Pontine Islands
The Pontine Islands, the pearl of the Roman coast, characterized by turquoise and clear water, thanks to their particular location: Ponza, Palmarola, Zannone and Ventotene, to consider the door to The volcanic islands.
Ponza
The more 'big for extension of the Pontine islands, rich in views of both the sea and on land.
Its typical colored houses of the port, the typical hospitality of the local population, the walk into town with typical islanders shops, nightlife with its nightlife live music and restaurants in the central area, until the delicate peace of more 'mountainous area of Punta Incense make it versatile and experienced all-round.
There are numerous bays and harbors for day and night anchors: Rada of the port, anchor of the pediment, Rada Core, Rada natural arch in the East side, cala Feola, Cala di Lucia Rosa, Chiaia di Luna in the west side.
Guests can put in place by booking your boat in the many authorized floating docks of the port and the Santa Maria area.
All depths are good territories for daytime stops for swimming and nocturnal anchors.
Even on the major island, Ponza, the waters are typically crystal clear and the different landings are truly enjoyable.
We suggest you pay attention to the disembarkation prohibitions on the beaches where the specific prohibition applies, to protect the safety of your guests on board.
On the ground you can enjoy the cuisine of land and sea in several restaurants present in all parts of the island, from the center to the area of "Le Forna" and up to Punta incense.
You can visit the Roman cisterns (guided visit) and for the most 'sports, follow the path to visit the most 'high island, Mount guard, from which you can admire a breathtaking view.
As a guide for your navigation, The powerful Lighthouse Guard will guide your landing to the island, already several miles away.
Ponza can 'be, in your navigation path, the starting point to reach the island of Ventotene.
Palmarola
The island more 'close to home base, an island is not inhabited, no port or headlights, and it has several bays in which to make the stops: Cala seagulls, Cala Spermaturo, Cala Brigantina, I faraglioni, Cala del Porto (also called "French" by the founder of the same name of this typical restaurant for several decades right on the beach) and the so-called anchor of the "cathedral", typical for its steep rocks and its particular conformation, that make it similar to a Gothic cathedral.
There are many caves, steps, the seabed to visit with snorkeling, and extremely fascinating are the overnight stops, It is the island devoid of illumination: in the absence of the moon and clear sky, you'll see a spectacular starry sky. The backgrounds are mostly leveled, good territories and bays suitable for overnight stops, with the exception of the Cathedral sparse, useful purely for only one bathroom and daytime rest.
You will be amazed by this enticing island, offering you the view of the sea floor even with 15 meters of seabed, thanks to the clarity of its waters. Use it for navigation from Neptune Marina is an island of the first landing as the basis of your holiday restart.
Visiting Palmarola you belong quiet and a fantastic nature, surprising for its proximity to the capital of Italy, and you will want to go back as soon as possible.
Zannone
The island of Zannone represents a particular stage, not required in the itinerary, and only visited with calm sea and little wind.
The only landing place is located in the south east of the Island. It is uninhabited, and coexist over Her two lighthouses, not very powerful, useful for navigation and also important for their architectural and historical value.
Ventotene
Pontine Ventotene is the island more 'far from Marina di Nettuno, but more 'close to the island of Ischia.
The ports of Ventotene are not many, but the peculiarity of this island is the landing in one of its ports, and the visit to the ground: you will be amazed of its reception on a human scale, of the streets, squares, and enchanted places, and authenticity of the citizens associated with the history that has originated and warm as only people can convey Campania, the people from which they come, indeed, the current inhabitants.
Since certainly visit the ancient Roman Port, center island, built in Tufo more 'than 2000 years ago by the Romans, the Roman cisterns, Villa Giulia, the Museum in the area below the town hall.
From the sea side, you can not miss a visit to the famous Cala Nave and only by the Sea, Grand Parade. As with Palmarola and Ponza, even for Ventotene, once visited, There remains the feeling of wanting to return soon.
Useful information
Starting Bases
Marina di Nettuno
How to get
in car, train from Rome Termini to Nettuno stop, and you will find yourself alone 150 meters from Porto
Best season
from April to September
Explore the sailing holidays on the Pontine islands proposed on the website in the sailing holidays section: you can get on board with other enthusiasts like you friends of Sea and Sail and live an unforgettable experience in these areas from the crystal clear sea and the wild nature. A cruise on a sailing boat in the Pontine islands combine a journey in nature with a descent in the islands with typical shops and the best nightlife