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September 8, 1943

It was night between 8 and 9 September. Forio fell asleep under the spell of an armistice that brought a strange excitement and popular harmony. The desperation that a little later woke up, the town was great: betrayed by the illusion of peace, Forio lost 13 of its citizens.
At 70 years after the bombing of Forio, we want to tell a piece of our history that must not escape it to any visitor to the city to learn about and revive the local historical identity.

September Time...

September, the month of harvest and intense colors given by the nature after the summer heat, it is the month for Ischia rich in religious festivals that fill of beauty and excitement the climate of our beautiful island.
The first days of September are all dedicated to the celebrations in honor of the patron saint of the island, St. John Joseph of the Cross.

Handmade emotions

Island women sitting on a small bench or on low chairs, resting on the legs an apron of heavy cloth. On the ground, on the one hand, a tangle of straw on which from time to time was threw a little water to make it more tender. On the other hand, in a bucket, a wicker treccinella, formed by circularly linked crolle: the magic of bind begins! It is an ancient tradition of Ischia to manufacture wicker baskets, round the edges more or less high, circular or oval baskets, with arched handle, made of willow and cane, baskets "with lace?.

The Olive tree of Mario

Marina is twenty-five years old and two beautiful blue eyes. Second daughter of Andrea D'Ambra who is 57 years old and his wife Diana, who is 50 years old. The other daughter is Sara who is 26 years old. Marina receives me in a beautiful day in late August that apparently seems September in the welcoming entrance hall for visitors of the establishment of D'Ambra Vini d’Ischia, the oldest winery of the 'island of Ischia, situated in the locality Calitto in Panza in the City of Forio.

The ways of a tenacious people

The island of Ischia is held on the initiative of the Pro Loco Panza from Sunday, September 15 to Wednesday, September 18, 2013 "Visiting the wineries", now in its sixth edition.

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People of Ischia were strong and tenacious consisting in peasants and fishermen...

Tempie of Wellness

Nestled in the charming village of Sant'Angelo, a picturesque fishing village famous for its square and its narrow streets, the Aphrodite Apollon Thermal Park is one of the most precious jewels in the island of Ischia.
A charming place where you can breathe the air of volcano Epomeo, that thousands of years ago formed the island of Ischia with its natural strength.

Ravino Gardens, tresures land

There are places where the beauty of the landscape and the grace of human ingenuity come together in a colorful and wonderful magic.
Places where the inestimable value of the natural qualities are intimately intertwined with man’s determination. A union that returns natural treasures of inestimable beauty. Landscapes that bear the imprint of our tenacious passions that hardly pass by unnoticed.

Visiting Wineries along the paths

The close relationship between natural, geological, historical and cultural elements makes the journey of discovery around the island of Ischia a way to observe and experience the region in systemic key, highlighting the close relationship between past and present and highlighting the strong local identities perfectly integrated with the environment.

Under the sign of star Banderas

‘Beauty Antonio’ with its Mediterranean charm is the star of the Hollywood gala opening event of summer. Yes, he, Antonio Banderas is the star of the opening, on July 12, the thirteenth edition of the Ischia Global Film & Music Fest produced by Pascal Vicedomini: Spanish actor and producer was awarded the Ischia Legend Award. It is a choice that gives an additional character in the international jet set to highlight of Ischia, already rich with glamor.

Franco, the man in blue

Franco Savastano is 78 years old and lives with his Dutch wife Joke van der Plog called Jos, five years younger than him and known 34 years ago in Ischia thanks to what William Faulkner called “the marvelous movement of the circumstances”, in a house above the sea on the right bank of the Port of Ischia from which he can see all the movement of vessels of one of the finest natural harbors in the world. Jos was for Franco a muse and a model.