italy - gaeta Gaeta, Marine republic and ancient Roman holiday resort, lies in the middle of "Riviera di Ulisse" on Monte Orlando. It is a splendid seaside town of natural beauty and spectacular landscapes with many historical, religious and monumental testimonies, along with excellent beaches. The hypotheses on the origin of the name are different. In the Aeneid, Virgil talked about "Cajeta" Aeneas's nursing mother who died here. According to Strabone, the origin of the name derives from "Kaiādas" or "Kaičtas", (cave). Arriving from the north along Via Flacca coast road, after a series of tunnels, the vertical rocks open into enchanting beaches, bays, and coves. The town of Gaeta is typically medieval in character, with lanes, footpaths, a large castle, Norman bell towers, Roman Monuments and ancient walls (around the district of S. Erasamo) On a promontory almost completely surrounded by the sea, there is the Urban Park of Monte Orlando. The lock of surrounding sea is "Oasi blu" and is managed by the WWF for scientific and educational purposes. In the town more modern sector, which was created by the local fishermen and farmers, is the narrow Via Indipendenza, which is full of craft shops. A few hours sail from Gaeta are the beautiful archipelago of the Pontine Islands. The largest of these islands is Ponza, a popular summer holiday location. Italian Charter Yachts We have a 75ft Luxurious Ketch for you to Charter and explore the wonderful Italian coastline or Sail out to the islands of Palmarola, Zannone, Ventotene, and S. Stefano. A couple hours further south, off the Bay of Naples, are Ischia, famous for its recuperative hot volcanic waters, and Capri, home of the world famous Blue Grotto.
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