Just a few hours from Paris lies a true thermal paradise with unique properties. Discover this enchanting place that will transport you to another world.
It’s a place where time seems to have stood still, where lush nature envelops you in its softness and where thermal water invites you to a break of well-being for a modest price, 40 euros all round. This place does exist, and it is only a few hours flight from the French capital. Nestled in the heart of lush greenery, this exceptional thermal complex extends over no less than 6 hectares. There you will find a true aquatic paradise made up of 20 swimming pools with varying temperatures, ranging from 16 to 40°C.
Whether you want to lounge in deliciously warm water or cool off in an invigorating pool, there is something for everyone. The pools are fed by highly mineralized natural springs with therapeutic virtues recognized since Antiquity, notably by the Greeks.
But the real gem of this site happens to be a unique cave in the world. In this natural cavity there is a pool where thermal water gushes out at a temperature of around 40°C. The atmosphere is mystical and captivating. Immersing yourself in this beneficial water in the heart of the rock is an experience like no other. The water vapor that emerges creates a real natural hammam with regenerating properties.
This magical place is none other than the Gardens of Poseidon, or Gardini Poseidon Terme in Italian, located on the charming island of Ischia off the coast of Naples. A true concentrate of the region’s wonders, this thermal complex is the largest on the island. In addition to its numerous pools and its exceptional cave, it also has a 500 meter long beach where you can swim in the crystal clear water of Citara Bay.
In terms of treatments, the Gardini Poseidon Terme offers a multitude of possibilities, from traditional thermal showers to mud baths and various therapies based on thermal water. Whatever your ailments, you will find a suitable natural remedy here. A wellness center also offers massages and beauty treatments to complete this relaxing break.
And if after all this relaxation, you feel a little hungry, you can eat in one of the three restaurants on site. For a moment suspended in time, choose the one nestled in a cave, a unique gastronomic experience!
The Gardens of Poseidon are open from April to October. To take full advantage of it, count on around forty euros per person for a full day. From Paris, you will need to take a flight to Naples then a ferry to Ischia. In less than 2 hours by boat, you will reach this thermal paradise where relaxation and well-being are the key words.
Don’t wait any longer to discover this exceptional place which, for a day or a stay, will make you forget all your worries and reconnect you with nature. The Gardens of Poseidon, a taste of paradise just a few hours from Paris.