The Riviera di Roma, the sea of ​​Sperlonga, the Pontine islands: discovering Lazio by sea is a fascinating experience. The region, known worldwide for being the home of the Italian capital, politics and the public administration, “from the sea” is just as important for its natural and archaeological beauties.

Unusual destinations such as the Etruscan Riviera, from Montalto di Castro to San Nicola Marina: wonderful beaches, like that of Murelle, near Montalto Marina, where you can enjoy various water sports such as surfing or Riva dei Tarquini, one of the most interesting areas of the Viterbo coast, with a large pine forest, just before typical Mediterranean dunes, that protect a large and sandy beach.

 

Sperlonga

 

Among all the stops of a wonderful sailing holiday in the Lazio portion of the Tyrrhenian, on the border with Campania, you should not miss Ponza, Palmarola, Ventotene and Santo Stefano. The archipelago of the Pontine Islands, is a blend of beauty, night life, but also beautiful landscapes and deserted corners. There are the famous ones like Chiaia di Luna, Cala Feola and other beautiful beaches, but there is much more for those who love the vitality of the seaside town. If you visit in the less crowded periods, the islands will bewitch you with the friendliness of the people, the beauty of the walking paths, the majesty of the half-deserted coves and excellent cuisine of the many local restaurants.

The Riviera di Roma includes the coastline stretching from Marina di Palidoro to Torre Astura, the southern point of the town of Nettuno. Along its approximately 86 kilometres of coast follow, almost uninterrupted, on after the other hundreds of sandy shores low and broken only by two points: the Isola Sacra, at the mouth of the Tiber, and Capo d’Anzio, further south. Behind, in addition to the dominant presence of Roma, extend the landscapes of Maccarese and the volcanic mountains of the Albani.

 

The Beach of Capocotta

 

Along the coast of Lazio you will also find the Naturist Oasis of Capocotta, the gay-friendly beach par excellence, found just in front of Castelporziano Reserve, the summer residence of the President of the Republic, where nudity is allowed.

Also discover the Riviera of Ulysses, the stretch of coast that is named after Homer’s mythical hero that during his pilgrimage lived here during many of his adventures. It stretches over 100 km., From the Astura river to the west and the garigliano River to the east, alternating between stretches of beaches of fine sand and rocky coasts in areas overlooking the sea, small rocks, coves with wonderful caves dotted with magnificent coastal lakes.

 

Formia, the little port of borgo di Mola with its cylindrical tower

The coastal towns, many of which have been awarded the Blue Flag several times, of Latina (with Foceverde, Capoportiere and Rio Martino), Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, Terracina, Fondi (Lido di Fondi), Sperlonga, Gaeta, Formia and Minturno (Scauri and Marina di Minturno).
The area also counts on the presence of several marinas, such as those of San Felice Circeo, Terracina, Sperlonga, Gaeta, Formia and Scauri, and docks / landings in Latina (Rio Martino), Terracina (channels Sisto and Badino), Funds (Canneto and St. Anastasia), Minturno (Garigliano).

Ponza, beach of Frontone

Another feature of Lazio are the coastal parks (the Circeo National Park and the Regional Natural Park of the Riviera of Ulysses), three blue oases of the WWF (Villa of Tiberius in Sperlonga, Gaeta and Monte Orlando Gianola-Monte di Scauri in Formia and Scauri of Minto), without forgetting the State Nature Reserve and the Marine Protected Area of ​​Ventotene and Santo Stefano, which help to enhance and protect a unique heritage.
Choose your destination and book your berth now: Lazio by sea is the eternal adventure.