A town which never fails to enchant all those fortunate enough to pay it visit, San Felice Circeo is a splendid seaside resort situated on the Pontine coast, at the feet of Mount Circeo. According to the legend, it was here that Homer's epic hero Ulysses was bewitched by the Sorceress Circe and imprisoned for over a year. The Temple of Circe, is part of the Acropolis, a fascinating archaeological
site in which, in addition to the pagan site of worship, the remains of a number of roman villas can also be admired. During the summer months San Felice is invaded by holiday makers, drawn by the town's marvellous crystal clear sea and picturesque borgo. In the center, there are two important historic buildings: the 13th century Torre dei Cavalieri Templari and the Palazzo Baronale, this latter now the town hall. The panorama visible from the Piazzale del Belvedere is simply breathtaking. Close to San Felice, there are a number of interesting caves, the most famous being the Grotta Guattari in which the skull of a Neanderthal man was found. San Felice is the perfect place for nature lovers, and forms one of the gateways to the National Park of the Circeo that can be divided into five main habitats: the forest, the promontory, the littoral dune, the humid area and the island of Zannone. No matter where you might find yourself on the Coast of Lazio, it is impossibile to overlook the astounding outline of the Circeo Promontory
with its peak at approximately 1,775 feet above sea level, it rises above the spectacular landscape of the surrounding natural park, that is also filled with characteristic and picturesque towns and villages. This magnificent spot is a millenary locus of epic natural, historical and mythological events. . On the coast of the Circeo, the sea breeze is constant - making the area a favourite destination for windsurfers. This gorgeous villa is located on one of the most high renamed areas of Circeo, designed in such a way as to give a very beautiful sea-view as well as the calm of the Italian hills, The villa is surrounded by such wonderful places that make San Felice Circeo a very popular destination among travellers that want to have a taste of the Italian culture, and by having the sea just a few steps away you can profit of its wonderful location and reach the beach as well as the main popular sites in just a few minutes.
****Main info****
- 3 bedrooms (2 double beds 1 sofabed)
- 1 Compact bed
- 2 bathrooms
- Equipped Depandance (Sofabed, bathroom, Airco/heating, fridge)
- Terrace
- High speed wi-fi (for free)
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Dining table per 6 p.
- Outdoor dining area per 10P
- TV
- Air conditioning/heating
- Garden
- Ping-pong table
- Fire place
- Parking (2 cars)
- Sea-view
***More about the house***
On the main floor you will have everything you need to feel at home; a nice filled library, a dining table for 6 people, and a wonderful piano. Then you will find the main bedroom is bright and welcoming with an in-suite bathroom and king size bed. The second bedroom is perfect for a couple with a child thanks to its queen size bed and its baby cot, and finally the third bedroom which is as cozy as practical thanks to its big sofabed. Downstairs there is a fully equipped kitchen with a sea-view terrace/garden and cozy living area with flat screen tv, where you can have lovely dinners with your family and friends just by the fire place. Or enjoying nice meals outdoors by the garden in the rustic wood round table for 10 people while watching your youngest playing on the grass. Things to see
Through the centuries Circeo was the first Roman colony, and during the Middle Ages, a possession of the Knights Templar, before passing under the control of the feudal lords Caetani and, finally, becoming a Papal stronghold. Obviously, it offers up to the visitor’s view the remains of each of these various periods, yet what is most special about it are its natural treasures, beginning with the Park, established so as to protect its unique environments and ecosystems. Capo Circeo Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo Circeo) is an active lighthouse in Lazio, Italy, located on Punto, about 3 kilometres west of San Felice Circeo. The lighthouse has been active since 1866, and was built under the pontificate of Pope Pius IX. The lighthouse is composed of a keeper's house with an adjacent tower 18 metres high.[3]
The lighthouse has a rotating view that emits flashes of white light every 5 seconds. The height of the focal plane above sea level is about 38 metres. The lighthouse has a rated capacity of 23 nautical miles (43 km). It is part of the Command Area Lighthouses of the Navy based in Naples, which deals with all the lights of the southern Tyrrhenian Sea. The Parco Nazionale del Circeo (English: National Park of Circeo) is an Italian national park founded in 1934. It occupies a strip of coastal land from Anzio to Terracina, including also a sector of forest in the mainland of San Felice Circeo, and the island of Zannone. The park was established by order of Benito Mussolini, under advice from Senator Raffaele Bastianelli, to preserve the last remains of the Pontine Marsheswhich were being reclaimed in that period. It is the only national park in Italy to occupy only a plain and coastal area. Ferries 1h-trips
A series of immense rocks rising up out of the deep blue sea. The Pontine islands are an archipelago of volcanic origin lying off the west coast of Italy, in the middle of the Tyrrhenian sea. In the province of Latina, opposite the Gulf of Gaeta, the islands are comprised of two groups: around Ponza, the largest, lie Palmarola, Zannone and Gavi; whilst at roughly 20 miles away there is Ventotene and, close by, Santo Stefano. Only two of the islands are inhabited throughout the year: those of Ponza and Ventotene. Visitors to the town of Ponza are greeted in the attractive harbour with it's backdrop of pretty pink houses clinging to the hillside. Small buses, custom built to fit along the narrow lanes, transport tourists to enchanting bays such as that of Chiaia di Luna. From Ponza, boats cross the waters to the dramatically beautiful island of Palmarola, now a protected Nature Reserve. With its picturesque borgo and fabulous seabed, Ventotene is a charming holiday destination and an affirmed favourite with scuba divers. In addition to the island's many natural wonders, Ventotene conserves a number of traces of its ancient Roman past. The two largest islands are linked to the mainland by a frequent ferry service. Circeo National Park's coastal dunes form a half-moon that extend along a 15.5-mile stretch of shore between Sabaudia, in the north, and Capo Portiere. It is a unique setting even for Italy – so unique that it is under the tutelage of the European Union. The Park’s beaches are composed of the finest grains of sand and the backdrop of its stunning, high dunes. To do
Journey into the Circe Woods (Selva di Circe), one of few of the best-preserved and largest plain forests existing in the country, and where the Park’s fauna – e.g. the wild boar – can be observed, along with the so-called Verdesca natural pool, a relic from the former Pontine Marshes. Just over and parallel to the coastal dunes lies the lagoon made up of four successive littoral lakes: Lake Sabaudia or Lake Paola, Lake Caprolace, Lake Monaci and Lake Fogliano. More active vacationers will want to try their hand at any of a number of possible sports, from canoe to sailing. At the same time, trekkers and hikers will find plenty of trails and routes to choose from on Mount Circeo. Prefer something more relaxed? A long stroll through the woods or next to the waves is nothing if not inspired! Don’t Miss…
A festival celebrating the bluetailed fish runs every September in Santa Maria della Sorresca; it begins the day after Pentecost, with a procession of the Madonna from the Church of San Felice Martire in the Historic Center to the shores of Sabaudia’s Lake Paola, site of the ancient Sanctuary of Santa Maria of Sorresca. A trip to the Island of Zannone – other than its status as part of Circeo National Park, it can also be counted among the Pontine Islands, along with Ventotene, Ponza, Palmarola, Santo Stefano and Gavi. Zannone is the northernmost island in the archipelago, and the only one constituted of volcanic and sedimentary rocks that date back to beyond 200 million years ago.
