What to see in Sperlonga
Sperlonga — a sea resort with sand beach and shallow water (fine for children) is located in a middle between Rome (148 km) and Naples (118 km) — 1 h 50 minutes by car. But ancient center, though small, is worth to go so far for sea vacation: it is so picturesque and unique, that must see it at least once. Labyrinths of white corridors in all sides leave no one cold. I saw similar towns but they were only similar, — all the same Sperlonga has its unique character. Nearby you can see an ancient remains of Tiberius villa with grotto on a beach, In neighborhood you can visit the Split Mount, medieval Castels, walk on Via Appia Antica. To reach neighborhood it’s better take a car
Sperlonga and neighborhood sights
- Torre Truglia — an medieval tower, landmark of Sperlonga
- Villa of the Emperor Tiberius at Sperlonga and museum with sculptures from the villa (2 km from Sperlonga, 30 min by walk) opens 8:30 to 19:30, +39 0771 548028
- The «Scylla group»
- Palladium group
- Diomedes’ head, and the Palladium he grasps
- Terracina
- Tempio di Giove Anxur — Temple of Jupiter Anxur (22 km 30 min from Sperlonga)
- Castello Frangipane — medieval fortress (nearby the temple)
- Fondi — Castello Caetani with spectacular views (13 km 18 min from Sperlonga) +390771503775
- Itri — the Castle of Itri (20 km 24 min from Sperlonga) Recommendation: buy a ticket during a concert in the castle — it would be grandiose! +39 0771 732207
- Via Appia Antica walk or bike ride with various spectacular sites. (Via Appia Antica goes through Terrachina, Fondi, Formia)
Sperlonga neighborhood: Gaeta
- Realmonte park with split mount — Scala Spaccata and the Turk’s Cave.- Grotto di Turchi (in Gaeta, 17 km 23 min from Sperlonga) opens: 09.00 to 13.00, 15.00 to 19.00, winter: 8.00 to 12.00, 14.30 to 17.00 Parco Regionale Riviera d’Ulisse +39 0771743070
- Gaeta old town — Gaeta Vecchia
- Aragonese-Angevine Castle
- Chiesa di San Giovanni Evangelista a Mare
- Sea beach — also sandy and with shallow water but more wide and spadesful
- Villa Delle Rose -a cute botanic garden, visit by booking fondnicoladelroscio.com Via Maria Ausiliatrice, 6, in August closed
What to see & where to stay on a map
Hotel Aurora***
- Located right on a beach with own umbrellas and lounges — included in the rate, (beach towels — 2 euro per day)
- Located right on a foot of Old Town (340 m to Torre Truglia)
- Book in advance! For a half an year before the trip — for stay in high season
- BOOK
Approximately price per 2 adults with breakfast: 17 sq.m sea view — 135 euro per night not in high season and 1540 euro per a week in high season (minimum a week)