The beach is not full of sand like a normal beach; it has soft rocks that are hard to walk on, but once you get into the water, the rocks don't matter anymore. The water is about 60 to 75 degrees, much warmer than the Mediterranean at this time of year. The water is super relaxing and very fun to float in while thinking about life and the world around us.
When I first saw the beach, I was in awe.
It's quite a long travel journey to reach these hot springs: first I had to fly to Italy, then take a train from Rome to Naples. Once in Naples, I had to get on a ferry to take me to the island. Then, I had to rent a car and drive all the way around the island. Once on the beach, I reflected on how I got there and thought about all the good things that life has given to me. It has given me the opportunity to see this beautiful world and in the process, I'm gaining a college education too.
The beach is on the southernmost point of the Island of Ischia. People from all over the world come to visit this beach. When I was there, I was the only American. There were a lot of Germans and English, and of course, Italians.
The hot springs survive because of stringent environmental regulations. It is important to have environmental regulations to be able to preserve this important part of nature. Without these regulations, future generations might not be able to enjoy them as I did.
