Webcam Ponza Island. Panorama of the bay
Ponza Island in Italy is a picturesque island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, part of the Pontic archipelago. It has long been a favorite vacation spot of wealthy Romans, and even today locals love to spend their leisure time here. It has also been a favorite destination for divers, beach lovers and lovers of ancient architecture.
The island of Ponza is a part of Latina region, which is in Lazio region. Ponza is situated in the Gulf of Gaetano. The nearest cities in Italy are Naples and Pompeii, as well as nearby is the resort of Capri.
The area of the island is 7.5 sq km, length - 8.8 km, width - 2.4 km. On the island of Ponza in Italy live only 3.300 people. The administrative center - the city of Ponza.
Ponza island climate is mild Mediterranean, the warmest month of the year - July-August, during this period the air at the resort warms up to +27C. Tourist season on the island lasts from May to October.
History and modernity
Ponza is believed to be named after Pontius Pilate himself, whose family owned part of the island. However, there are other versions: for example, the Latin word "Pontia", which means Land of Bridges. And indeed, on the island of Ponza you can find many natural bridges and arches of natural origin.
This area was originally inhabited by the Etruscans. In the Middle Ages, the island was abandoned: the debilitating raids of pirates forced the locals to leave their homeland. Life returned to Ponza only in the 18th century, when the Kingdom of Naples colonized the island.
