The Botania Relais & Spa, the hospitality jewel located in Forio, in the heart of Ischia, affiliated with Leading Hotels of the World, is ready to welcome guests from April 20th and unveils the novelty of the 2024 season, the extension of its hospitality into 10 new private Villas with sea access: introducing Costa del Capitano.
Costa del Capitano is the new property of the Polito Family located in the picturesque village of Sant'Angelo d'Ischia - 9 km from Botania Relais - and reveals itself as an oasis of utmost privacy, an extension of the Relais's hospitality for those who desire maximum privacy, with sea access and a stay in a private home that embodies the most authentic lifestyle of the island.
Thanks to its location, on the hill between Punta Chiarito and Sant'Angelo, Costa del Capitano is the perfect starting point to discover Ischia - the ancient fishing village of Sant'Angelo, Panza, the Bay of Sorgeto, or Mount Epomeo - and at the same time, thanks to the private sea access, guarantees the exclusivity of a dive in total privacy.
Costa del Capitano, on an area of over 2 hectares, unfolds and comes to life along paths carved into the tuff directly on the coast, among olive trees, cacti, prickly pears, and bougainvilleas that envelop all 10 Villas with their terraces and private gardens perched on the sea.
The Villas, carved into the tuff, enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view; the spaces vary from 65 to 100 sqm and emphasize the lifestyle of Ischian houses with large rounded windows that open onto the gardens, full height, for a continuous dialogue with nature and the feeling of being suspended between sky and sea. The local white tuff enhances the vibrant colors of the Vietri ceramic floors, made by skilled artisans; the furnishings in typical Mediterranean style are enriched by a contemporary twist, with fabrics in raw hemp and linen, in natural tones.
Even the private terraces are preciously set up to enjoy every moment of the day - the patio with large natural wood tables and hand-painted ceramics for convivial occasions and the solarium area with chaise lounges and outdoor shower, make the outdoor the perfect place to spend your days on the island. And for those who wish for a dip in the pool or a sports day, Costa del Capitano also includes the pool of spring water at 28 degrees surrounded by its solarium with cabanas and chaise lounges and two tennis courts.
There's also an unmissable restaurant, La Tuga, led by Resident Chef Emanuele Calise that celebrates the island in its culinary offerings based on the freshest local catch, local ingredients, and vegetables from the Hortus Saporum of Botania Relais & Spa. Here at sunset, the terrace becomes the place to be for an aperitif with a sea view.
The stay is fully customizable, also thanks to the Concierge service that can organize a dinner with a personalized menu, served on your own terrace, by the Resident Chef, a wellness treatment with a sea view or a yoga lesson with a private teacher, a day on a boat to discover - by sea - the island's caves.
Guests of the Villas, in addition to the internal facilities of the estate, have full access to both the wellbeing and gastronomic offerings of Botania Relais: the Garden Spa, with its areas dedicated to wellness within the Bosco Belvedere, dotted with natural hot spring water pools; the culinary offerings of Executive Chef Tommaso Luongo at Il Corbezzolo or from Nonna Marì with a cuisine more linked to the traditions of the territory and the well-known 1 Michelin Star Restaurant Il Mirto, the only vegetarian restaurant on the island.
Thanks to the attention and hospitality of Rita Polito - Owner and General Manager of Botania Relais & Spa and Costa del Capitano - and the entire internal Team, a stay in this "Green Island" becomes a true experience of authenticity and beauty.