Ferry tickets to Ponza
Ponza, the peaceful version of Capri
It’s the biggest of the Pontine islands on the Tyrrhenian Sea. It’s in the region of Lazio, across Rome and Naples. Many tourists visit Ponza in summer to experience a Mediterranean vacation with Italian cuisine and blue waters. Locals usually prefer Ponza over Capri as it is less known and busy, and they can enjoy a relaxed holiday.
If you want to travel to Ponza, see routes and book ferry tickets through Let’s Ferry.
View in Ponza city
Attractions in Ponza
• The city centre (Centro Storico) has colourful buildings and many restaurants and café.
• Le Forna is the second settlement of the island. Many hotels can be found there, as well as boat and scooter rental services.
• The church Parrocchia Santi Silverio e Domitilla at the port is one of the most known ones on the island.
The colorful architecture of the Centro Storico
Beaches in Ponza
• Spiaggia S. Antonio is close to the port with clean and shallow waters and many shops around.
• Cala Feola is 7 km from the port. The beach is organized and sandy. You can enjoy many water sports like canoeing and SUP. In a short distance from there you will find the Piscine Naturalli.
• Spiaggia di Chiaia di Luna is sandy and one of the most idyllic ones on the island.
• Spiaggia Cala del Core can only be reached by boat. It’s sandy and secluded.
Sea view in the coast of Ponza
Activities in Ponza
• Diving in the fabulous waters of the island to explore its unspoilt natural environment.
• Hiking at the 8 designated trails of the island and enjoy the magnificent view.
• Visit one of the vineyards of Ponza. One of the most known ones is the Antiche Cantine Migliaccio which produces the Migliaccio Biancolella.
• Eat casatiello, a traditional recipe of Ponza with routes in Naples. It’s a type of savoury bread that is usually baked in Easter. Its basic ingredients are flour, lard, cheese, salami, eggs and black pepper.
The beach Spiaggia di Chiaia di Luna in Ponza
Access to Ponza: You can reach the port by bus, taxi and on foot. During summer only the cars of the island’s permanent residents are allowed on the island. However, you can a rent a car from the port and move around.
Le Forna is 6,5 km away from the port. Ponza to Le Forna is 15 minutes by car or bus and 70 minutes on foot.
Only in Ponza: Rent a boat to explore the caves of Ponza - as a volcanic island it has plenty. Visit them and explore their beauty while you are diving into the crystal waters. Book a “Cave tour”, either from the port or the Cala Feola beach and see the Grotte di Pilato, the Grotta degli Smeraldi, the Grotta della Maga Circe and the Grotta di Ulisse.
