It is a large promontory overlooking Ischia and Casamicciola, an extraordinary vegetation that has completely covered the ancient volcanic vents.
The entire area has a total surface area of 450,000 square meters. It rises on partially humified volcanic soils, of volcanological, geomorphological and botanical interest. The mild and sweet climate favors a type of evergreen vegetation.
The geographical support of the forest is Monte Rotaro, a hill whose name derives from the corruption of the words crater or Cretaio meaning chalky. It is an extinct volcano, whose current shape is due to approx. 400 years of volcanic activity. The first eruption was about 700 years BC. The wooded area is divided into two distinct forest biotypes: the Holm oak forest and the Domestic Pine pine forest, you can observe: the "horse tooth" uncommon plant, tropical mosses, strawberry tree, ferns.