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Ponza is one of the most beautiful islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea: going there in spring or summer allows you to discover pristine beaches, experience unique relaxation and enjoy breathtaking landscapes. Here's what to do on the island

Located just over an hour by boat from the Lazio coast, Ponza is an island to discover absolutely. It combines a splendid sea with priceless historical and cultural heritages ranging from the Roman age to the Bourbon age. Reachable from various ports of the Tyrrhenian Sea like Naples, Terracina, Formia and Anzio, it is a highly appreciated destination for the summer season. Let's see then, what are the best things to do in Ponza when you are on holiday. 

Boat ride to discover hidden beaches

One of the first activities to plan in Ponza is certainly that of boat ride around the perimeter of the island. It will be possible to dive into a crystal clear sea, access beaches that can only be reached by sea, such as for example Cala del Core and Cala Felce. Also by boat it is possible to visit a priceless and one of a kind treasure: theand Pilate's Caves.

We are talking about a set of tunnels built in Roman times. Some believe it was Augustus' private swimming pool and some believe it was a fish farming system, but it still remains an evocative experience. Our advice, to make the most of these landscapes and beauties, is to opt for the boat rental in Ponza

Bourbon port and cave houses

Administratively belonging to lower Lazio, the island of Ponza was for years under the Bourbon government which invested a lot to repopulate and redevelop it. A testimony of this great work can be found in the so-called Bourbon port, still used today for the docking of ferries and hydrofoils. A small promenade with typical buildings and shops is connected to the port: the ideal place to do some shopping in peace.

The Cave houses, or houses literally carved into the rock. These were homes for workers who came from the mainland: to date many are uninhabited, but some have become delightful holiday homes.

Botanical Garden

Being in an ideal position, full of sun and wind, Ponza is also the cradle of some unique floral species. In fact, a very beautiful one has been open since the XNUMXs Botanical Garden with sea view which preserves all the most significant and traditional species of the island. In some periods of the year it is also possible to observe the passage of beautiful migratory birds.

Eating in Ponza

Being halfway between Campania and Lazio, Ponza has inherited the culinary traditions of both regions. Very popular are certainly the seafood dishes, made with the catch of the day. Even land dishes are highly sought after: on the island there are numerous terraces where they grow vegetables and legumes, such as the delicious courgette flowers, which are battered and fried. In short, all that remains is to stop in one of the many restaurants on the island to taste the local specialities. Maybe after a relaxing and satisfying day at the beach.

What to do in Ponza? Some unmissable experiences last edit: 2023-02-08T17:09:03+01:00 da Staff

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