We just did this hike the day after Christmas. The restaurant at the top is closed in Winter, so pack a picnic. There are steep portions, and few 10M stretches with uneasy footing, but overall an easy 3km hike from Fontana. Luckily Bar Epomeo was open in Fontana so we got one large and delicious Capuccino before hopping on the... More

Monte Epomeo is the highest tip of the Island of Ischia, you can climb the side of the mountain which is soooo easy,( so if you're not used to climbing, you will find this easy as long as you are normally fit.) At the top is a lovely rustic resturant run by a lovely friendly family. They cook the Ischian... More

We get up at 4 am, take a taxi to Serrara Fontana and after leaving the car we stars climbing to the mountain. It was absolutely dark but possible to orient. It took about 30 min from the special path beginning to get the top where we had met a sunrise that was interesting and romantic. After this we come... More

I hiked from the village of Fontana to Forio over the top of Monte Epomeo. The hike was thoroughly enjoyable, a refreshing change of scene from the hustle and bustle of urban Italy (including Porto on Ischia). The view from the peak was absolutely spectacular. The hike down to Forio passes through some lovely Mediterranean woodland past ancient cave dwellings.... More