The places truly worth seeing during your stay, a short walk from Blue House.
Narrow alleys, colourful buildings and historic shops: wandering on foot between Via dell'Indipendenza and the side streets is the best way to discover the soul of Gaeta.
A long seafront promenade with views over the gulf, perfect for a sunset walk or a stop at one of the bars by the sea.
Gaeta's main beach, with golden sand and crystal-clear water at the foot of Monte Orlando: about 1 km from Blue House, reachable in a few minutes on foot or by car.
Walking through the alleys, you'll come across large murals telling the story of Gaeta's seafaring and popular traditions — real open-air paintings.
Right in front of the Town Hall, in summer the square becomes the Arena Virgilio: a season of theatre, cabaret and concerts under the stars, often featuring well-known names from the Italian scene.
A procession at sea, a marching band and fireworks over the gulf: on the second Sunday of August, the Porto Salvo neighbourhood celebrates its patron saint with one of Gaeta's most heartfelt traditions.
Gaeta is the ideal base for exploring the Riviera di Ulisse: here are a few destinations within reach for a day trip.
~15 km — A white village perched over the sea, postcard beaches and the Grotto of Tiberius with its archaeological museum.
~10 km — The area's main town and port: ferries to the Pontine Islands depart from here.
Ferry from Formia — The Pontine Islands, crystal-clear waters and a wilder atmosphere: perfect for a full day trip.
~30 km — A historic Roman town with the Temple of Jupiter Anxur overlooking the sea from the top of the hill.
~45 km — The headland linked to the myth of the sorceress Circe, with cliffs, beaches and the Circeo National Park.