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Serapo beach, in Gaeta, with Monte Orlando in the backgroundAldo Ardetti · CC BY-SA 3.0

What to do · Sperlonga and Gaeta

Serapo Beach, in Gaeta

Beach · Half a day · Long sand at the foot of Monte Orlando, ten minutes' walk from the centre of Gaeta

Information
Duration
4 h
Season
June – September for swimming
Who it's for
Families

Serapo is Gaeta's urban beach: a crescent of sand west of the city, closed off on one side by Monte Orlando. It has lidos and free stretches, and can be reached on foot from the centre. It is the practical beach if you are sleeping in Gaeta or arrive by train at Formia and do not want to take more buses.

With young childrenAs a family

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.