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BBC TravelJul 22, 2026

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.

11 things in this story

Hotel AuroraHotelhotel in Sperlonga
Villa of TiberiusSightRoman villa with Odyssey-themed statues
National Archaeological MuseumMuseumdisplays Odyssey-themed marble statues
Elsewhere
Monte CirceoSightTerracina, Italymountain promontory rising from the sea
Riviera di UlisseNeighborhoodTerracina, Italycoastline between Rome and Naples
CentosediciHotelTerracina, 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
Parco Regionale Riviera di UlisseTrailGaeta, Italypark with hiking, beaches, sea caves
La Sirena del MareRestaurantTerracina, Italybeach lido in Terracina

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