La Sirena del Mare, Terracina

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.

beach lido in Terracina

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Monte CirceoSightmountain promontory rising from the sea
Riviera di UlisseNeighborhoodcoastline between Rome and Naples
CentosediciRestauranthotel in Terracina
La Sirena del MareRestaurantbeach lido in Terracina
Elsewhere
Hotel AuroraHotelSperlonga, Italyhotel in Sperlonga
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
Villa of TiberiusSightSperlonga, ItalyRoman villa with Odyssey-themed statues
National Archaeological MuseumMuseumSperlonga, Italydisplays Odyssey-themed marble statues

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La Sirena del Mare

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