Piazza Marina

Where it is

Piazza Marina opens onto the harbour of Casamicciola Terme, in the lower part of town, along the north coast of the island of Ischia. It is the first place you reach when arriving by sea and the natural starting point for discovering the town: from here you can climb to Piazza Bagni and, higher up, to Piazza Maio.

History

The square is the result of a long transformation. In 1821, after the land had been bought, a group of shipowners began building the church that would give the Marina its centre. In the following decades, and above all after 1883, the focus of town life gradually shifted from the hillside areas to the coast, until Piazza Marina became the heart of the town. On the seafront, from 1895 onwards, the large Pio Monte della Misericordia complex was rebuilt.

What to see

The Sailors' Church

The church of Santa Maria del Buon Consiglio, known as the Sailors' Church, overlooks the first stretch of the harbour. A royal decree of 1833 entrusted its administration to its co-patrons; according to tradition, the statue of Our Lady of Good Counsel was brought from Lazio by sailors.

The harbour and the seafront

The port of Casamicciola is the second most important on the island, both for pleasure boating and for connections with the mainland. For berths and marina services, see the Marina di Casamicciola page. From the harbour you can stroll along the seafront promenade of Corso Luigi Manzi, lined by the Pio Monte complex, owned by the municipality since 2025, and home to the church of Santa Maria della Pietà.

The beach

A few steps from the square is Marina Beach.

How to get there

Piazza Marina can be reached by sea on the ferries and hydrofoils that call at the port of Casamicciola, or by land along the coast road linking the island's towns; there is a bus stop on the square. Always check the operators' latest information for timetables and connections.

What to see nearby

• The seafront and the Piazza Marina area.
• Piazza Bagni and the historic baths, less than a kilometre away.
• The Sentinella hill, with the Geophysical Observatory.