Sperlonga
Sperlonga is at the feet of
S. Magno Mountain (Aurunci Mountains). Its name comes from
the presence of natural caves (“speluncae”) along
the coast. Romans considered this coast a very beautiful one. Emperor Tiberio loved it and wanted to build a villa where he liked to spend his holidays. He built it in a cave,
called “Tiberio’s cave”.
Sperlonga was used as the set for many movies thanks to its
beauties and its landscapes. In 1950s, the famous Italian
actor Raf Vallone found this wonderful spot while he was
filming with Lucia Bosé. Sperlonga received the
Blue Flag thanks to the quality of the sea and of facilities.
The most ancient part is actually a picturesque, typical
Mediterranean village: white small houses, small arches in
the narrow alleys, etc. The heart of the village is the small
central square that is like a “salon”.
Near Sperlonga there are two beautiful lakes considered ‘the
eyes’ of Sperlonga: S. Puoto and Lago
Lungo. Sandy
beaches are charming: Fontana, Canzatora, Salette, Bonifica,
Angolo (where Tiberio’s cave is), Bazzano, delle
Bambole (where there is the homonymous cave).
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