Nearest Beach
: beach
at 400
Metres
Car: not necessary
Formia is located in the south of Latium on the beautiful Gulf of Gaeta. The Gulf is surrounded by gigantic mountains of Aurunci mountains that rise to a height of up to 1500 and its foothills extend to the coast. Therefore, the coastline is very moving: they will find long sandy beaches, coves and cliffs. The climate in this area is Mediterranean and mild all year round (average temperature in winter: 14.6 degrees). Olive trees, lemon and orange trees, fig and palm trees belong to the typical vegetation. Very famous are the olives from Gaeta, which are grown in the area. Formia is also the economic center of the Gulf. The central Via Vitruvio and shopping centers invite you to stroll. They expect medieval cities with narrow streets, stairways and old churches, small mountain villages and the remains of Roman and Roman-including the villa in Formia Mamurra and the remains of the Roman amphitheater in the city Minturnae Minturno. Also, nature and hiking fans are not too short. Two nature reserves are situated in its vicinity: the Aurunci mountains (well marked hiking trails) and the Nature Reserve Riviera di Ulisse, where culture and nature. Enjoy the Mediterranean flair with a walk on the fish market, a good ice cream or a romantic dinner in a typical restaurant. Formia is also an ideal starting point for day trips to Rome, Naples, Pompei, Caserta, islands, mountains, archaeological sites, monasteries and spas. Leisure in Formia - swimming, sailing, sailing, wind surfing, kite surfing, water skiing, pedal boats, snorkelling in the protected area, fishing, rollerblading, mountain biking, climbing, tennis, horse riding, walks in the nature reserve Riviera di Ulisse, visiting the remains of the Roman villa Mamurra ( Thursdays are in Via Olivastro Spaventola-fresh fish it every day at the small fishing port in the center, tourist boat trips: big tank, small tank, and the Grotto of the Janara) pubs, typical restaurants and pizzerias, large weekly market