Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse, Gaeta

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.

park with hiking, beaches, sea caves

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Parco Regionale Riviera di UlisseTrailpark with hiking, beaches, sea caves
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Monte CirceoSightTerracina, Italymountain promontory rising from the sea
Riviera di UlisseNeighborhoodTerracina, Italycoastline between Rome and Naples
Hotel AuroraHotelSperlonga, Italyhotel in Sperlonga
CentosediciRestaurantTerracina, Italyhotel in Terracina
CirceiiNeighborhoodSan Felice Circeo, ItalyRoman harbor village on Monte Circeo
Parco Nazionale del CirceoTrailSan Felice Circeo, Italypark with dunes, lakes, forests, hiking trails
Grotta GuattariSightSan Felice Circeo, Italycave where Neanderthal remains were discovered
Villa of TiberiusSightSperlonga, ItalyRoman villa with Odyssey-themed statues
National Archaeological MuseumMuseumSperlonga, Italydisplays Odyssey-themed marble statues
La Sirena del MareRestaurantTerracina, Italybeach lido in Terracina

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Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse

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