Lacco Ameno e il Fungo

Lac­co Ameno is one of Ischia’s most exclu­sive towns, known for its ele­gant prom­e­nade, upscale hotels, and rich his­to­ry. It is famous for Il Fun­go, a mas­sive mush­room-shaped tuff rock that has become the town’s sym­bol. The area also offers renowned ther­mal spas, chic bou­tiques, and seafront dining.

Lac­co Ameno is eas­i­ly acces­si­ble by: By Car or Taxi: A short dri­ve from Ischia Por­to or Forio. Park­ing is avail­able near the water­front. By Bus: Pub­lic bus­es (CS and CD lines) con­nect Lac­co Ameno with oth­er towns on the island. By Boat: Pri­vate boat tours with Sor­ren­to Voy­age allow vis­i­tors to explore Lac­co Ameno from the sea.

Il Fun­go (The Mush­room) is a mas­sive vol­canic tuff rock that emerged from the seabed and erod­ed into its icon­ic mush­room-like shape. It is the sym­bol of Lac­co Ameno and one of the most pho­tographed land­marks in Ischia. Vis­i­tors can admire it from the town’s scenic prom­e­nade, espe­cial­ly at sunset.

Yes, Lac­co Ameno is home to some of Ischia’s finest hotels: Regi­na Isabel­la Resort & Spa: A 5‑star lux­u­ry resort with ther­mal pools, a Miche­lin-starred restau­rant, and a pri­vate beach. San Mon­taño Resort & Spa: Perched on a hill, offer­ing panoram­ic views, ther­mal treat­ments, and infin­i­ty pools. Alber­go Terme La Reginel­la: A charm­ing bou­tique hotel with ther­mal baths and lush gar­dens. Sor­ren­to Voyage’s concierge ser­vice can assist with reser­va­tions at these pres­ti­gious properties.

Vis­i­tors to Lac­co Ameno can expe­ri­ence: Ther­mal Spa Expe­ri­ences: Enjoy lux­u­ri­ous treat­ments at local well­ness cen­ters. Din­ing by the Sea: Try gourmet seafood at restau­rants like Inda­co (Miche­lin-starred) and O’ Pig­nat­tel­lo. Shop­ping: Browse high-end bou­tiques and local arti­san shops. Boat Tours: Book a Sor­ren­to Voy­age pri­vate boat tour to explore hid­den beach­es and coastal wonders.

The best times to vis­it are: Spring (April-May) & Autumn (Sep­tem­ber-Octo­ber): Enjoy mild weath­er and a relaxed atmos­phere. Sum­mer (June-August): Per­fect for beach activ­i­ties and lux­u­ry din­ing, but ear­ly morn­ing vis­its are best to avoid crowds. Win­ter (Novem­ber-March): Ide­al for spa and well­ness retreats.

Absolute­ly! Lac­co Ameno is a high­light of many Sor­ren­to Voy­age pri­vate tours, com­bin­ing a vis­it to Il Fun­go, lux­u­ry spa expe­ri­ences, and fine din­ing. Guests can also explore near­by attrac­tions like Forio, Sant’Angelo, and Baia di San Mon­taño for a com­plete Ischia experience.