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Ponza

Ponza


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. 
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 Review

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
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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