"Don't cry, young boy, take heart and so instead of tears, you will have bath in healthy waters that will bring joy and relieve the diseases. On these shores which made empty your prayers, those who are suffering from earache will be relieved. " How nice these words! The same poetic feeling you get crossing the threshold of 'O Vagnitiello, idyllic spot in the countryside, situated in Casamicciola, where you can admire an enchanting view. An ancient historical tradition, as the etymology of the word, which comes from "Bagnitiello", formerly "The Bagnitielli". "Have bath there ... and there you will be healed," it said in a reflection of the Passionist Fathers of Casamicciola Terme at that time.

An ancient myth, which has its origins away back in 1726, when Camillo de Eucherius Quintiis (1675-1733) pressed the first edition of the poem "Inarime the baths of Ischia," title "de seu Inarime balneis Pithecusarum ", in eight thousand verses in Latin. It is said that the young Acmeno, son of a nymph, lived in Ischia. One day, jumping from one bank to another, fell: he tried to ask for help, but in vain. He trusted to the prayer: so Zeus heard his desperate request and turned it into a source.

The limbs of the child turned into water, such as arms, and the nerves turned into running waters. The same for the legs and toes, bones shoulders. A truly singular legend, which is linked to a natural oasis, an example of the Mediterranean maquis, whose waters have already been praised by the Calabrian doctor Julius Jasolino. This is' O Vagnitiello: a slope surrounded by nature, with breathtaking views, the roar of the waves crashing down on the rocks, six tanks the friendliness of Luisa and her husband, the poetic silence, which refers to other times. A magical place, open from April to mid-October, preserved from mass tourism and in which Antonio Pignatelli elected as Pope on July 12th, 1961 under name of Innocent III, found rest . The waters are famous for their therapeutic properties, and feed the algae. Due to the high temperature, less than 80 ° C, the salts of potassium and iodine are dissolved in water, so that they become mineralized. With the low pressure and temperature, and going to the beach and the coast, there is a deposit of minerals. A place that has historical origins in a distant past, famous for the treatment of gout, rheumatism Orobie, obesity, for the elimination of mercury, the treatment of atherosclerosis, or the caustic, the activation of metabolism and the strong action in general nutrition. "Look around and you will see that nature has enriched this sea with precious and unique elements to allow you to regain energies" the Passionist Fathers of Casamicciola Terme said. Who could resist a psycho-physical way? Near the sea,there is the largest swimming pool, on the slopes, completely surrounded by fragrant and colorful flowers.

A real pleasure for the reactivation of the circulation. Far from the noises of the baths, we can give you a relaxing sauna, you can cleanse your skin thanks to the natural properties of the island of Ischia, known worldwide, move from hot steam to the cool crystal clear waters, take advantage from the beauty farm: beauty treatments, massages, toning, moisturizing relaxing, draining and anti-cellulite mud treatments, facials, anti-aging, purifying, anti-stretch mark body treatments, shaping and slimming. The convenience of Vagnitiello? No sand, no dirty. The part that touches the sea, in fact, is a platform with comfortable loungers, umbrellas that go to exotic places, chairs and tables in beautiful ceramics. For those who enjoy sunbathing rocked by the waves of the sea, it is possible to lie down on the buoys, circular in shape, so the skin will be caressed by sea breezes, to inhale the fragrance, forget that, out there, there is a world of men and women who work.

Stop the time, at least for a few hours or days. 'O Vagnitiello, in fact, allows a select few guests staying in its rooms, each equipped with private bathroom facilities, air conditioning, minibar, satellite TV, safe, telephone. You can choose between the bed and breakfast or full board. Luisa, the very kind and solar owner, treats his guests like family, remembering tastes and preferences. An excellent and authentic cuisine, whose specialties include: paccheri zucchini and mussels, lobster, spaghetti with clams, mussels, peppered, penne with tomato. A real pleasure for the mouth! For lovers of fresh fish, a wide selection of snapper, sea bass, sea bream, sole, expertly cooked by the chef. In summary, a true miracle of nature: when you have crossed the threshold, you come fully regenerated. "Mens sana in corpore sano"!

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