Ischia Terme
The Cure
The legend says Gods such as Poseidon, Apollo and Aphrodite, once bathed and swam in the therapeutic thermal waters of Ischia, apparently attracted to some divine element; today scientists have proven the benefits of the waters. Ischia's venerable thermal springs are nutrient rich, containing mineral elements important for body healing – sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, hydrogen carbonate, sulphates and chlorides. Over time, the unique properties of Ischia's thermal water have been scientifically researched and applied in the alleviation and cure of a wide range of medical pathologies using effective, natural remedies.
Thermal treatment practised on Ischia are: mud therapy, balneotherapy (carried out either individually in baths or collectively in pools), cave therapy and inhalation therapy. Other therapies such as massage or medical gymnastics can also be added to make these therapies more effective and long-lasting.
Ischia Therme offers treatments to cure a wide range of conditions.There ar a variety of therapeutic mud treatments for artery and muscular ailments, inhalation and nebulisation treatments for respiratory conditions as well as anti-stress and relaxation therapies. Beyond these well-known therapeutic advantages, Ischia's thermal springs improve kidney function and arthritic conditions, help prevent gout, alleviate gastritis and heal ulcers, wounds and boils. Ischia's thermal geology provides a multi-pronged approach to rehabilitation.
Mineral water, mineral-rich mud and natural steam therapies can be combined with corrective exercise and nutritional programs in a favourable and invigorating environment. On-site medical supervision prescribes the best combination of these therapies and methods giving a personally tailored health programme. Rejuvenating beauty and wellness treatments are abundant in Ischia, with day spas offering a plethora of pampering treatments and spa programmes, proving Ischia to be a wellness paradise. For a more comprehensive idea of the numerous health conditions that benefit from thermal water therapies and the vast scope of relaxation treatment packages available, a list has been compiled below.
The Town
Ischia was one of the first Greek colonies in the 8th century BC, named Pithekoussai after the pithos (pottery clay) found there. An important stop on the trade route from Greece to northern Italy, it was renamed Aenaria by the Romans. The biggest and busiest island in the bay of Naples, Ischia is a bubbling concoction of sprawling spa towns, mud-wrapped tourists, subtropical gardens and ancient booty. Ischia sees fewer tourists than its neighboring island, Capri, although in summer it's popular with Italians and Germans. The island is a good place for a relaxing vacation, especially in spring and fall. In addition to thermal pools there are beaches, geysers, gardens, ancient ruins, and a castle.