{"id":16165,"date":"2025-10-06T20:49:28","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T20:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/where-is-gaeta-located-discover-the-pearl-of-the-tyrrhenian-sea-between-rome-and-naples\/"},"modified":"2025-12-16T23:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T23:46:50","slug":"where-is-gaeta-located-discover-the-pearl-of-the-tyrrhenian-sea-between-rome-and-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/en\/where-is-gaeta-located-discover-the-pearl-of-the-tyrrhenian-sea-between-rome-and-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Where is Gaeta located? Discover the pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you&#8217;re wondering <strong>where Gaeta is located<\/strong>, know that you&#8217;re in the right place!<br\/>Gaeta is a beautiful <strong>coastal town in Lazio<\/strong>, located between <strong>Rome and Naples<\/strong>, directly overlooking the <strong>Tyrrhenian Sea.<\/strong> It is part of the <strong>province of Latina<\/strong> and lies on a promontory that divides the <strong>Gulf of Gaeta<\/strong>, one of the most picturesque and scenic areas in central Italy. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Medieval Gaeta image from the sea\" class=\"wp-image-11307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/dji_fly_20250411_124212_0084_1744371283153_photo.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A unique location between the sea, history and nature<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Gaeta is located in the heart of the <strong>Riviera of Ulysses<\/strong>, a stretch of coastline that combines natural beauty and places rich in history.<br\/>The city is about <strong>120 km from Rome<\/strong> and <strong>90 km from Naples<\/strong>, and can be easily reached either by car, taking the Via Flacca or the SS213, or by train, getting off at the <strong>Formia-Gaeta<\/strong> station, which is connected to major Italian cities.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DJI_20250907194450_0034_D.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>Thanks to its strategic location, Gaeta is perfect for those who want a <strong>beach vacation<\/strong> without sacrificing culture, nature and gastronomy. In a few kilometers you can go from the <strong>golden beaches<\/strong> of Serapo and Ariana to the <strong>scenic trails<\/strong> of Monte Orlando, from the <strong>ancient churches<\/strong> of the historic center to the <strong>typical restaurants<\/strong> serving <strong>Gaeta&#8217;s<\/strong> famous <strong>Tiella<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A place that combines relaxation and tradition<\/h3>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>The city is known as a true &#8220;<strong>pearl of the Tyrrhenian<\/strong> <strong>Sea<\/strong>,&#8221; beloved for its <strong>crystal clear sea<\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/en\/attractions\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"515\">historical attractions<\/a><\/strong> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/en\/attrazione\/angioino-aragonese-castle\/\" data-type=\"attrazione\" data-id=\"9420\">Angioino-Aragonese Castle<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/en\/attrazione\/montagna-spaccata-mount-orlando\/\" data-type=\"attrazione\" data-id=\"10694\">Montagna Spaccata<\/a>, and for its events such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Favole-di-gusto-2025.webp\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"7472\">Favole di Luce<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Gaeta Jazz Festival<\/strong> and <strong>Gaeta in Love<\/strong>.<br\/>Every season offers a reason to visit, whether for a romantic weekend or a family vacation.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 If you want to find out more about what to see and do in the city, visit our complete guide at <a href=\"https:\/\/scoprigaeta.it\/en\/\">DiscoverGaeta.com<\/a> and get inspired by our itineraries and travel tips!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re wondering where Gaeta is located, know that you&#8217;re in the right place!Gaeta is a beautiful coastal town in Lazio, located between Rome and Naples, directly overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. 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