit of Mediterranean summer, with long golden evenings, lively terraces, and the Tyrrhenian Sea at its bluest. As September and October arrive, the pace softens once more; the air grows fragrant with pine and salt, the crowds thin, and the island returns to quiet beauty—perfect for reflection, wellness, and watching sunsets spill across the sea.

COST

WHY STAY

Set on a private promontory above the Tyrrhenian Sea, Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa occupies a 16th-century watchtower that feels entirely removed from time. On the northwest coast of Ischia, a volcanic island in the Bay of Naples, the hotel is surrounded by rugged cliffs, pine forests, and the mineral-rich waters that have made the island famous since Roman times. The sea wraps around it on three sides, waves brushing against black volcanic rock and coves hidden by wild greenery. Every corner of Mezzatorre whispers of Ischia’s cinematic past, where Sophia Loren once summered and days still move to an unhurried rhythm.

Inside, pastel hues and vintage Italian design meet contemporary comfort. Rooms open to sweeping sea views, while terraced pathways lead through pine and myrtle toward hidden beaches and saltwater pools. The tower’s historic bones contrast beautifully with the serenity of modern craftsmanship: ceramics, linens, and stone textures drawn from the island’s natural palette.

This is a place to let go. To float in healing thermal waters drawn from the island’s underground springs, breathe in salt and pine, and move slowly between spa, sea, and sun. The rhythm of the Mediterranean feels close here — the sound of waves, the scent of resin in the air, the glow of late afternoon light on terracotta walls. Mezzatorre’s sense of privacy, beauty, and restoration makes it one of the region’s most timeless escapes.

WHY WANDER

Ischia is Italy’s secret island—a volcanic paradise shaped by hot springs, gardens, and the rhythm of the sea. Beyond Mezzatorre’s gates lie thermal parks, lemon groves, and hidden beaches framed by volcanic cliffs. The island’s trails wind through chestnut forests and down to the sea, inviting moments of quiet discovery.

A short boat ride away, Procida and Capri offer contrasting worlds—one pastel and poetic, the other glamorous and glimmering. Ferries link to Naples, where the scent of espresso and sea breeze fills the air, and the history of southern Italy unfolds in stone and sound.

To wander here is to live slowly, moving between coastlines and cultures, between ancient rhythms and modern ease. Every turn of the island reveals something elemental—a reminder that beauty and simplicity often share the same horizon.

INDULGE IN

Dining at Mezzatorre celebrates the flavors of Campania: freshly caught seafood, sun-drenched vegetables, handmade pastas, and local wines. La Torre Restaurant transforms local ingredients into elegant Mediterranean dishes served with panoramic sea views, while Il Sogno offers lighter, garden-side fare. Evenings unfold with aperitivos on the terrace, where the scent of lemon and basil drifts through the air.

GETTING THERE

Fly into Naples International Airport, then take a 50-minute hydrofoil or ferry across the Bay of Naples to Ischia. Mezzatorre lies a short drive from the port, hidden among pine forests near Forio, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.

WILD INITIATIVES

Mezzatorre is committed to preserving the fragile ecology of Ischia’s coastline. The resort minimizes energy use through natural ventilation and solar integration, supports local artisans and farmers, and restores traditional architecture with sustainable materials. The surrounding parkland is protected, rewilded with native flora, and the hotel’s thermal waters are drawn and returned responsibly—ensuring that the island’s gifts remain undisturbed.

Photos by Mezzatorre Hotel & Thermal Spa