Planning a trip to a Caribbean island while in Italy?
While in Anzio beach it is possible and easy. Just go straight to Anzio Port and you’ll benefit from the knowledge and assistance of an expert English-speaking guides and captains throughout the day.
Want to travel alone? Public ferries and hydrofoils are available two or theee times per day, but book them in advance.
Want to remain on the island for one or more nights? Just book on Airbnb and pack a shirt for the evening outfit! Anzio beach guest house can remain your base camp for the whole staying.
Your day begins at lovely Anzio Marina with the Italian cornetto and cappuccini, then few steps to Anzio Port and take the ferryboat or fly with the Hydrofoil or meet your English-speaking Ponza expert and check in. Shortly after one hour ride you will arrive in Ponza, you’ll have free time for choosing a planned boat excursion for the day or renting an Italian gozzo, the typical Italian fisherman small boat. Modern inflatable boats are available too.
Usually, you can ask for a local captain who will share tales and legends from the islands history – but if you don’t want to miss a word, remember to ask for your English speaking tour leader.
Ponza island has been inhabited since pre-history, and everyone from the estruscans to the greeks to the Ancient Romans have left their mark here. As in Anzio beach, in Ponza island ancient ruins intermingle with wild beauty in hidden coves and grottoes.
Your boat excursion, weather and waves permitting, shall circumnavigate the entire island of Ponza and stops 4-5 times in the island’s most scenic swimming stops. At each stop you shall take your time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe and possible even swim inside a blue grotto (sea cave) or two!
Lunchtime features can be an extended stop during which the captain and his first make will prepare a simple pic-nic style pasta lunch served on board with water, wine and espresso. You can also stop in front of any beach and swim to one of the many Italian restaurants. You’ll share this experience with other Italians who are on vacation – just you like you.
At the conclusion of the boat trip, save about an hour of free time to explore Ponza’s tiny colorful port and main mini-boulevard. It’s a great momento to indulge in an aperitivo or enjoy a gelato. It’s up to you!
The ferry returning to the mainland departs usually at 5:30PM. Otherwise, you will be free to spend the night on the Island, which is well-known for its nightlife in June and July!
After your own return ferry transfer to the Anzio beach, have a sit to the Marina restaurants in front of Anzio Porto to enjoy the fish that was caught in the gulf of Circeo while you were visiting Ponza island.
Anzio beach can be your base camp for any daily visits to Ponza. Visit my guest houses.
Anzio Beach 