| The borouth of Serrara Fontana is extended over 670 hectares, has a population of about 3000 inhabitants and is the borough that is situated at the highest altitude. It extends from the sea upto the peak of Monte Epomeo and is divided in hamlets, Serrara, Fontana, Sant’Angelo, Succhivo, Ciglio, Calmiera and Noia. |
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centres have a different typology from the rest of the island. Here is
still conserved a lot of evidence of the rural civilization of the island,
and it still continues in many ways of life. The territory is hilly, often
broken by deep ravines which open onto the sea. These were made by rain
water and are called “Cave”. Monte Epomeo emerged from a strong volcanic eruption, and was once an active volcano, known and feared also in the Roman era. It is the highest peak of the island , its altitude is 800 metres above sea level and can be reached by foot or by riding a mule, daily they make the course to the peak. It is made up of an enormous rock of tufa, in which the rooms of an ex hermit and the church dedicated to San Nicola (recently restored) have been excavated into it. |
| Many turists prefer to make the trip to Monte Epomeo by night to see the magic sight of dawn breaking and the famous green ray. Choose a night when there is a full moon to see Forio in a candid light, like an oriental city with the lights slowly fading into the sea. During the day the view is marvellous. From its peak you can admire the whole island of Ischia, Capri and the bay of Naples. |
| The greenish tufa, trachytic, called “the green tufa of Epomeo” can be found in different places in the borough of Serrara Fontana. It is still possibile today to admire the stone houses dug out of the tufa and the cellars that conserve the casks of wine, made by the local people. |
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view from Monte Epomeo
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hermit of San Nicola
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Church dedicated to
Madonna del Carmine
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