Ferry from Italy to Pontine Islands

About Italy

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Together with Greece, it is known as the birthplace of Western culture. Full of high art and monuments, almost every small village in Italy offers a few interesting locations. From the Roman ruins, Byzantine cities and Renaissance masterpieces to cobblestone streets, beautiful churches and wide variety of stunning beaches, Italy is a place that provides rare experiences that can never be overrated. Italy is the ideal departure country for those travelling by ferry with numerous amazing destinations, many of them domestic on offer. With so many miles of coastline and famous islands to choose from, the list of destinations is truly unrivalled. In terms of international travel, Italy is connected to almost all of the countries in the Adriatic Sea as well as featuring numerous links to Greece, Tunisia and Spain. The short island crossings are usually made with small passenger vessels while the longer international journeys are operated by luxurious cruise ferries.

About Pontine Islands

The Pontines are an Italian archipelago comprising Gavi, Zannone, Palmorola, Ventotene, Santo Stefano and Ponza in the Tyrrhenian Sea to the northwest of Naples. Although small, these islands offer a lot to all types of holidaymaker. Several archaeological sites are scattered across Venetone, and Ponza, the most visited and popular, boasts superb swimming, snorkelling and sailing conditions. As you would expect from Mediterranean islands, the Pontines have some beautiful beaches, too, both sandy and rocky. Also, with numerous pretty harbours lining the coast, a picturesque backdrop lies around every corner. The Pontines’ main ports are in Ponza and Ventotene and, as popular day trip spots, there are frequent ferry crossings back to the Italian mainland to choose from. You can also sail within the archipelago, with all routes operated by well-established ferry companies.