Terme Marina Hotel overlooks the main street of Lacco Ameno, one of the most picturesque spots of the Isle of Ischia. The village,which lies along the coastline at the bottom of Mount Epomeo, is famous fot its characteristic rock, called "il Fungo" (the Mushroom), situated not far from the beach.
The isle has a very long history. The first Greek settlement in the West, dating back to the eighth century B.C was located on Mount Vico (acropolis) and in S.Motano Valley (necropolis). Settlers from Chalcidian an Eretria, which are regions of the Greek Isle of Euboea, founded a town called Pithekoussai in the area where Lacco Ameno in now.
Tourist can visit the Pithecuase Archaeological Museum, located in the eighteenth century Villa Arbusto. One of the most interesting attractions of this Museum is the so called "Nestore's Cup".
The excavations of S.Restituta and the annexed Museum are also worth a visit.