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Kay Wade27 September 2026We can’t thank ExpertoItaly enough for the wonderful trip to northern Italy organized for us in August. We really appreciated that Antonio took time and effort to get to know the kind of travelers we are so as to create an imaginative, personalized travel plan and detailed guide packed with tips and information about the places we visited. His vast insider knowledge of his country contributed to our smooth and stress-free train journeys and to all that we learned and enjoyed about the cities we visited; about their respective histories, cultures, infrastructures, public spaces, peoples and more. We would recommend ExpertoItaly in a heartbeat!Posted on Google
Catherine Day16 July 2026We’re recently home after a wonderful holiday in Puglia arranged with Antonio. Great pace, a range of always excellent accommodation and an interesting suggested itinerary. We would highly recommend Expert to Italy and look forward to planning our next getaway with Antonio.Posted on Google
Mike Girling (No nickname)16 June 2026Just back from another delightful holiday organised from start to finish by the Italian "Expert" Antonio. After several discussions with him we decided to have an eleven day trip to the Amalfi coast and Ischia and thanks to his intimate knowledge of the area we had a most enjoyable and memorable time. Ischia in particular was absolutely wonderful. Antonios advice on the boutique hotels, guided tours, and places to visit were exemplary as were the drivers he booked to ferry us around. In addition to all the knowledge and advice he provides, this time, we encountered a couple of problems of our own making, but a quick WhatsApp to Antonio and within 24 hours both problems were solved. So if you are looking for an independent holiday in Italy along with great support we have no hesitation in recommending Antonio Mike & DianePosted on Google
Daniel Hockman9 June 2026ExpertoItaly is a brilliant company, and Antonio organised a wonderful holiday for us in Puglia a region we did not know. His suggestions were all fantastic. He listens to what you want to do and works your holiday around that. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone contemplating a holiday in Italy. Thank you so much, Antonio!Posted on Google
Elaine Yeoh6 June 2026We engaged Antonio Cresce to plan and manage our 3 week holiday in Italy - covering towns in the regions of Puglia, Basilicata ,Calabria and Campania. Our holiday was seamless and exceeded all our expectations, and I would highly recommend Antonio / Expert to Italy for all your holiday planning and needs. From the point of choosing destinations, Antonio was collaborative and listened to everything on our wishlist . The towns he chose for us were exactly the places that we loved .. off the beaten track, charming and authentic Italy ! He picked our accomodation and again there was a lot of collaboration over our needs and we loved the choices . The tours he organised were exceptional. I wanted to see wildflowers and orchids and he engaged experts to take me around the national parks . I would never have been able to source the contacts and organise the excursions as perfectly as it was done . Some of the best moments of our travels , ever! Transfers were professional and seamless. Antonio remained fully contactable throughout our trip for questions , help and any details we needed. We felt fully secure and confident that we had an agent travelling along with us at every step! It was a huge benefit as well having him in the rough time zones as Italy where he is based in the UK, so that any questions were promptly answered and sorted . This could have been more problematic if we had engaged someone from home in Australia with the big difference in time zones . We appreciated his travel advice and recommendations, his work ethics , his professionalism and how he went over and beyond to make our holiday truly exceptional!Posted on Google
Judith Warren29 April 2026Antonio is super helpful and efficient and he knows Italy. He arranged our three centre Italian holiday, booked all train tickets, taxis and hotels and suggested places we wouldn't have thought of. You can have an independent holiday without problems, even in a less touristy area, because he's organised everyone for you and he's a back up if anything goes wrong. Thanks Antonio, be in touch next time!Posted on Google
Anne Fenton22 September 2025Antonio was a delight to deal with. He was knowledgable, friendly and very patient when we changed our plans several times! His choices of hotels were exceptionally good and he was very responsive when we had a little hiccup with the car rental. Highly recommend his services.Posted on Google
Teresa Oliveira25 August 2025We used ExpertoItaly to help us with our two-week holiday in Sicily. We had a couple of interactions with Antonio, and were very fast to close on our itinerary and hotels. Everyting was very well organized and suitable to our requirements. Antonio chose very good accommodations: small beautiful, full of character and well located. He also booked our bus trips as we did not want to rent a car. That worked really well. It was a great help and gave us great confidence for our trip. We strongly recommend ExpertoItaly if you want customised holidays in Italy. We will use it again for future traveling in Italy!Posted on Google
IzzieD21 August 2025Antonio is an expert on Italy so if you are planning a trip then you should definitely use ExpertoItaly. He helped us plan the perfect family trip and we cannot fault any of his recommendations. From car hire, to the perfect hotels and apartments, he is highly knowledgeable and it doesn't stop with planning. He was on hand to be available if we needed his help while on the trip. His customer service is first class. Thank you so so much and we look forward to planning our next trip with you.Posted on Google
David Wise12 August 2025Antonio was really helpful in planning our trip to Italy. We wanted to visit 3 locations, he provided recommendations on accomodations which were great - really good locations for each booking. He also coordinated taxis and trains and provided a load of suggestions for each location for places to eat and sites to visit. He was readily available to answer any questions we had by email or WhatsApp. His assistance really helped us in planning this trip and saved us a lot of stress in trying to coordinate this ourselves. All in all we had a great holiday
Thermal baths inside a tuff ravine
Cavascura takes you inland from Maronti Beach into a narrow gorge, where individual bathing spaces are cut into the rock. Thermal water, natural steam and the enclosing walls give this south-coast visit its character.
The baths lie about 300 metres inland from the beach, in the municipality of Serrara Fontana. Allow time to reach the ravine entrance from your arrival point on Maronti. A bathing appointment fits well into a day here, with a walk through the gorge and lunch by the sea.
The appeal is the close relationship between the water and the landscape. You move through passages and rock-cut spaces, with vegetation above and channels beside the route. Take time to look around as well as bathe.
Why Cavascura is called the Roman baths
The name Antiche Terme Romane di Cavascura reflects the site’s long bathing history. The municipality traces knowledge of the springs to the Greek settlement of Ischia and describes their importance during Roman times. The surviving setting brings that history into view through the use of caves, water and stone.
Tuff is consolidated volcanic material. Here its weathered surfaces form the walls of the gorge and the bathing spaces themselves. The bathing spaces show how the springs and volcanic terrain have shaped the experience of Cavascura over time.
How hot is the water?
The Maronti consortium describes spring water reaching 90°C. This is a figure for the hot source, not a bathing temperature. Staff prepare the bathing experience and give instructions for each facility; do not enter a natural channel or test an untreated outlet.
The setting includes warm-water baths, thermal showers and a natural steam cave. They offer different forms of heat exposure, with rest between them. Follow the staff’s guidance on sequence and duration, allowing time to rest between facilities.
Baths, mud and treatments
Cavascura’s published treatment descriptions include the following options. Confirm the treatments you want when arranging your visit.
Thermal bath, sauna and shower
Bathing takes place in individual tubs within tuff caves. The described experience combines a warm bath, rest, natural sauna and spring shower.
Warm mud applications
Fango can be applied to the body or specific areas, including hands and feet. The operator describes a following shower or bath and a period of rest; medical advice determines the appropriate treatment.
Cosmetic mud masks
Cool mud is applied to the face, décolleté or body and rinsed off after drying. This skincare treatment differs from a warm therapeutic mud application.
Massage and inhalation
The published menu lists massage in a treatment cabin, natural inhalation in the cave and thermal water jets. Ask which services are available and whether an assessment is needed.
What benefits should you expect?
For a leisure visit, warmth, a quiet setting and time to rest are the main attractions. Massage may help some pain conditions in the short term, but evidence and results vary, as explained by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. A thermal visit should not replace treatment for an existing condition.
If you want help with a particular symptom, discuss it with a qualified clinician before choosing mud, massage or inhalation. The same applies if you are pregnant or unsure whether heated baths and steam are suitable for you.
Reaching Cavascura from Maronti
Arrange transport to Maronti, then continue to the ravine entrance and follow the inland path. Wear footwear with a secure grip: the approach includes stone steps, narrow sections and uneven ground, and surfaces near the water can be wet.
Accessibility matters here: the municipal visitor listing identifies the entrance as not accessible for people with disabilities. If walking, balance or steps present a difficulty, discuss your specific needs with Cavascura before travelling.
If arriving from Sant’Angelo by a local boat service, confirm the landing point, sea conditions and return with the operator. Allow time for the inland walk after landing.
Opening times, booking and what to bring
The municipality lists daily hours of 8.30am–6pm and a season from 20 April to 7 November. Confirm the season’s dates when booking, especially near its beginning or end.
Contact Cavascura: +39 081 19043947 or +39 339 3901127; antichetermeromane@gmail.com.
- When booking: specify whether you want a look around, a bathing visit or additional treatments, and confirm the total price and time required.
- Bring: swimwear, a towel, suitable footwear and drinking water. Ask about changing facilities, towel hire and where to leave belongings.
- Allow time: include the beach approach and ravine walk in your arrival plan. Keep a gap after your appointment rather than rushing to an onward reservation.
Cavascura, Poseidon or Negombo?
Cavascura suits visitors drawn to a small-scale bathing setting within a rocky gorge. Poseidon Gardens combines numerous pools, planted terraces and Citara Beach. Negombo brings thermal bathing together with gardens and San Montano Bay.
At Cavascura, make the most of the south-coast setting with lunch and time on Maronti after your visit. Sant’Angelo can be another south-coast stop if the journey and your bathing appointment leave enough time.
Read our Ischia thermal experiences guide to compare the settings, and the main Ischia guide for towns, gardens and cultural visits.
Plan your Ischia holiday. Explore our Ischia holidays and selected hotels. We’ll match the accommodation to your interests, requirements and budget, with transfers and private visits arranged as part of your land-only holiday. Flights are booked independently.
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