Ponza
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The beautiful island of Ponza is a favourite getaway spot for Romans and the people of Lazio in general.
Located around 50 kilometres from the coast, it can be reached by ferry or hydrofoil from a number of Sea Ports of Lazio including Terracina, Formia and Anzio. The fastest route is by hydrofoil from Terracina, a journey of 50 minutes but only available during the summer when there are also connections via Naples and the islands of Ischia and Ventotene. |
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Perhaps the most famous sight in Ponza is Chiaia di Luna; the bay is dominated by a huge cliff that leads straight down to the crystal blue water. During the hottest months of the year you'll find a large number of boats not only in this bay, but all around the island. From Ponza Port there are lots of places where you can rent a boat to drive yourselves, with a skipper or even take part in an organised cruise.
Ponza Port is where the ferries and hydrofoils arrive; its multi-coloured buildings are home to lots of shops, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a spot of people-watching. Aside from boat rentals and tours, you can also hire various vehicles from scooters to jeeps or cabriolet cars. Most of these vehicles are a bit beaten-up but they are a great way of exploring the island by land.
The favourite pastime in Ponza is sitting on the beach and there are around 10 good ones to choose from; my personal favourites including Cala Feola and Cala Fonte. There are also lots of other bays to discover where you'll find that beautiful-coloured water and views across to the neighbouring islands including Gavi and Zannone.
Tantalising from a distance of just under 10 kilometres is another island: Palmarola. If you've got enough time it's well worth a trip across here as the water is some of the best to be found in Italy. You can attempt this journey by yourselves if you rent a boat but from personal experience, I'd recommend taking one of the organised tours from the port.
Such is my love for Ponza that I have a website dedicated to it where you'll find a lot more information on things to see and how to get there. You can access Ponza Review via the green button below or a little further down this page, find a booking engine for ferry and hydrofoil tickets.
Ponza Port is where the ferries and hydrofoils arrive; its multi-coloured buildings are home to lots of shops, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a spot of people-watching. Aside from boat rentals and tours, you can also hire various vehicles from scooters to jeeps or cabriolet cars. Most of these vehicles are a bit beaten-up but they are a great way of exploring the island by land.
The favourite pastime in Ponza is sitting on the beach and there are around 10 good ones to choose from; my personal favourites including Cala Feola and Cala Fonte. There are also lots of other bays to discover where you'll find that beautiful-coloured water and views across to the neighbouring islands including Gavi and Zannone.
Tantalising from a distance of just under 10 kilometres is another island: Palmarola. If you've got enough time it's well worth a trip across here as the water is some of the best to be found in Italy. You can attempt this journey by yourselves if you rent a boat but from personal experience, I'd recommend taking one of the organised tours from the port.
Such is my love for Ponza that I have a website dedicated to it where you'll find a lot more information on things to see and how to get there. You can access Ponza Review via the green button below or a little further down this page, find a booking engine for ferry and hydrofoil tickets.
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Category: Islands of Lazio
Administrative area: Latina Province Population: 3,376 Size: 10 km² Highlights: Chiaia di Luna, Ponza Port, Cala Feola, Arco Naturale Recommended accommodation: Hotel Chiaia Di Luna |
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Arrival port: Ponza Port
Journey time from mainland: 50 minutes (from Terracina) Distance from nearest mainland port: 48 km |
Arrive by: Ferry, hydrofoil
Arrive from: Terracina, Anzio, Formia, Naples, Ventotene, Ischia Nearest airport: Rome Fiumicino Airport (117 km) |
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