Places
Cave·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Sperlonga — Grotta di Tiberio
Lazio
Emperor Tiberius turned this natural sea cave below Sperlonga into an elaborate outdoor triclinium, decorated with sculpture groups now displayed in the site museum. The cave sits right on a curve of sandy beach, with the fenced archaeological area a short walk from open dog-friendly sand.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
April – October
Parking · Paid
Paid parking near the archaeological area in Sperlonga.
Water
Showers and fountains near the beach in summer.
Highlights
- Roman emperor's seaside grotto dining hall
- Sandy beach right at the cave mouth
- Museum with the original sculpture groups nearby
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the beach approach outside the fenced archaeological area.
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