Largest of the islands in the Bay of Naples, green and mountainous, Ischia easily holds its own when compared to the natural beauties of Procida and Capri. Pine and olive groves seem to cover what isn't home or street, while pink and purple bougainvillea curls and hangs from every post and gate. An extinct volcano rises high in the middle of the island, and villages close to the summit cultivate the grapes that have given the island its famous white wine, named after Monte Epomeo. The coastline rises and falls with each bay and creek, especially dramatic on Ischia's southern edges. Much as on Capri, what you can be sure of is that each fantastic view will be surpassed by another as you make your way around the island.