Ponza San Felice Circeo ferry

Ponza Guide

The Italian island of Ponza is located around 35 km to the south of Cape Circeo in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and is the largest of the Pontine Islands archipelago. Often regarded by visitors as a cheaper and more low key destination than the island of Capri, it is often visited by the rich and famous who are able to keep a lower profile whilst holidaying there. It is also a popular destination for the your of Rome where the island is a popular weekend destination. Ponza Porto is the island's main town which at its heart is the island's harbour and Le Forna to the north.

The island's crystal clear waters make it a haven for visitors who want to relax on its beaches and swim in the sea. There are a number of good restaurants on the island along with a several late night bars and nightclubs. The island's main appeal is it's landscape and lovely atmosphere as there aren't many tourist attractions or monuments on the island.

Ferry services from Ponza depart to Naples, Terracina, Formia and Anzio. There are also hydrofoils (aliscafo) to Anzio and Formia that have a crossing time of about 75 minutes.