Ten private villas with direct access to the sea define the essence of Costa del Capitano, the latest addition to the Leading Hotels of the World Botania Relais & Spa in Forio, on the island of Ischia.
Looking out on full-height gardensCosta del Capitano Villa Carrubo outdoor
This new property, nestled in the charming village of Sant'Angelo d'Ischia, just 9 kilometres from Botania Relais, is an oasis of privacy and an extension of the Relais's hospitality. Boasting panoramic views and ranging from 65 to 100 sqm the villas have round windows looking onto full-height gardens, vibrantly-coloured Vietri tiled floors and typical Mediterranean furnishings featuring hemp and raw linens in natural tones.
Ischia’s only Michelin green-star restaurant
Costa del Capitano also features a spring-water swimming pool, a sun-drenched solarium with cabanas, and two tennis courts. The highlight is La Tuga Restaurant helmed by resident chef Alessandro Iacono, who showcases the island's fresh fish, indigenous raw materials, and vegetables sourced from Botania's Hortus Saporum. In addition to the amenities on the estate, villa guests enjoy full access to the Botania Relais's wellness and F&B outlets, including the Garden Spa and the. culinary delights in the Corbezzolo and Nonna Marì, where executive chef Tommaso Luongo crafts dishes rooted in local traditions. Not to be missed is the acclaimed Il Mirto, Ischia’s only Michelin green-star vegetarian restaurant.