{"id":5940,"date":"2022-05-27T16:40:14","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.traghettiup.com\/blog\/?p=5940"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:40:16","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:40:16","slug":"10-things-to-do-on-the-island-of-ventotene","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.traghettiup.com\/blog\/en\/10-things-to-do-on-the-island-of-ventotene\/","title":{"rendered":"10 things to do on the island of Ventotene"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What to do in Ventotene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The island of Ventotene is part of the Ponza archipelago, in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and it is of volcanic origin. The approximately 1.9 square kilometers of surface belong to the Ventotene and Santo Stefano Islands state nature reserve, while the facing waters are included in the protected marine natural area of \u200b\u200bthe same name. To get to Ventotene<\/a>, located in the southern sector of the Gulf of Gaeta, you can leave from Formia, while in summer also from other ports (Ponza, Naples and Ischia). The territory is wild and uncontaminated but at the same time it is rich in culture and traditions. Despite its small size, it is a magical place where there are not few things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Go to the ancient Roman Port<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Porto Romano<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

When you arrive in Ventotene by ferry or hydrofoil, you disembark in the New Port (Cala Rossano). The Roman Port, on the other hand, represents the ancient landing place and is an ingenious work dug into the tuff. In addition to the berths, still used today by boats and small pleasure and fishing boats, covered spaces and warehouses were also created, currently used by bars, restaurants and diving centers. The Romans also created fish ponds under the lighthouse reef which captured the fish, which were then reared, thanks to a system based on fresh water as bait. On the cliff there are also the salt cellars, cavities created for the extraction of sea salt. The large tuff bollards at the mouth of the port served both to close it with a chain and to facilitate (when necessary) the entry to sailing ships without oars by means of ropes. Six flights of colored stairs, built in the Bourbon period, connect the ancient port to the historic center of the village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


2) Go to the beach<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Cala Nave<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The clarity of the Ventotenese sea is guaranteed by the protected natural marine area of \u200b\u200bthe Ventotene and Santo Stefano Islands, established in 1997. On the island, just over a square kilometer and a half in surface, there are few but good beaches<\/a>, such as Cala Rossano and Cala Nave, easily accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


3) Go and see Villa Giulia<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Villa Giulia<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Villa Giulia was an Augustan imperial villa. Built in Punta Eolo as a summer residence, it was however used as a place of exile. Five women (relatives of emperors) were confined there, including Giulia, the daughter of Augustus. Currently, the remains of the Domus Rustica<\/em> (housing slaves and garrison) are visible, and the baths (with Calidarium, Tepidarium and Frigidarium<\/em>) are still well preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


4) Snorkel<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Sea in Ventotene<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The marine flora and fauna that populate the Ventotenese coasts is truly abundant. An unmissable experience is snorkeling, also offered by local diving centers. With fins, mask and snorkel you can admire these underwater beauties. It is also possible to do deep snorkeling: instead of the snorkel you can breathe on the surface with the regulator. The first Italian diving center was created in Ventotene. Now there are several, all in the Roman port, and of course they also offer diving courses and itineraries for scuba divers already certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


5) Visit the Archaeological Historical Museum<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Archaeological Historical Museum<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Archaeological Historical Museum of Ventotene is located under the Municipality building in Piazza Castello and it houses both the finds found in the depths of the island, such as amphorae (the Dolium<\/em> has a capacity of about two thousand liters) and anchors, or from wrecks such as that of the Grottelle<\/em>, as well as those from archaeological sites, such as the decorative stuccos of Villa Giulia. The marble coat of arms of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon was instead found on the tympanum of the town church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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