# Discover Casamicciola Terme > Casamicciola Terme lies on the northern coast of the island of Ischia and stretches from the harbour up into the hills. The area tells its story through four themes: the thermal spas of the Gurgitello, La Rita and Castiglione basins, the sea, the volcanic nature of Monte Rotaro and the history of the town. ## Discover Casamicciola Terme Welcome to Casamicciola Terme A seaside town that grew up around its springs, surrounded by a volcanic landscape waiting to be explored. [Explore the places](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/key-places/) ## Where the sea meets Ischia’s thermal history One place, many souls Casamicciola Terme stretches from the coast up into the island’s hills. The harbour and seafront are in constant dialogue with Piazza Bagni, the Grande Sentinella, the woods and the volcanic hills inland. It is a destination to get to know without hurrying: strolling among places of memory, thermal traditions, trails, views over the Gulf and a community that continues to tell the story of its own identity. [Discover the areas](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/) ## Get to know Casamicciola Four keys to understanding the area: thermal waters, the sea, volcanic nature and the town’s history. - [Thermal spas](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/) — Hydrothermal basins, springs, thermal parks and historic spas: from the Gurgitello to La Rita and Castiglione, the tradition that gave the town its name. - [Sea](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/sea-and-beaches/) — The seafront, the Marina and the beaches along the coast, from Marina Beach to the Bagnitielli and the Fundera. - [Nature](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/nature/) — Woods, trails, craters and fumaroles: the Bosco della Maddalena, Il Cretaio, Monte Rotaro and the routes towards Monte Epomeo. - [History](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/history/) — Churches, spa history, notable figures and rebirth: the events that have shaped Casamicciola’s identity. ## Casamicciola, from the sea to the hills Key places Three starting points for understanding the area, explored in depth on their own pages. - [Piazza Marina](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/key-places/piazza-marina/) - [Piazza Bagni](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/key-places/piazza-bagni/) - [Piazza Maio](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/key-places/piazza-maio/) [All key places](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/key-places/) ## The four areas of Casamicciola Areas From the thermal quarter of Piazza Bagni to the hills, from the Castiglione coast to the seafront: the town area by area. - [Piazza Bagni](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/piazza-bagni-spa-quarter/) — Gurgitello, Cotto, Sinigallia, Ombrasco. - [Upper Casamicciola](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/upper-casamicciola/) — La Rita and the western hillside area. - [Castiglione coast](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/castiglione-coast/) — Castiglione, Bagnitiello and the eastern coastline. - [Piazza Marina and the seafront](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/piazza-marina-and-seafront/) — The seafront and the Pio Monte della Misericordia. [Discover the areas](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/) ## A community that treasures its past and looks ahead Casamicciola’s history is one of water, hospitality, scientific research and the ability to rise again. Telling it helps you understand the character of the area and the people who live here. - The thermal tradition as the backbone of the town’s history. - The rebirth after 1883 and the town’s new face looking out to sea. - The Grande Sentinella and a culture of knowledge. [Discover the history](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/history/) ## Latest events Experience Casamicciola ## Need information? Write to us for guidance on places, events and services in Casamicciola Terme. [Contact us](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/contact/) ## Frequently asked questions about Casamicciola Terme Useful information - Where is Casamicciola Terme? — It lies on the northern coast of the island of Ischia, between the sea and the hills. - What makes Casamicciola a spa destination? — The area is linked to several hydrothermal basins, including Gurgitello, Cotto and Sinigallia, La Rita and Castiglione. - What natural sites can I discover? — Highlights include the Bosco della Maddalena woodland, Monte Rotaro and trails that cross craters and fumaroles. - Where can I find out more about the town’s history? — The History section covers the spa tradition, notable figures, churches and the town’s rebirth; articles and features are in Experience Casamicciola. - Where can I find events and activities? — See the Events and Experience Casamicciola sections, kept up to date with the events and content published on the website. [Contact us](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/contact/) ## Frequently asked questions ### Where is Casamicciola Terme? It lies on the northern coast of the island of Ischia, between the sea and the hills. ### What makes Casamicciola a spa destination? The area is linked to several hydrothermal basins, including Gurgitello, Cotto and Sinigallia, La Rita and Castiglione. ### What natural sites can I discover? Highlights include the Bosco della Maddalena woodland, Monte Rotaro and trails that cross craters and fumaroles. ### Where can I find out more about the town’s history? The History section covers the spa tradition, notable figures, churches and the town’s rebirth; articles and features are in Experience Casamicciola. ### Where can I find events and activities? See the Events and Experience Casamicciola sections, kept up to date with the events and content published on the website.