Di Ulysses. Riviera di Ulisse

The Riviera di Ulisse coast in Italy, often referred to as the "Odysseus Coast", stretches from Rome to Naples. It is located in the south of the province of Lazio and is considered one of the most beautiful places on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Riviera di Ulisse has more than a hundred kilometers of beautiful sandy beaches awarded the UNESCO Blue Flag, crystal clear sea water, a long swimming season, picturesque nature and excellent recreational opportunities. The Odyssey Coast is an excellent starting point for excursion trips around Italy. From here it is easy to get to Rome, Fr. Capri, the Pontine Islands, Naples, Pompeii and other ancient cities of the Lazio region.

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What to see, where to visit

The most famous resort of the Riviera di Ulisse in Italy is Terracina. It was founded in the 9th century. BC e. and preserves unique monuments of antiquity: the sanctuary of the god Jupiter, built by the Etruscans on the top of the San Angelo cliff, the Neapolitan Gate, erected by order of Emperor Trojan. The famous Appian Way, which in ancient times connected Rome and Naples, passes through Terracina. The air of Terracina is considered healing - it ranks second in the world after Acapulco in terms of iodine content.

San Felice Circeo is the pearl of the “Coast of Odysseus”, a traditional holiday destination for the aristocracy. The beauty of these places attracted the ancient Romans: many patrician families had residences here. The town is located just 100 km from Rome and, in good weather, if you climb Pico Circeo, from here you can see the domes of the Vatican and even the top of Vesuvius. The surrounding area of ​​San Felice Circeo has been declared a National Park - there is a rich flora and fauna here, and more than 200 species of migratory birds stop during the migration period.

Sabaudia is a young resort town, built in 1934 by order of Mussolini. There are few hotels here, but summer residences of representatives of Italian bohemia are everywhere. In the central square stands a 46 m high tower, built in 18 days! They say that the first city stone was laid in the foundation of this monument. Outside the city is the picturesque Lake Paola, 7 km long, stretching from the Circeo National Park to the sea, where a port was built by the ancient Romans to protect against pirate attacks.

Charming Sperlonga is one of the smallest towns on the Riviera di Ulisse coast in Italy. In the past, it was often attacked by pirates, and it is to them that it owes its distinctive architecture. Until the 1960s, there was a fishing village perched on Mount Ausoni, a “white city” with narrow winding streets, watchtowers and panoramic views. Sperlonga is famous for its grottoes and caves. The most famous grotto is Tiberius, a cave where the Roman Emperor Tiberius equipped himself with a summer villa, decorating it with five thousand Greek statues! Today, the surviving ones can be seen in the city museum.

You should definitely visit the fortified city of Gaeta - one of the most picturesque places on the Riviera. Thanks to its mild climate, extraordinary nature and location between the mountains and the sea, it is the most visited resort in Italy. There is something to see here: an ancient fortress, a cathedral, a 6th century castle. and one of the main shrines of Italy - Montagna Spaccata (Broken Mountain) with the chapel of San Filippo Neri on the top. According to the Gospel, when Jesus died on the cross, mountains were split in different parts of the world. So, this mountain also split, dividing into three parts, perfectly coinciding along the edges of the split. The fault is so large that it goes deep into the water.

The town of Formia is located halfway between Rome and Naples and is famous for its country residence of the Neapolitan kings, which currently houses a hotel. Cicero chose this cozy spot in the heart of the bay as his burial place, and his tomb can be seen here today. During the afternoon, surfers and kitesurfers compete for space on the windy seas at the local beaches.

Entertainment and active recreation

In addition to luxurious beaches and historical monuments, the Riviera di Ulisse in Italy also offers excellent conditions for active recreation. In the picturesque location of Cassino (30 km from Gaeta, 50 km from Terracina and Naples) you can visit the Haway Park water park - one of the largest on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast. It offers a variety of slides for adults and children, a huge swimming pool, hot tubs, volleyball courts and tennis courts.

Along the coast of Odysseus there are numerous discos and nightclubs. The most popular of them are La Bussola in San Felice Circeo, Chez Nina at the Punta Rossa Hotel in San Felice Circeo, Fortino in Sperlonga.

For scuba diving enthusiasts, the Planetamare diving center in Terracina offers very interesting underwater day and night excursions to San Felice Circeo and the Pontine Islands. Horse riding centers and yacht clubs are also available.

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Riviera di Ulisse / Riviera d`Ulisse

The hospitable Riviera di Ulisse occupies the southern part of the province of Lazio, stretching between the cities (90 kilometers) and (100 kilometers). The resort area, which is often called the Odyssey Coast (Italy), is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Impeccable beaches, awarded the Blue Flag for their cleanliness, rich history, a good selection of entertainment and an abundance of attractions attract travelers from all over the world.

The resorts located in the Riviera di Ulisse enjoy a mild Mediterranean climate, comfortable for relaxation at any time of the year. In summer the average temperature is +28 degrees, in winter the thermometer does not drop below +12. The swimming season usually starts at the end of May and ends in October. During this period the water warms up to +22 degrees.

To visit the region, Russians need to have a valid Schengen visa. Euros are accepted for payment.

Excursions and attractions Riviera di Ulisse

Getting acquainted with the resort's heritage is worth starting with the oldest town of Terracina. It was founded back in 600 AD. Until the 19th century, the papal residence was located here. The following monuments are now perfectly preserved:

• great roman theater;
• erected under Emperor Trojan Neapolitan Gate;
• decorated with 5th century mosaics Cattedrale in Romanesque traditions;
• as well as a temple dating back to the 4th century BC Giove Anxur.

In young Sabaudia (the city was created only in 1934), the tower on Piazza Del Comune deserves attention. Its height is 46 meters, and at the base there is a stone from which the construction of the settlement began.

Gaete is famous for its exquisite baroque churches and medieval temples. The most famous Italian shrine is also located here - Montagna Spaccata. It is believed to be one of several mountains that split apart after the death of Christ. At the top there is the chapel of San Filippo Neri.

At the base of another mountain, Circeo, is the town of San Felice Circeo. It is known that about 2 thousand years ago it was a full-fledged island.

Sperlonge will captivate you with its mysterious caves and natural grottoes. The cave where at one time was the residence of the ruler Tiberius is very famous. Its walls were decorated with 5 thousand Greek monuments. They are now on display in the city museum.

The resort is located in such a way that it is very convenient to make excursions to neighboring Italian towns in the Lazio region. Most often they travel to Pompeii, Naples, the Pontine Islands, Capri and Rome.

Beach holiday

The coast of Riviera di Ulisse is covered mainly with sand. The beaches are quite wide and the entrance to the sea is gentle, which is ideal for swimming with children.

There are well-equipped noisy areas and deserted areas. Lovers of secluded rocky coves and quiet, hard-to-reach corners will definitely find a place to their liking.

The beaches of Formia are significantly different in appearance from the rest. They consist of a chain of semicircular holes with water, surrounded by a pile of stones. This protects vacationers from the wind, which attracts many surfers here.

In picturesque Anzio Nettuno, the wide coastline is lined with prickly pears and shady palm trees.

Sabaudia is famous for its narrow sandbar covered with dunes. It is washed by the sea on one side, and long lakes-estuaries are located on the other. The protected forests of the Mediterranean come close to the reservoirs.

What else to do

Travelers with children will enjoy the Highway water park in the town of Cassino. A variety of water slides are designed for both adults and children. Visitors also have access to a huge Olympic swimming pool, volleyball and tennis courts, hot tubs, high waterfalls, and a river with a controlled flow.

Fans of noisy discos on the seashore should look for hotels in the Riviera di Ulisse (Italy) not far from San Felice Circeo. The noisiest discos “Kets Nina” and “La Bussola” operate here, and there are a lot of bars and clubs scattered along the embankment, which are often visited by celebrities.

To buy souvenirs, you can visit the village of Sperlonga, where amazing lace is made and ceramics are hand-painted.

An active pastime is offered by establishments where you can play tennis, go scuba diving, and horse riding. In addition, there is a yacht club.

This resort area is often called the Odysseus coast thanks to the brave hero of the poem of the same name. It is known that during his wanderings he spent at least a year in this territory, living with the sorceress Circe on the islet of San Felice Circeo.

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Riviera di Ulisse is the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea between the cities of Naples and Rome, in the region of Lazio. There is not an abundance of entertainment venues, but a large number of historical places, including ancient Pompeii, the Pontic Islands, as well as cities in the province of Latina.

Sights of the Riviera di Ulisse

The main city of the Riviera di Ulisse is considered Terracina, founded in 600 BC. Until the 19th century, the city was the papal residence. The sights of Terracina come from different eras. The Temple of Jupiter was built in the 4th century BC, the Neapolitan Gate was erected by Emperor Trojan, the Cathedral was rebuilt in the 17th century on the foundations of an ancient basilica (the mosaic floor has been preserved since the 5th century).

The ancient abbeys of Montecassino and Fossanova are also perfectly preserved on the coast. Their walls and buildings have more than once served as the backdrop for television films about the Middle Ages.

small town Sperlonga famous for its caves, grottoes and interesting staircases. It is worth visiting the Tiberius Cave, which was the residence of the emperor. It was decorated with 5 thousand Greek statues, today they are in the national city archaeological museum.

In ancient Gaeta- a real collection of attractions: a fortress, ancient walls, ancient Roman villas, an ancient fort and Norman bell towers. Here is an important evangelical shrine - Montagna Spaccata ("Broken Mountain"). It is believed that after the crucifixion of Christ, mountains split apart in many parts of the world. One of these mountains is right here in Gaeta. A staircase carved out of stone leads to the Chapel of St. Philip Neri.

The residence of the Neapolitan kings was the small town of Formia. Cicero once lived here. Formia has a small port from where you can travel to the nearby islands. The attraction is the grand statue of Jesus Christ.

To protect natural landscapes, as well as the local unique flora and fauna, a national park with karst grottoes and freshwater lakes was created in San Felice Circeo. You can only move around the park on foot or by bicycle.

Almost all the beaches of the resort are sandy, both wide and small, cozy. The gentle entrance to the sea is especially suitable for families with children. Stone and pebble beaches are only in the area of ​​Gaeta and San Felice Circeo. Immaculate cleanliness beaches of the Riviera di Ulisse has been awarded the EU Blue Flag since 1998. You can swim in the sea from May to October due to local climatic conditions. It is always a couple of degrees warmer here than off the coast of the Adriatic.

The air in this area is very healthy due to its high iodine content. By the way, Terracina is the second city in the world, after Acapulco, which has the highest iodine content in the air.

In the modern resort town of Sabaudia, a unique microclimate is created by the salt lake Paola, which stretches along the coast. Between the lake and the sea there is a long strip of sand dunes.

Recreation and entertainment on the Riviera di Ulisse

Resorts of the Riviera di Ulisse ideal for a holiday with the whole family. There has never been an abundance of entertainment venues here. Life, for the most part, proceeded calmly and quietly. But modernity brings its own adjustments. In an effort to satisfy the desires of tourists of different ages and preferences, local companies create establishments for active recreation. Nightclubs and bars abound today in San Felice Circeo. A modern water park "Haway Park" has been built in Cassino. Diving and horse riding centers, yacht clubs, and tennis courts have been built along the entire coast.

But the main entertainment for tourists here is still excursions. You can explore the sights on your own or as part of a tour group. Popular excursions are to Rome, Naples and nearby islands.

How to get to Riviera di Ulisse

The flight from Kyiv to Rome or Naples takes three hours. From any of these cities to the coastal resorts it is an hour's drive by car. Regular buses run constantly. In addition, you can use rail transport. The route from Rome to Naples partially passes through tunnels, so the railway does not interfere with vacationers.

For a long time Holidays on the Riviera di Ulisse was the privilege of only the rich and noble. Today, resorts and coastal attractions are available to everyone. Modern hotels offer different levels of service - from economy class to luxury services. However, all vacationers, without exception, have access to sunny, clean beaches and historical heritage in the form of architectural and archaeological monuments.

Sabaudia- an atypical resort town with simple standard architecture, built in 1934 according to Mussolini's plan. The main attraction of the resort is the snow-white dunes located between the sea and Lake Paola. This is a traditional holiday destination for the Italian elite. Walking along the streets of the city, you can meet famous actors, fashion designers, and politicians. There are many high-end private villas here.

San Felice Circeo - a small resort at the foot of Mount Circeo with a historical center where, in addition to architectural monuments (Palace of the Baron, towers dei Templari), bars, restaurants, boutiques and nightclubs are concentrated. During the summer season, this beautiful, green town was chosen by the Italian elite. San Felice is also famous for its majestic cliffs, cool deep caves and panoramic views of the Pontine Islands, which are reached by ferries and boats from the port of San Felice.

Terracina- the main city of the Riviera di Ulisse. Here you can not only have a great rest, but also improve your health: the healing air of this resort is second only to Acapulco in terms of iodine content. In addition, this is the place with the least annual rainfall in Italy. Terracina can be proud of its magnificent nature and unique landscapes, as well as unique monuments of the ancient era. This ancient city was founded by the Etruscans 150 years before Rome. It was here that the famous Appian Way between Rome and Capua was laid, the Roman amphitheater was preserved, and in the Cathedral, for the first time in history, a Pope was elected outside the Vatican. Here until the 19th century. was the summer residence of the Vatican.

Sperlonga- a resort town with a special charm, which got its name thanks to the natural depressions and rugged coastline . In the past, it was often subjected to daring attacks by pirates, which affected its architectural appearance. You will be enchanted by the “White City”, which stands out for its narrow streets, panoramic views and watchtowers. There is the world's smallest square, Concordia (“Concord”), with a roof painted like a starry sky. Another attraction of the resort is the legendary cave “Grotto of Tiberius”, in which the Roman emperor equipped a summer residence, decorating it with 5,000 Greek statues.

Gaeta is a walled city known for its wide sandy beaches, picturesque surroundings and ancient history. According to the work of the Roman poet Virgil, the ship of Aeneas, the son of Anchises and Aphrodite, who fled from Troy, landed here. During the journey, his beloved, the priestess Caeta, died and was buried on this earth. The pride of the city is the magnificent Gothic-style Cathedral, built at the behest of Ferdinand Bourbon, and the ancient military fort protecting the entrance to the bay. On Mount Orlando there is one of the holy places of Christians - the Broken Mountain (Montagna Spaccata) with a chapel at the entrance to which Saint Francesco Neri lived. According to the Gospel, when Christ was crucified, mountains in different parts of the world split. This is how Mount Orlando split (the edges of the split are absolutely identical). Descending into the schism, you can see the imprint of a human hand and learn the legend about its origin.

Formia - the oldest resort town, located three kilometers from Gaeta, in a beautiful bay. This wonderful place is famous for its attractions, in particular the residence of the Neapolitan kings, on the territory of which the Grande Albergo Miramare hotel is now located. It was in his villa in Formia that Cicero hid from the wrath of Mark Antony, and here he was killed, as evidenced by the Tomba Cicerone - a monument to the great orator and politician.

Lido di Fondi- a quiet, calm resort 10 km from Terracina, an area of ​​private residences on the seashore. There is also a private airfield where excursion flights on a 2-seater plane take off over the coast of the Riviera di Ulisse.

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The beach resort of Riviera di Ulisse is located at a distance:

• 96 km from Rome airport
• 159 km from Naples airport

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