Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Piscine Naturali, Ponza
Lazio
Ponza is a crescent-shaped volcanic island 70 km from the Lazio coast. The Piscine Naturali are sea pools carved by the waves into the volcanic tuff — enclosed by rock ledges that calm the waves. The island was used by Roman emperors for exile; Caligula banished his mother Agrippina here. Roman fish ponds (piscinae) are still visible on the north coast.
Duration
2 hours
Distance
4 km
Elevation
+80 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Natural volcanic tuff sea pools
- Caligula's mother's exile island
- Roman imperial fish ponds
With your dog
Island paths; dogs on leash.
