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Condé Nast TravelerAug 3, 2026

The Ulysses Riviera: the Hidden Italian Coast Every Odyssey Fan Should Visit

Named after Odysseus himself, this overlooked coastline between Rome and Naples combines mythological landmarks, ancient Roman ruins, crystal-clear beaches, and picturesque seaside towns.

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  • Ulysses RivieraSightCoast named from The Odyssey, from Monte Circeo to Gaeta.
  • Chez DedePlaceChic concept shop in Gaeta.
  • PapardòRestaurantBeach club serving tiella, a local savory pie.
  • Elsewhere
  • Villa of TiberiusSightSperlonga, ItalyArchaeological museum attached to the villa with a statue of Polyphemus.
  • Via FlaccaPlaceRome, ItalyRoad connecting towns between Rome and Naples.
  • Monte CirceoSightSan Felice Circeo, ItalyImposing mountain, possibly Circe's island.
  • Hotel Chiaia di LunaHotelPonza, ItalyHotel on Ponza with beauty like Amalfi Coast in 1950s-60s.
  • Appia AnticaTrailTerracina, ItalyAncient road leading from Rome to Brindisi.
  • Da Mario l’OstricaroRestaurantTerracina, ItalyRetro restaurant overlooking the sea in Terracina.
  • Temple of Jupiter AnxurSightTerracina, ItalyAncient ruins on a promontory in Terracina.
  • Hotel Punta RossaHotelSan Felice Circeo, ItalyHotel in San Felice Circeo with old-school glamour.
  • SaporettiRestaurantSabaudia, ItalyBeach shack in Sabaudia serving fritto misto and spaghetti.
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BBC TravelJul 22

The Riviera of Ulysses: Italy's stunning coast connected to The Odyssey

Tucked between Rome and Naples, this beautiful, under-the-radar coastline has deep ties to The Odyssey and is a quieter, more authentic alternative to Italy's overtouristed seasides.

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