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Forio

Campania, Italy · Europe

About Forio

Forio is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Serrara Fontana, 39km from Faraglioni of Capri.

Forio is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 15,969, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Forio sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Forio to your route.

About Forio

La Mortella (Italian: place of myrtles) is a private garden in the island of Ischia, Italy. It was first opened to the public in 1991. It was created by Susana Walton (1926–2010), wife of the composer William Walton, starting in the 1950s as the main residence for the couple. Tropical and Mediterranean plants were

Read more planted and some have now reached considerable proportions. The gardens include views over the city and harbour of Forio. The British garden designer Russell Page provided advice on the initial design, but the garden evolved over the course of more than 50 years of development by Lady Walton. After her husband died in 1983, his ashes were kept under a rock on this island. She opened the garden to the public in 1991 and handed over management and eventually ownership to the Fondazione William Walton. A museum dedicated to the life and work of William Walton is now part of the garden complex. It hosts the William Walton Foundation and a Greek Theatre where Italian and foreign schools of music perform more than 70 weekend concerts, plus masterclasses and a programme for composers from Harvard University. In 2004 it was awarded First Prize as il più bel parco d’Italia (the most beautiful park in Italy) by the American company Briggs & Stratton, against competition from 100 other gardens.

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Where is Forio located?

Forio is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7376 latitude, 13.8600 longitude.

What is the population of Forio?

Forio has a population of approximately 15,969 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
15,969
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Campania
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.7376, 13.8600

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Forio

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Procida

A tiny, unspoiled island in the Bay of Naples with a pastel-colored waterfront and a slower pace of life than its famous neighbors.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Blue Grotto

Enchanting sea cave on the island of Capri where sunlight creates an ethereal electric-blue glow in the water.

35 km · about 40 min drive

cafe

Gran Caffè Gambrinus

Naples' belle-époque temple of coffee since 1860, facing Piazza del Plebiscito: birthplace of the 'caffè sospeso' tradition of paying forward a stranger's espresso. Sfogliatella and a scalding tazzulella at the marble counter is the canonical order.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Naples Historic Centre

A chaotic, soulful UNESCO old town of churches, alley shrines and the birthplace of pizza.

36 km · about 40 min drive

restaurant

L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele

The purists' pizzeria, serving only margherita and marinara from the same Forcella corner since 1870: wood-fired, folded 'a portafoglio', a few euros each. Take a number and wait; the queue moves faster than it looks.

36 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Faraglioni of Capri

Three iconic sea stacks rising from the azure waters off Capri's southeastern coast, symbols of the island.

39 km · about 45 min drive

ancient ruins

Herculaneum

An ancient Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius alongside Pompeii, uniquely preserved with intact wooden structures, mosaics, and multi-story buildings.

42 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Mount Vesuvius

The brooding volcano above Naples, climbable to a smoking crater rim with sweeping Bay of Naples views.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Forio

  • 50 kmNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
  • 54 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • 57 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
  • 64 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
  • 64 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Lacco Ameno

🇮🇹 Italy

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4 km awayPop. 1,697

Casamicciola Terme

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 8,011

Sant'Angelo

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5 km awayPop. 1,245

Barano d'Ischia

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 9,044

Ischia

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 18,564

Ischia Porto

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 18,192

Procida

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 10,228

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