# Bagnitielli Beach **At a glance:** Bagnitielli Beach (Spiaggia dei Bagnitielli) is a small cove of rocks and pebbles west of the Castiglione headland, on the eastern coast of Casamicciola Terme. It is famous for the Bagnitiello thermal spring, which flows straight into the sea, forming pools of warm water among the rocks. The water is clear and deep, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. ## Useful information - **Type:** Beach - **Area:** [The Castiglione Coast](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/castiglione-coast/) - **Address:** Località Bagnitiello, 80074 Casamicciola Terme NA - **Coordinates:** 40.750000, 13.921800 - **Area:** Castiglione coastal strip, Bagnitiello cove - **Beach:** Rocks and pebbles, with small sandy patches - **Seabed:** Rocky; clear water that soon becomes deep - **Special feature:** Thermal spring flowing into the sea - **Access:** Steep, narrow path; free and private stretches ## Where it is Bagnitielli Beach (Spiaggia dei Bagnitielli) occupies a small cove west of the Castiglione headland, on the [eastern coastal strip](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/castiglione-coast/) of Casamicciola Terme, between the town centre and the boundary with Ischia. From the shore the view opens onto the open sea, towards the Aragonese Castle and the island of Procida. The name, a dialect diminutive of “bagno” (bath), recalls the small natural “baths” that the thermal water forms among the rocks. ## A beach where the sea is thermal Here the [Bagnitiello spring](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/bagnitiello-spring/), part of the [Castiglione hydrothermal basin](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/castiglione-thermal-basin/), reaches the shore and mingles with the seawater, creating small, warm natural pools among the rocks. The tradition of bathing here is an old one: the physician Giulio Iasolino documented it as early as the 16th century. The spring is also linked to the legend of the young Acmenus, told in 1726 by the Jesuit Camillo Eucherio Quinzi in his poem _Inarime_: turned into a spring by Jupiter, he is said to have given its waters the power to bring relief, particularly to those suffering from earache. ## What the beach is like Don't expect a long stretch of sand: the cove is mostly rocks and pebbles, with small sandy patches. The water is clear and soon becomes deep, excellent for swimming and snorkelling; water shoes are recommended, and it is less suitable for small children. The cove faces north-north-west and stays in the sun for much of the day. Part of the coast is private and part is free; the ['O Vagnitiello Thermal Park](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/o-vagnitiello-thermal-park/), with thermal pools, a bar and showers, overlooks the cove. ## How to get there EAV buses on the CS and CD routes stop along the main road in the Castiglione area, from where you walk down to the sea. Free access is along a steep, narrow path, while the 'O Vagnitiello park has a purpose-built descent through terraces and rocks reserved for its guests. ## When to go The bathing season runs from May to October. June and September are the quietest months; in spring and autumn, bathing in the warm pools is especially enjoyable. ## What to see nearby - The ['O Vagnitiello Thermal Park](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/o-vagnitiello-thermal-park/), overlooking the cove. - The [Castiglione Thermal Park](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/castiglione-thermal-park/), on the nearby headland. - The [Castiglione hydrothermal basin](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/castiglione-thermal-basin/) and its coastal springs. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is it true that the water is warm at Bagnitielli Beach? Yes. The Bagnitiello thermal spring flows straight into the sea and forms small pools of warm water among the rocks, where the hot water mingles with the seawater. ### Is Bagnitielli Beach sandy? Mostly not: it is a cove of rocks and pebbles with small sandy patches. Water shoes are recommended. ### Is Bagnitielli Beach suitable for children? Less so than other beaches in Casamicciola, because the seabed is rocky and soon becomes deep. For little ones, Marina Beach is a better choice. ### How do you get to Bagnitielli Beach? Take the EAV CS or CD bus to the Castiglione area, then walk down a steep, narrow path. Guests of the 'O Vagnitiello park use the park's own purpose-built descent. ## Also worth seeing - ['O Vagnitiello Thermal Park](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/o-vagnitiello-thermal-park/) - [Bagnitiello Spring](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/bagnitiello-spring/) - [Castiglione Thermal Basin](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/castiglione-thermal-basin/) - [Castiglione Thermal Park](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/thermal-spas/castiglione-thermal-park/) - [The Castiglione Coast](https://visitcasamicciola.com/en/areas/castiglione-coast/) ## Sources and further reading - [Ischia.be – Spiagge di Casamicciola Terme](https://www.ischia.be/isola/comuni/casamicciola-terme/spiagge.aspx) - [IschiaMappe – Spiaggia del Bagnitiello](https://www.ischiamappe.it/spiagge/spiaggia-del-bagnitiello/) - ['O Vagnitiello – Il territorio e la leggenda del Bagnitiello](https://www.vagnitiello.it/territorio.html) - ['O Vagnitiello – sito ufficiale](https://www.vagnitiello.it/)