Isola di Ponza Travel Guide

  The most popular beach at Ponza: Chiaia...
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  • The most popular beach at Ponza: Chiaia di Luna
      The most popular beach at Ponza: Chiaia...
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  •   Isola di Ponza
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  •   Isola di Ponza
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  • The only beach of Palmarola island
      The only beach of Palmarola island
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  • The small town and harbor of Ponza
      The small town and harbor of Ponza
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Pro

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  Climate, food, snorkling, sea, night life 


Con

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  None that I could see 


In a nutshell

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  a paradise 

 

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Things to Do  

sunset at Chiaia di Luna

sunset at Chiaia di Luna, Isola di Ponza

 andy-g Says:  If you are in Ponza Porto in the evening, go to see the Sunset at Chiaia di Luna, it's fantastic.To go there, just walk to the tunnel under the mountain and you'll be there in few minutes. Bring with you a light-source, the tunnel is very dark, you'll need it to go back... 

The first beach you should go to - Chiaia di luna

The first beach you should go to - Chiaia di luna, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  Chiaia di Luna is the large beach that is located in a little bay formed by a beautiful cliff. It is on the opposite side of the island from the city of Ponza and can be reached by walking through the very old, dark Roman tunnel. You can also follow the road up to the top of... 

Cala Feola

Cala Feola, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  The natural pools of Cala Feola on the west coast of the island of Ponza. They used to be old roman pools for breeding fishes. 

The "Cathedral" of Palmarola

The "Cathedral" of Palmarola, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  Palmarola is called the Pearl of Mediterranean Sea... and if you visit it... you can see this is not an exaggeration. The island is still quite wild, and just 30 minutes by boat from Ponza.Best Period to visit is June and September... when not too many tourists fill its... 

The beaches.....

The beaches....., Isola di Ponza

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Pilato's caves

Pilato's caves, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  One of the most interesting Roman age works left on the island are these caves, used maybe as fish-growing pools. They are only reachable by boat. 

the Roman tunnel

the Roman tunnel, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  Built 500 years before Christ, the tunnel is 500 mt. long and it leads from Ponza village to Chiaia di Luna, on the other side of the island. 

Chiaia di Luna

Chiaia di Luna, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  One of the most spectacular beaches of Ponza... with high cliffs all around... mmm... don't miss the sunset from here !!(expand the picture to see the whole extension of the beach) 

Hotels  

Grand Hotel Chiaia Di Luna

 1 Review and 180 Opinions  It is possible to rent small appartements with a nice for view for a small amount of money! Compared... 

Restaurants  

Not quite sure of the name: Best Crepes in Italy

Not quite sure of the name: Best Crepes in Italy, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  In the main strip of Ponza, along the port boardwalk, are a number of restaurants and food vendors. I'm not sure of the name, but one is a sort of window that you walk up to and order a crepe. They make it right in front of you and you can have any number of fillings put in... 

Nightlife  

not really night-time, pre-dinner I'd say

not really night-time, pre-dinner I'd say, Isola di Ponza

 andy-g Says:  During summertime (usually July and August) at Frontone, a beach not far from the port, disco dancing and aperitives take place from before sunset to dinnertime. Come as you are style,(swimsuit and tshirt are well accepted) music and cocktails won't stop until dinner time.... 

Transportation  

Sailing is the best way

Sailing is the best way, Isola di Ponza

 andy-g Says:  If you can sail and are with some friends, sailing is the most exciting way to spend some days or more in Ponza. If you can't sail, most charter companies have professional skippers for rent. Look for their addresses in the nearest cities and towns on the coast (Formia,... 

Hydrofoil

Hydrofoil, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  From Rome, we took a train south a ways to a little city along the coast. From there, we took a hydrofoil to Ponza. There isn't much to do on the hydrofoil, but the view of the mediterranean can be quite nice if you stand up on the deck. 

How to get to Ponza

How to get to Ponza, Isola di Ponza

 Herb84 Says:  On this homepage you can find always up-to-date information on how to get to Ponza by ferry from various places.Detailed timetables, how much to pay and such:http://www.ponza.it/Herb 

What to Pack  

The usual beach stuff

The usual beach stuff, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  A back pack is probably best so you can bring your stuff to the beach. A swimsuit or two, sandals, beach cover up, a pair of pants/skirt and a suitable shirt for nighttime dinner and walking around. Assuming you are there in the summer, you really shouldn't need to bring... 

Off The Beaten Path  

The island is not that big - rent a scooter!

The island is not that big - rent a scooter!, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  Ponza was a great place to rent a scooter and putt around all day. We rented a little on-and-off-road scooter for a few hours. The island doesn't have many cars, it's small, all roads pretty much lead to the same places and the weather was nice, making it the perfect place... 

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Ponza

Ponza, Isola di Ponza

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Isle of Ponza

Isle of Ponza, Isola di Ponza

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Isle of Ponza

Isle of Ponza, Isola di Ponza

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Beware the mosquitos

Beware the mosquitos, Isola di Ponza

 rattay Says:  This was definitely NOT my most favorite thing about Ponza: One night, we slept with the windows open because it was rather warm. That was a big mistake. We woke up around 2 AM from the awful buzzing noise and found we had been eaten alive by mosquitos. We turned on the... 

Emerald sea

Emerald sea, Isola di Ponza

 janchan Says:  Not much to say about this... you have to go there and see... mmm... wonderful !! 

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Isola di Ponza

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 The Pontine islands are located in the Tirrenian Sea about 120 km south of Rome. Ponza is the main and larger one, but there are also other smaller but still beautiful islands: Palmarola, Ventotene,... 

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A mini vacation

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 While I was in Rome, I spent a weekend in Ponza with my boyfriend. We decided to go a few days before we left and simply got a ticket on the hydrofoil and found an apartment when we got there. It was... 

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I have not yet been to Ponza

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 This page is under SEVERE construction, mostly because I haven't actually been to Ponza yet.. :-) But I'm planning to go there this summer. I've been wanting to go there for a long time, and therefore... 

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The first Island where I always want to go

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 Ponza, is not a place where I went, but a place where I use to go, want to go, and I'll always go everytime I can. It's a small Island in the group "Arcipelago Pontino", not far from the coast (about... 

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Isle of Ponza

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 Ponza or Pontia (Isola Di Ponza) is the largest of the Italian Pontine Islands archipelago, located 33 km south of Cape Circeo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. It also the name of the commune of the island, a... 

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