Fun things to do in Barano d'Ischia: 16 fun attractions and activities

While the beauty and care with which the gardens have been cultivated are truly admirable, my visit was unfortunately overshadowed by the fact that smoking is permitted within the grounds. Allowing visitors to smoke in such a serene, carefully preserved natural environment is not only detrimental to the air quality and atmosphere but also deeply detracts from the experience for those who come seeking peace, beauty, and inspiration. The gardens, created over many years with such dedication and vision, deserve to be enjoyed in a setting that respects their tranquility and ecological integrity. Sadly, the presence of cigarette smoke made it difficult to fully appreciate the space and ambiance that Sir William Walton and Lady Susana Walton so lovingly brought to life. I strongly urge the Foundation to reconsider its policy on smoking within the gardens. Implementing a non-smoking rule would preserve the healthful environment, enhance the experience for all visitors, and align more closely with the spirit of harmony and reflection that La Mortella was clearly intended to embody.

Gorgeous gardens (ticket 12 €), quite large, so you will spend some time here. There is even a small cafe bar with some food right under the Greek theater (you can also find toilets here, next to the theater). We also caught the concert in the evening from 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM and the ticket cost only 8 €. Fallowing the song for parking and ticket office if you are by car (around 1 km from down, another entrance by foot).

This is a must-visit-place if you visit Ischia! The place is incredible, and there's so many wonderful, beautiful and unique places. Make sure to have plenty of time, and it is a big garden and theres quite a lot of walking, paths up and down, elevations and stairs. At the very top and bottom, trees offer you a bit of shade and fresh air. The the levels in between, the sun and stairs can make it an incredibly warm experience. Make sure to bring water and something for your blood sugar if it is a very warm day. The place is relatively easy to reach by public transportation. Parking is a bit more tricky, however if you enjoy a slightly challenging drive on small roads there's a small parking lot at the very top of the garden.

If you’ve visited botanical gardens in other major cities (500,000+ population), this one won’t surprise you — it’s pleasant, but quite standard. Plan for about an hour to see everything. One important tip: there are a lot of tiger mosquitoes here. If you’re not familiar with them, look them up and make sure to bring repellent — it will make your visit much more enjoyable.

A stunning set of gardens. Tranquil and inspiring. We also enjoyed an outdoor concert one evening whichbwas also a joy with all the scent from the garden mixing in with the frogs chorus from the ponds. Cant recommend more highly. Wegot there for when it opened at 9 as it was cooler and less busy.

Definitely worth the price and super nice to get some shade in there when it's super hot outside. Make sure to keep in mind the guided tour groups that might arrive on the daily around 10:30-11-30am

We visited the garden with friends and were not disappointed. There was so much to see and didn't manage to see the whole garden. What we did see was beautiful and very colourful. The frogs even treated us to a different type of concert as they stayed hidden amongst the lillies. If you have mobility issues then you may not get to see the whole garden as there are lots of steps. Each plant or tree was labelled to show where in the world they originate from. There is a lovely cafe and shop. At the time of visiting, there was a concert going on, which was an additional cost. We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful the gardens are and thoroughly recommend visiting them.

Beautiful gardens with private space, very peaceful. Better suited to guests with younger members as the pools are slightly cooler. Nice places to eat and shopping opportunities. The pools are naturalistic and might be tricky for people with mobility or sight issues,(lots of unlevel steps in and out of the water) But I really wouldn't let that put you off. This place is stunning and I'd definitely recommend spending a day there.

We've been in Naples for six days. On the seventh day we rested here. Fabulous retreat. The thermal baths were divine.

Came here on a super rainy day and it was beautiful! It is EMPTY at the beginning of October. The pools up on the cliffside were magical. Would return again! Only small downside is that if you rent a towel (8euros), to get a dry one (and it was pouring the whole time) you have to pay again. I understand but it seemed like a little bit of a cash grab since the park is already 90+ euros for two people.

Beautiful place but some disappointments. - The setting is extraordinary and without equal. The beach is perfect. It is a 20 minute And 30 Euro taxi ride from the main port. - All over Italy, water fountains are running and plentiful. Not at Negombo. Despite paying the equivalent of over $100 for 2 people, the only drinking water available is for sale. Stating hydrated after thermal baths is important, and Negombo makes you pay. - You pay the equivalent of $10 more to rent a single towel. Plus a $15 deposit on the towel that is returned to you as you give the wet towel back. But their refusal to exchange a soaking wet cold towel for a fresh dry one after you have used it all day is a surprisingly stingy element if the operation. - The squatting toilets are unpleasant and challenging for many. If management could simply address the 3 issues above (water, towels and toilets), this would be a 5 star experience.

A brilliant thermal spa and beach place. It costs €100 for 2 adults for a full day but there’s lot a to see with many thermal pools a great beach and normal pool’s. Lots of facilities on site including toilets and changing rooms. Lockers are free but cost you a returnable €20 deposit. Your entry price includes 2 subbed 2 deck chairs and an umbrella. Towels cost to hire so bring your own. Several restaurants on site nothing too pricey. Lots of locals do it must be good. Plenty of undercover parking and in the Italian summer that’s worth it. Easy to get from Ischia Porto on a regular bus service €5 for a full day bus pass!

This park is supposedly “kid friendly.” First there are no pools where young kids can walk around. One kid pool is 5 feet deep and other one is approx 4. I guess if your kids are 10+ then yes, but otherwise for younger kids, no. Poseidon is much better with pools for younger kids. There are good staff and very rude staff. My young son needed a toilet with a seat and there was one which the employee refused to open. Tl:dr: go to Poseidon if you have young kids. This park is not kid friendly and some staff are quite rude. If you want to go to the beach, just walk further to free beach and if you want t shade, there is free shade along the cliffs.

This is a beautiful resort. The spectacular beauty of the setting, the way all of the processes and the recreation areas are set up, the quality of the food & drinks, and the very nature of the wonderful thermal salt water pools are all terrific and enjoyable. It is a calm and enjoyable place, as it is spread out across many separate areas, yet easy to get around and enjoy the variety of settings and pools. There was nothing that I did not like about our visit. A total relaxing and amazing experience!

I loved the beach and had a wonderful day. The only problem is that the black sand is very beautiful, but I ended up burning my feet a bit underneath 😂😂 but I recommend it.

Lovely beach for snorkeling and relaxing! We saw lots of small fish and even a black and yellow moray eel. In some areas you can see the CO2 bubbles coming up to the surface! There was a bit of trash though… a beach cleanup would be appreciated! Don’t forget to take your trash with you!

One of the best places on the earth, I can say.. I went early morning in a "bad weather " and it was amazingly beautiful with almost no one around.. I went again to enjoy the sunset as well.. a must visit place!

By far the best beach on the island. The lounger are also reasonably priced for the day and the facilities are great. The water and beach is additionally spotless. Overall, dreamy.

Lovely place, but It's a shame that there are not enough free beaches. For a single day at the beach you have to spend at least: - 10€ for parking; - 25€ for two deck chairs and a beach umbrella.

Amazing beach 🥰

Hiked here from Sant'Angelo. Well-marked trail starts near the arch at the entrance to town. Passes Fumarole Beach, then a climb with some dirt trails. Lots of options to beach, refresh, or eat at Maronti. I took the water taxi back to Sant'Angelo. Lots of fun and a must for Elena Ferrante fans

Unreal view! Beautiful contrast of colors would recommend! Wish we had more time but our ferry was soon

I’ve visited ischia two times now and I keep coming to this beach, It’s easy to reach by bus,car or just walking and it has all the necessary things . There’s parking spaces , a bus stop with taxis too, and there are a lot of restaurants/cafes and a few little shops . It’s a very small beach so it’s busy all day but since I stay in the water a lot that doesn’t bother me. What makes it nice to swim here it’s that there’s a few rocks that you can swim too which are not too far away and with many fish surrounding them. As a swimmer i find it very nice that you can also swim about 1-2km to the end of the bay without going too deep.

Coarse sand. Lovely beach. Restaurants near by.

The beach is divided into two parts. One is owned by the Poseidon Baths and is very pricy. There are 4 rows of parasols and each row has a different price. I had to pay 32 Euros for a parasol in the second row. There are showers and clean toilets here. The smaller part of the beach is a free beach but extremely crowded. Otherwise the sand and the water are clean and the nearby mountain gives the scenery a nice touch. I enjoyed bathing here.

A nice free beach in Forio where we found a very interesting fumarole with hot water, where we walked, enjoyed the sunset and relaxed and also enjoyed a short but very efficient back massage session done on the beach by a Vietnamese lady. For your own wellbeing, I recommend you not to refuse it 😀

There are also a lot of fish in the water and they're not scared of humans at all. A nice free beach in Forio where we found a very interesting fumarole with hot water, where we walked, enjoyed the sunset. It’s a very small beach so it’s busy all day. There’s parking spaces , a bus stop with taxis too, and there are a lot of restaurants. one of the most beautiful sunset you’ll ever see. The water is cloudy because of the sand. Otherwise beautiful environment and nature. There are rocks just beneath the surface, invisible due to muddy water full of kelp. The sand is coarse, the water is clear but full of jellyfish. There are a lot of waves in this part of the island, especially on this beach.

One of the best beaches on the island! We used the free beach side, and helped ourselves to the nearby café for quick snacks and toilet. No showers. But one of the most beautiful sunset you’ll ever see! Also very clean water, ideal for snorkelling.

This is a neat spot! It does get quite crowded in the thermal spas (even early). Rocks are very slippery so you need to be careful and it is recommended to bring water shoes. We were staying at punta chiarito resort and came down here a few times. One day we used the water taxi to take us to Sant’Angelo which was really cool and quite easy. You pay on the boat in euro or at the stand/restaurant with card when you arrive or depart.

Glad we went! The water was lovely on the rainy day when went. With the waves crashing the hot thermal water mixes with the cold sea and it is a very unique experience. Maybe it was the time of year but there weren’t too many people and with just a bit of waiting we got ourselves some pretty good seats in the end. The atmosphere is also great with people being very friendly; helping you in and warning you about the hotter areas. Just try to not sit in the parts with a lot of debris - this was a slightly annoying addition in some parts.

An unquestionably fascinating and enjoyable experience. Here you can bathe at a place where volcanic hot springs meet the sea. Swim out further to refresh with cool, clean, sea water. Or swim closer to the volcanic source to feel the warm flow. Also here you can rent a sun chair and have a delicious bruschetta. Free areas are also available, but a little crowded and uncomfortable.

Forio is a lovely town. We visited in late October and weren't lucky with the weather. There are some free thermal springs nearby if the sea isn't too wild. The place is friendly, clean and welcoming. Explore food options out of the town for the best food and prices. I recommend Da Gisella 10 minutes down the road.

Loved it here, you can rent beds and sun chairs (there are only around 8 of each). The bar serves food, drinks and icecream and you can buy swimming shoes as well, as the beach is rocky and slippery. The thermal area is relatively small. The hot water mixed with the colder sea water offers a very relaxing experience.

What an amazing place! Spent over 1hr in the thermal water and felt great afterwards, Del Pirata D’Ischia can apply a natural clay which feels great for a few euro, be careful on the rocks as it’s rather slippery so worth it!!

Water can be very hot so pick your spot carefully.rocks very slippery. Be prepared for a long walk with lots of steps

Wonderful natural thermal spa, with a sauna right inside a mountain! Delicious fresh orange & lemon juice

About as authentic an experience as you can get! Really amazing place with history literally seeping out of the walls. Staff could be a bit more interested in what they're doing and show a bit of enthusiasm but the place speaks for itself.

The facilities are indeed ancient, like from the time of the cavemen. Though the prices are high, the personnel can't speak a word of english and isn't even friendly. They smoke right next to the smoke forbidden sign. The road there isn't good either. The Kneipp bath has quite a warm 'cold' part, no cold water in the shower either. And apart from the treatments there is nothing to do and nowhere to hide from the sun. Spend your money in other thermae. My wife tells me at least the mud was good, so one star for that.

Totally worth the experience ! Was unsure at first due to pictures, but in real life this place is so beautiful ! Had full mud, sauna and thermal bath. Felt wonderful towards my muscle aches. Recommend to go there early. Taxi boat from St. Angelo. First day we walked from St Angelo and it was a very challenging 20min walk ! 😅😱 very happy for the taxi boat on the way back

Cavascura is a very interesting experience. They offer packages including masks and massages. We took the basic hot bath in a stone tub, which was very relaxing. The sauna cave was good as well. The place is very small, so it gets crowded quickly. When we visited, it was luckily nearly empty. We took a boat ride from San Angelo to get there. To return, you have to wait at a designated pickup spot at the beach. The waiting time was about 10-15 minutes. Alternatively, you can also walk from San Angelo.

Pro's: relaxed, nature, special place, friendly, exotic, some speak English Con's: bit expensive, certain thing are on a timer, small Went on a really hot and sunny day. Took the 35€ deal, that included a bath, Turkish sauna, full body clay and chair to relax on with a parasol. Had to wait about 20 minutes before a place was available (come on time if you don't want to wait a bit). Fruit drink with ice cost 5€, that is also fine. If you arrive in porto Ischia, buy a day bus ticket and take bus #5 that goes to Monsanti and exit at the final stop, you'll have to walk around 15 minutes via the beach, including a large steep part in order to reach the place. All in all, please visit this. Paying with card is possible. Internet is quite slow here.

Great spot, friendly staff.

Nice sandy beach with a variety of bars and restaurants. It can get quite busy but it is still a lovely place however water is not as clean as on other beaches. Would recommend for a day anyway as we had a nice time!

Nice beach but way toooo busy.

Beach is really dirty, water is not so clean, and even if you pay 30€ for 2 sunbeds & umbrella, if you want to take a shower with clean water, you have to pay extra, with cash. The staff is rude, and they also allow peddlers sell junk on the beach and walk freely among sunbeds and people’s belongings. Not a good value for money, and honestly the worst maintained beach I’ve seen on the island so far

30 euros for two loungers and an umbrella all day. Lovely quiet beach at the end of the strip, no through traffic, nice beach bar with very pleasant food. Showers swallow your coins so don't bother but everything else was spot on.

Beautiful beach water was a little cold

Favorite beach in Ischia

Beautiful beach, great views and clean water BUT you basically HAVE TO pay for an umbrella and sunbeds (30€/day) since 95% of the beach is owned by private companies. OR walk right to the end (south side) and there's a nice guy that will rent you an umbrella for a fiver on the tiny bit of the beach that hadn't been colonised.

Wonderful thermal baths and spa on a small seaside location near Sant' Angelo. I would have given it a 5 rating but it has some rough edges, largely due to a lot of adjacent construction and unrestored structures. (It's not noisy) The pools are different from others we've seen in that they are unfiltered, so not clear but still very clean. They drain and clean them every night! The unfiltered thermal waters give a rich experience and are supposedly more healthful. The layout is a bit challenging due to the terrain, with two main levels and 9 pools, plus a wellness center and sauna. It's on a scenic cliff overlooking the bay, so they really had to stage it like this. It does create a quieter, peaceful environment as opposed to a larger single layout. We enjoyed it. I believe we also had access to a small beach on the bay below the spa, with delightful waters. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and recommend it to anyone who can do stairs and is in the area!

Quite a trek to get to the spa from the entrance to the pedestrian Sant'Angelo village, but it was lovely once I arrived. Lots of nice pools of various temperatures, the natural sauna was very cool (I don't mean in temperature), the views were phenomenal. I appreciated the covered area at the top since I burn easily. The chairs also have a shade part to block the sun from your face. The restaurant was good too. Would recommend! Bring your own beach towel. They provide lockers.

All in all an amazing experience, very clean and nice place and staff from the lifeguards to the restaurant team. The restaurant is a bit overpriced but that's to be expected. If you get bored of one pool you have enough others to choose from with different temperatures and water features. At the entrance we were charged 35 EUR per person for entry even though the website states this month (September) it's 30 per person for non residents. Also they seemingly (as in I saw one being walked straight by the pools and being sat on a pool chair next to a pool) allow dogs into the pool area, which I find quite unsanitary. All in all worth the price though :)

Some areas are closed. A towel is €5. You don’t need a swimming cap. Entrance fee is $40 a person. Their sauna/Turkish bath is legit hot. Keep your expectations low then this place is good to spend half day. We got lunch there and it was good, prices were slightly high but that was reasonable, the food service is extremely slow, so beware. Overall good experience if you don’t have anything else to do.

no crowds of people, but we visited it on a weekday and in early July; stunning view and location, the comfortable thermal pools at bird's eye height

Who wouldn't want to spend 9 days on this island and in its country? This spa was a great retreat allowing a small break in between visiting beautiful locations!

We went there in late May 2022 and spent the whole day. It was still kind of off-season, so there were only about 4-5 couples for entire place. The price was cheaper than other people specified in their reviews. We enjoyed the place very much and had a good lunch (little bit pricy) in restaurant on premises. Place needs improvement i service.

The museum is quite interesting but very small.

Nice little museum, inexpensive and empty.

(Translated by Google) A small but lovingly maintained museum that tells almost everything about the sailors of Ischia and more. A wealth of history with a great deal of depth. A journey through time through the sea, featuring many topics related to sea creatures, the diverse work done at sea, and the history of seafaring. A little gem. (Original) Ein kleines aber sehr liebevoll gepflegte Museum welches fast alles über die Seefahrer von Ischia und mehr erzählt. Sehr viel Geschichte mit viel Tiefgang. Eine Zeitreise des Meeres mit vielen Themen von Meeresbewohner, die vielfältige Arbeit im Meer und Geschichte der Seefahrt. Ein kleines Juwel.

(Translated by Google) The Pithecusae museum is very interesting, the only flaw is the lack of a guide to illustrate the finds, even if there are many illustrations and videos that introduce and explain what is observed. (Original) Il museo di Pithecusae è molto interessante, l'unica pecca è la mancanza di una guida che illustri i reperti, anche se vi sono molte illustrazione e video che introducono e spiegano ciò che si osserva.

(Translated by Google) Not to be missed, beautiful museum of the history of fishermen and the sea, many things to see. (Original) Da non perdere, bellissimo museo della storia dei pescatori e del mare ,tante cose da vedere .

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum. A must-visit. (Original) Ein sehr interessantes Museum. Sollte man besucht haben.

(Translated by Google) Small museum but full of interesting objects, very friendly staff (Original) Museo piccolo ma pieno di oggetti interessanti, personale molto gentile

The place is on a perfect harbour to relax and enjoy the nature just right on the sea

Beautiful area with lots of lovely local restaurants. Very well known for their natural high springs.

Most of the beach is private. On a hot day some spots on the sand is very hot, so wear shoes. Walk to the far left to get to the public part. The hike there has some nice views.

Fantastic and taxi boats from the beach which are reasonable.

Nice place for a short stop on our scooter roundtrip. Better to visit in off season

Chicken stewed in the sand, heated by volcanic vents! The stewed chicken was extremely flavorful with potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. The staff is extremely friendly and the views are unbeatable.

Amazing phenomenon. Locals say you can cook on the sand. I did not try it but, I believe them.

Excellent 🌟 Exceptional! Do not esitate Enchant yourself in this super hotel with great view and superior service in all the way😇

Smaller but a beach with the best view from all I have seen on the island. Clean and no waves.

Good beach with a great view. No umbrellas or loungers. Went on a Monday and it wasn’t too busy.

The food is super amazing, the waiters are nice, the price is good, and its location is beachfront. They even let you enjoy the ambience even after youve finished eating. I highly recommed this restaurant.

Best breakfast and bartender ❤️

Small beach with great views towards the old castle, very busy on a Sunday afternoon but we managed to nap a spot in the shade beneath the surrounding wall.

We will come back again!

Pretty busy place in high season despite the boat only access - pretty for sure, I bet a day in September would be ideal

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(Translated by Google) I was able to admire this place from the sea, taking the boat trip, booked through a small association of fishermen who live in the fishermen's beach area. A trip to a part of the island that goes from the fishermen's beach to Punta S Pancrazio. Very evocative, spectacular. You can stop at some points to swim, in the green cave area, but I didn't do it due to the variable weather (Original) Questo luogo l'ho potuto ammirare dal mare,facendo la gita in barca,prenotato tramite una piccola associazione di pescatori che stanno in zona spiaggia dei pescatori. Una gita su una parte d'isola che va da spiaggia dei pescatori a punta S Pancrazio. Molto suggestivo,spettacolare. Si possono fermare in alcuni punti per fare il bagno,nella zona grotta verde,ma io non l'ho fatto per il tempo variabile

(Translated by Google) The beach of San Pancrazio can only be reached from the sea, therefore by boat. The water is crystal clear and in the bay you can hear the buzz of the cicadas which I personally found very pleasant. On the beach there is a ruin that was once a very famous restaurant on the island. I had a fabulous bath. (Original) Alla spiaggia di San Pancrazio ci si può arrivare soltanto da mare, quindi in barca. L'acqua è cristallina e nella baia si sente il ronzio delle cicale che personalmente ho trovato molto gradevole. Sulla spiaggia c'è un rudere che un tempo era un ristorante molto famoso dell'isola. Io ho fatto un bagno favoloso.

(Translated by Google) Always a very suggestive bay (Original) Baia sempre molto suggestiva

(Translated by Google) Exclusive place, if you don't have a boat you can't get there, best place in Ischia (Original) Posto esclusivo, se non hai la barca non ci arrivi, miglior posto di Ischia

(Translated by Google) My goodness, what a hard work! (Original) Mamma mia che faticaccia

Nice beach, quiet but less clean water. But nice spot especially together with Negombo 👍🏼

Nice beach with moderately steady slope for younger kids. There is free shade along shade if you don’t have umbrella next to cliffs. Water is clean and not rough bc in cove

Beach itself spreading in two parts. Arroun 70% private (you have to pay) and 30% public (for free). We used free on, they including toilets. The shade from the mountains come first on the free beach. It’s very great with kids, you need to walk little bit in the water to not feel sand under you feet. It’s very lovely. We are visiting in mid September so it’s not crowded. Recommend

Way too expensive for such basic service. No side tables, no lockers. Umbrellas are not adjustable. Owners should invest more into the facilities, not just raise the prices

Very nice beach. We liked it as I can’t swim but it’s shallow enough for me to be able to touch the ground with my feet quite far out. Half of it has sun loungers to rent and half of it is just free with no sun loungers etc. There’s also a small bar serving aperol spritz, beers etc. We got there via bus. It’s a bit of a walk down but not half as bad as it looks as it’s mostly some steps and then a restive flat path, so if you don’t mind a ten min walk and a short bit with steps, it’s fine to get to from the bus. We went fairly late and stayed til gone 7pm, when the water was still warm enough.

The beach says free but actually it’s only a small area of sand where you can sit down and it’s crowded and dirty. The umbrellas are 60€ per day which is insane and you cannot even sit down on the sand because they send you away.The staff is rude and the whole beach is really not worth visiting.

A very nice beach in Ischia, nice water and views. Went on Saturday, not crowded even if beach it's not that big. €50 for 2 sunbeds for whole day or €25 after 2pm. There are clean showers for which you have to pay a small fee, changing rooms and clean toilets. Definitely one of the best beaches on the island if you prefer to have 'space'. Only one snack bar which is a bit pricey for what they offer.

Excellent free panoramic point. Little parking to park the car/scooter/bike.

nice view, one bench would be great. no bars nearby

Nice view. There are also cats

Stunning viewing area

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Superb view

Beautifull

Symbol of Forio.

Must see. It brings a lot of the Forio and Ischia history all together. Wonderful staff and a great view.

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(Translated by Google) Worth visiting to enjoy the works and the breathtaking view in a symbolic place of Ischia. Just before the access stairs it is possible to read what the most widespread and peculiar nicknames/surnames of the Green Island are. (Original) Da visitare per godere delle opere e del panorama mozzafiato in un luogo simbolo di Ischia. Poco prima delle scale di accesso é possibile leggere quali sono i soprannomi/ cognomi più diffusi e peculiari dell'Isola Verde.

Beautiful experience

(Translated by Google) The museum is exceptional. A surprise. Inside it hides interesting works and findings. The guide who welcomed me inside was very thorough, kind and is truly a very knowledgeable person. The cost of entry is really convenient. (Original) Il museo è eccezionale. Una sorpresa. All'interno nasconde interessanti opere e ritrovamenti. La guida che mi ha accolta all'interno è stata molto esaustiva, gentile ed è veramente una persona molto preparata. Il costo per l'ingresso è veramente conveniente.

well done great service and assistance

(Translated by Google) It's small, nothing out of this world (Original) Es pequeñito , nada del otro mundo