Discover what to do in Ponza: Breathe the scent of the sea and experience Ponza through its beauties!
Living Ponza is much more than a day spent on the beach or the fun of the events that the island offers. Ponza is very small and for those who do not know it too much this could mean a static holiday, made only of beach, aperitifs and dinners. But its unsploiled nature make it much bigger that it seems.
Ponza is a continuous discovery, even for those who believe to know it thoroughly.
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price: from € 27,50 per person
Many boats and companies organize daily tours to visit our beautiful islands:
Tour of the island of Ponza and Tour of the island of Palmarola, during which you can discover all the bays of the islands.
Tour of the island of Zannone, which also includes an easy trek through the centuries-old oak forest.
Tour of Ponza and Palmarola, the most popular to
All tours include various stops for swimming and enjoying the day. The mini cruises last about 5 hours and include lunch (pasta, water, wine and coffee) served on board during one of the stops.
price: from € 12,50 to € 20 per person
A tour to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Ponza’s marvellous caves, between the crystal clear water and the geology that characterizes the area.
The tour includes a visit to the Caves of Pilate, the Emerald cave and the cave of Ulysses, up to the majestic Lighthouse of the Guard.
The tours of the caves are carried out both on goiters, for a maximum of 8 people, and on boats, until 50 people.
The goiter tour certainly allows you to deeply discover the caves, physically entering inside them to admire their splendid colors. A tour that will leave you speechless!
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price: € 10 per person
The tour of the island by bus is a unique opportunity to get to know Ponza far and wide. Thanks to this type of tour you can actually travel the whole island, from the port to the north end, passing through the colorful village of Santa Maria and the Fishermen’s village of Le Forna.
The road winds along cultivated fields, Mediterranean scrub, houses and courtyards. A 75-minutes trip during which two stops in panoramic viewpoints will allow you to enjoy the marvellous panorama and take unforgettable pictures.
It is possible to rent an audio guide to learn about the island's history, curiosities and information.
Boat and rubber dinghy rental is the best solution to enjoy the beautiful sea that surrounds the island of Ponza. This allows you to choose your own the cove of your heart and to discover all the most isolated and characteristic corners, reachable only with small boats.
In fact, everyone can drive boats that do not exceed 40 hp, for which a license is required. In complete freedom, and with extreme simplicity (yes, driving a boat today is child's play!), it will be possible to go anywhere, even to Palmarola, as navigation is visible so it will be impossible to make mistakes!
You can choose the most suitable boat for every need among our many charterers:
Lances and goiters up to 6 meters, for those who love comfort and space, with cushions, ladders to aid in climbing up the slide, sunshades and icebox;
rubber dinghies, for those who love to run and move continuously.
If, on the other hand, you think your stay in Ponza should be 100% relax, then experienced sailors will assist you throughout your trip, making your day at sea unforgettable.
Trekking lovers and adventure seekers, now listen very carefully! The island offers beautiful and low difficulty routes, something that will leave you really breathless… Surrounded by a verdant nature, with a stunning view to the Tyrrhenian Sea and the island beaches, are you ready for magic?
Between rubble walls, vineyards and the typical Mediterranean scrub, the path that leads to Monte Guardia is a mule track that leads to that something that, according to many, is a true feast for the eyes, body and soul. Reaching the roof of the archipelago on a clear day is a unique experience, finding yourself really near to the Lighthouse of the Guard.
An excursion that is totally different from the usual ones, between the most fascinating of the island. Punta Fieno is an isthmus in the south-west area of the island where you can admire the age-old Biancolella vines’ terraces. Still used by farmers of the Antica Migliaccio winery to take care of vines, the route is marked by aphorisms selected by the Ponzese poet Antonio De Luca.
The route starts from the provincial road, continuing towards the Bourbon fort that dominates the bay. Leaving behind Palmarola, the scenario you will find in front of your eyes will be that of the enchanted the Bay of Frontone. An alternation of polychrome cliffs descend sheer over very small beaches. The route will lead to the Fort and to the Ethnographic Museum.
Punta Incenso is a plateau located in the far north area of the island. Here hikers will find a very easy and deeply fascinating path, which leads to two places of unspoiled beauty: la Montagnella, perfect for admiring the sunset, and the Monte Core, in Campo Inglese, the highest point of the island from which you can admire the whole area of Le Forna, Frontone Bay and the Port.