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The Angevin castle of Gaeta seen from Monte OrlandoSers1001 · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Sperlonga and Gaeta

The medieval quarter of Gaeta and the castle

Walk · 1 h 30 · Free · The old Gaeta of Sant'Erasmo, between the port and Monte Orlando, with the Angevin-Aragonese castle above

Information
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year
Who it's for
All ages
With a dog
Leashed

Old Gaeta occupies the peninsula between the port and Monte Orlando: sloping alleys, churches, the harbour promenade and the Angevin-Aragonese castle at the top. The Monte Orlando park has a walking itinerary that links it to the promontory, so you can chain the quarter, the mausoleum and the descent to Serapo in one morning. Try the tiella here, Gaeta's savoury pie, which is sold in bakeries and bars in the centre.

With a dog

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

One of Dolia's fish dishes© Dolia

Dolia

Restaurant · Gaeta · €€€€

What to order: the gulf fish menu and a glass of Lazio wine from its list

A fish starter and a plate of scialatielli© Gli Archi

Gli Archi

Restaurant · Sperlonga · €€€€

What to order: the house scialatielli or the spaghettone with cod and Cetara anchovy, and a raw dish to share

To stay nearby

Serapo beach in front of the hotel© Hotel SerapoHotel

Hotel Serapo

Beachfront · Garden and pool · Family suites

Why we like it: Beachfront hotel on Serapo beach, at the foot of Monte Orlando, with a garden, pool, restaurant and rooms with sea views.

The pool among the villa's garden© Villa Irlanda Grand HotelHotel

Villa Irlanda Grand Hotel

4 stars · 47 rooms · Park and pools · Private beach

Why we like it: Four-star villa on the Lungomare Caboto in Gaeta, with 47 rooms, a 60,000 m² park, pools and a private beach.

Hotel

Virgilio Grand Hotel

4 stars · Pool and spa · Lido with shuttle · Parking

Why we like it: Four-star hotel next to the old town of Sperlonga, with a pool, spa, a lido with free shuttle and parking.

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