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 offacilities.
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).