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Island of Ischia the thermal wellness capital of Europe. A wild oasis created by nature, history, and heart. Visitors from all lands now bask in pure minerals of the thermal springs, its therapeutic properties founded by the Romans. Dolphins and jellyfish attracted by the crystal clear ocean are easily seen by passing boats.
With rich flavors of the earth and sea, Ischia unlike other island evolved from mountain duelers to sea. Being slightly isolated Ischia has maintained its rich traditional Italian cuisine. The island specialty Ischia rabbit captured in pits in the wild, grilled in garlic, onion and cherry tomatoes, makes for the finest feast. In the 20th century rabbits were plentiful in the mountains and was the main supplement of the peoples diet.
A stricked tradition of the island handed down from the past is to waist nothing. This gave rise to the one of the most popular dishes of Ischia. "Caponata". Made with stale bread soaked in water and then smothered in tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, oregano, and anchovies. This delicious dish, you won't find on a tourist menu. Only a few families of ischia still have the pleasure of this delicious tradition. Don' t forget to try the handmade limoncello and nocino.
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