Ponza, a volcanic archipelago off the western coast of Lazio

Ponza, a volcanic archipelago off the western coast of Lazio


Ponza is the first the island colonized by the Etruscans  In Roman times was used as a place to migrate, and was usually implemented to death, many were killed because of hate of the Roman authority. In the Middle Ages was a protected against raids which were pirates were abandoned. Reoccupied in the 18th century. The island is a popular tourist area for holidays in Italy in the summer, despite the fact that some of the beaches there had been closed because of falling rocks. 

When people think about a sunny, mediterranean sea getaway, the very first imagined is probably Greece or the coastline of Italy. close by Ponza and also the Pontine island destinations, however, tend to be Europe's biggest secret. glowing blue lakes and rivers and gorgeous sunsets enhance every night. this place creates an ideal getaway for any second honeymoon vacation.

Ponza is the largest Pontine Islands, which is a spectacular volcanic archipelago off the western coast of Lazio, located halfway between Rome and Naples. Is a very small island, just 5.5 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. To find foreign visitors is rare, but it is known that there are many Italians, including some of fashion's famous for fun on the island, and visitors who spend days lazy and warm in the wonderful beaches (such as Half Moon Beach), diving to discover the treasures underwater vessels Sunken and rare corals. Trips can be customized to Ponza and the neighboring islands, all the tourists go to the island of Capri, but few of them are going to Ponza mass tourism there. You can take the ferry from Naples, which easily connects you to the island.


There are many archaeological remains of Etruscan, Roman and others. The most famous is probably the Roman exhibition which is the Roman tunnel which connects the town of Ponza to the beach from de Luna. Another Romanian tunnel which connects Santa Maria collapsed a few years ago, due to construction work nearby using explosives, but has now been restored.

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