Cheap holidays to Ischia, Italy

For a trip to a unique and beautiful Italian island, check out cheap holidays to Ischia. This island to the west of the Amalfi Coast benefits from its volcanic origins, being particularly fertile on account of its volcanic soil. A wide variety of Mediterranean and tropical plants flourish all over the island, meaning that the island appears lush and green. As such, Ischia's Botanical Gardens have one of the richest outdoor collections of cacti and succulents in Europe, and is worth visiting. There are many picturesque gardens and parks in this verdant island. Also worth a look among the greenery are the Castello Aragonese, a fortified defense against pirate raids, and Guevara Tower which was once home to Michaelangelo. Other historic sites include museums, churches and villas dating from antiquity to the present day. Ischia's main industry is tourism, centring on thermal spas that also result from the island's natural volcanic activity. The thermal hot springs and volcanic mud have enticed a lot of visitors on "wellness" holidays, due to their therapeutic qualities. On top of all this, the local food and drink is delightful, with rabbit, seafood, limoncello liqueur and wine the best of the regional produce. If you fancy a trip to this relaxing, therapeutic and naturally beautiful island, have a look at last minute deals to Ischia through Fleetway Travel.