Casa La Ginestra e il Mare Ponza
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Attractions in the surroundings
Cala dell'Acqua
It is the enchanting rocky cove that can be glimpsed from the terrace of Casa La Ginestra e il Mare, below the remains of Forte Papa. The light, flat rocks, a sea with endless shades of green and blue, and Palmarola on the horizon make it ideal for a day at the beach just ten minutes on foot from home. The cove takes its name from a lush water spring from which, until a few years ago, the entire hamlet of Le Forna drew its water supply. Nearby, the abandoned bentonite quarry, active until 1976, now stands as a testament to industrial archaeology.
How to reach it
The cove is ten minutes away on foot: click here to open Maps.
La Caletta
This small bay, nestled between tuff cliffs and turquoise waters, offers a unique experience, just ten minutes on foot from Casa La Ginestra e il Mare. From the very descent, with a path alternating between steps and dirt stretches, you are enchanted by the sea and Palmarola on the horizon. Once you arrive, the flat cliff and its crystal-clear sea facing the Natural Pools and, further on, Cala Feola, provide the setting for a day at the beach full of beauty.
How to reach it
The cove is ten minutes on foot: click here to open Maps.
Piscine Naturali
Wild and rocky cove, definitely one of the most popular and frequented destinations on the island of Ponza, about 15 minutes on foot from Casa La Ginestra e il Mare. They are named after the fascinating alternation of cavities, arches, inlets, and volcanic rocks smoothed by the water: a marvel of nature, made even more evocative by the green of the sea and the unmistakable profile of Palmarola in the distance, the great privilege of those who choose Le Forna for their holidays.
How to reach them
The cove is fifteen minutes on foot: click here to open Maps.
Cala Feola
Together with Frontone, it is one of the two sandy beaches of Ponza. The small boats anchored offshore, the view from above with Le Forna in the background, and the emerald green water make Cala Feola an icon of the whole island. It is reached by a staircase of 260 steps that lead to a magical place, surrounded by rocks and vegetation: a sort of natural harbor with unmistakable charm.
How to reach it
The cove is a twenty-five minute walk away: click here to open Maps. It can also be reached by bus with the route that arrives at Cala Feola.
Cala Cavone
Wild and fascinating, Cala Cavone is a very small rocky bay with no services, fifteen minutes from Casa La Ginestra e il Mare, in the Forte Papa area. It is reached by descending about a hundred steps but it is a small secluded and uncrowded gem, ideal for snorkeling and relaxation.
How to get there
The cove is fifteen minutes on foot: click here to open Maps.
Forte Papa
Forte Papa is the ruin that can be seen from the terrace of Casa La Ginestra e il Mare: it can be reached with a simple walk that leads to one of the most panoramic points of the whole island, from where you can see Palmarola and discover a unique view over Le Forna, with its coves and colorful houses. Forte Papa was built for defensive purposes by King Ferdinand in 1772 in a place where there was already a fortification from the 16th century, when the island belonged to the Farnese, the powerful family of Pope Paul III.
How to reach it
Forte Papa is fifteen minutes away on foot: click here to open Maps.
Belvedere
della Madonnina
From the church of Le Forna, you can reach the Belvedere della Madonnina in just a few steps, where a statue of the Virgin overlooks the bay of Cala Feola and the Natural Pools, while Palmarola can be seen on the horizon. A spectacular viewpoint, ideal for those who want to contemplate the Beauty of the Pontine Archipelago!
How to reach it
The viewpoint is a ten-minute walk away: click here to open Maps.
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