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The Pontine Islands

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  • 8 Hours
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  • From April to September

A Dive into Wonder

Five million years ago, in the heart of the Tyrrhenian Sea, a series of volcanic eruptions gave rise to the Pontine archipelago. It is made up of two distinct groups of islands: to the north-west Ponza, Palmarola, Zannone and the islet of Gavi; to the south-east Ventotene and Santo Stefano. The two main islands and the only inhabited ones are Ponza and Ventotene, morphologically very different but with a common history. The Pontine Islands are accessible from the ports of Formia, Terracina, San Felice Circeo and Anzio. They are an ideal destination for tourists who wish to enjoy the sea, hiking and history in an enchanting natural environment.

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Between Sky and Sea

The Pontine Islands are a treasure chest of precious views that you will hardly forget.

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The main islands

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Ponza

Ponza is an island located in the central Tyrrhenian Sea in front of the Gulf of Gaeta. It is the largest island in the Pontine archipelago by extension. Its colorful houses and its crescent shape impress the visitor.
The visit can be carried out in different ways:
on foot with a trekking route up to Monte della Guardia with a breathtaking view of the lighthouse of the same name or up to Fieno, the kingdom of isolated vineyards;
by minibus with photo stops at the most suggestive bays such as Chiaia di Luna and the islands of Gavi and Palmarola;
by sea with boats equipped for excursions of one or more hours to discover coves, stacks and caves like those of Pilate which immerse themselves in a crystalline sea.
Ponza can be reached all year round from the port of Formia and from April to September also from the ports of Terracina, San Felice Circeo and Anzio. The crossing has a travel time from the various ports of a minimum of one and a half hours and a maximum of two hours and thirty minutes.

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Ventotene

With an extension of just over two kilometers, Ventotene is the second inhabited island of the Pontine archipelago. It develops like an inclined plane from south to north where the ancient Roman port is located which welcomes the visitor.
The visit necessarily takes place on foot and winds through the streets of the town on a route that becomes tangible evidence of recent history, from confinement to the drafting of the "Ventotene Manifesto".
The hub of the island is Piazza Castello overlooked by the ancient fort-tower which now houses the municipality and the archaeological museum. A short distance away is the eighteenth-century church of S. Candida. With a slightly challenging walk you can reach the archaeological sites of the Villa di Giulia and the Roman cisterns.
From the beach of Cala Nave you can observe the islet of S. Stefano, remembered for the famous penitentiary from the Bourbon era which housed several political prisoners during the fascist era.
Ventotene can be reached all year round from the port of Formia.

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Zannone and Palmarola

Zannone, the northernmost island of the Pontine archipelago, rises north-east of Ponza. Despite various population attempts, today it is still uninhabited.
The ruins of the monastery of S. Spirito testify to a monastic presence in medieval times while a dilapidated building recalls the period in which the island was owned by the Marquis Camillo Casati Stampa.
Marine appendix of the Circeo National Park, Zannone preserves intact Mediterranean vegetation on the southern side and a dense holm oak forest on the north, so the visit takes place along a trekking route.
Palmarola, located west of Ponza, is very popular with tourists in the summer period. The island is striking for its very colorful and jagged rocky coasts and its clear sea.
Both islands can be reached from Ponza with capable boats; the easier it is to land in Palmarola because it takes place on the beach, the less easy it is to disembark on the rocks in Zannone.
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