comparisons
Capri vs Ischia
The two main islands in the Bay of Naples, a short ferry from Naples or Sorrento. Capri is the famous, glamorous, crowded one; Ischia is the larger, greener, volcanic one with thermal springs and a local crowd.
Curatorial note
Choose Capri for the sheer drama of the Faraglioni and the Blue Grotto — and accept that you'll share it with thousands. Choose Ischia for thermal gardens, a castle, slower villages, and an island that Italians themselves holiday on. Ischia is the better overnight; Capri is the better day trip if you must tick the box.
Island · Campania
Capri
Capri is worth a day trip or one night. It is extraordinarily crowded in season — the day-tripper crush from 11am to 4pm is intense. Stay overnight to see it empty, or ferry in early and leave by late afternoon.
Island · Campania
Ischia
Ischia is worth two or three nights if you want thermal spas, beaches, and a slower island pace. It is the better alternative to Capri for travelers who want to stay, not day-trip.
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