Visit to the La Mortella Gardens in Ischia

The La Mortella Gardens in Ischia are a beautiful garden with Mediterranean and subtropical scrub wanted and created by Susana Walton, wife of the famous English composer Sir William Walton.

The La Mortella Gardens are located in Forio of Ischia in the Zaro area.

Bus lines CS 1 and 2 arrive from Ischia and Casamicciola, while buses lines CD 1, 2 and 24 arrive from Forio.

The La Mortella Gardens in Ischia are a riot of small paths, colours, scents, plants and flowers of many Mediterranean and sub-tropical species. They are not very large, and walking slowly and fully enjoying the visit takes about 2 hours.

This botanical garden is nestled among the volcanic rock formations, and is divided into: valley garden and hill garden. On the path you will also find a beautiful aviary, fountains, the aloe garden, Sir William’s rock, the Greek theater.

The Gardens also offer concerts in spring, summer and autumn, often by young artists, thus following Sir William’s will, that is, to help budding musicians take flight.