The largest of the Flegrean Islands and the Campanian Archipelago, with its 46.3 square kilometers it is eighth in area among the smaller Italian islands. The more than 60,000 inhabitants place it in third place for population density. From an administrative point of view, it is divided into six historic Municipalities: Ischia, Forio, Casamicciola, Lacco Ameno, Barano and Serrara Fontana. About 18 nautical miles from Naples, it can be reached by ferry from the ports of Naples and Pozzuoli and with fast transport from Naples or, during the tourist season, from other coastal ports. The main ports of the island are in Ischia, Casamicciola and Forio. The former state road 270 ring of the Green Island connects all the Municipalities.

THE MUNICIPALITIES OF THE ISLAND