Giardini Ravino is unlike any other garden in Ischia. Instead of lush tropical flowers, here you step into a desert dreamscape filled with rare succulents, towering cacti, and artistic surprises at every turn.

Recognised as one of the most important private collections of succulents in Europe, Ravino was born from the lifelong passion of Giuseppe “Peppino” D’Ambra, a man who turned a hillside into a living work of art.

Giuseppe “Peppino” D’Ambra, with patience and imagination, dedicated his life to cultivating hundreds of succulents from across the globe.

His personality is stamped on every corner of the garden: playful statues, winding paths, and plants arranged as living sculptures.

📍 Where: Forio, Ischia

⏰ Opening Hours: Seasonal, late morning to sunset

🎟️ Tickets: Affordable entrance fee (discounts for children)

🍹 Don’t miss: The garden café serves refreshing aloe- and cactus-based drinks

Giardini Ravino is more than a garden. It’s the story of one man’s passion, a place where desert meets Mediterranean, and a playground of art, whimsy, and nature.

Whether you’re a plant enthusiast, a photographer, or simply curious, Ravino offers one of the most original experiences in Ischia.

A visit to Giardini Ravino is just one of the botanical delights of Ischia. For a contrasting experience, step into the lush paradise of the Mortella Gardens, once home to composer William Walton.

Here, exotic flowers, shaded walkways, and classical music performances blend into an atmosphere as poetic as it is serene. Together, Ravino and La Mortella make Ischia a true Eden for garden lovers.

Yet the island offers much more than its greenery. Thermal parks, historic villages, and sweeping coastal walks make it an ideal destination in its own right — but also a seamless partner for the mainland.

Thanks to regular hydrofoils, Ischia combines beautifully with a city break in Naples or a sun-drenched stay on the Sorrentine Peninsula.