Not far from Naples and Rome is the beautiful coast of Italy - the Odyssey Riviera with the famous resorts of Terracina, Sperlonga and others. Wonderful bays, interrupted by small towns and mountains, adorn the coast. This is the Tyrrhenian Sea - crystal clear, blue, calm. This is part of the Mediterranean Sea, which washes the western coast of Italy.
Here are the provinces of Tuscany, Campania, Lazio and Calabria. Many people call this sea one of the most beautiful in the world, whose coast is adorned with amazing natural parks.
The name of the sea comes from the word that the ancient Greeks called the inhabitants of Lydia (Asia Minor). The ancient Romans called this sea "Lower", in contrast to the "Upper" (Adriatic). The Tyrrhenian Sea is located between Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and the Apennine Peninsula.
In the central part, its depth reaches 3719 meters. Strains communicate with other parts of the Mediterranean Sea: in the north - Corsican, in the south - Sardinian, in the west - Bonifacio, in the south-west - Sicilian, in the southeast - Messins.
The main ports of this sea are Italian Palermo, Cagliari, Naples, as well as the French Bastia. The most famous area on the coast is Liguria, which is a popular tourist destination that attracts travelers to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Here, the sea blends in harmoniously with the mountains descending towards it, stunningly beautiful beaches. This is a great place for relaxation, scuba diving, yachting, boating. This is generally one of the best places in the world for yachting. Here, almost everywhere you can find yacht rental of any class and size.
From Moscow to Rome about three hours of air travel. All resorts on the coast can be reached using the shuttle service. The Tyrrhenian coast includes hundreds of kilometers of beaches, picturesque nature, a clear sea, small cozy towns, each of which is unique in its own way, has an interesting history, culture and traditions. The main sea resorts are Anzio, Sabaudia, Formia, San Felice Circeo, Sperlonga, Terracina, Gaeta, Baia Domizia.
The beaches here are mostly pebble or rocky, very well-groomed, not wide, protected from the wind by hills and rocks. There are also sandy beaches, they can be found on the coast from Alassio to Santo Lorenzo.
The beach season here is quite long, lasting from May to October. The average temperature is on average several degrees higher than on the Adriatic Sea. The Tyrrhenian Sea is ideal for swimming and diving with masks.
Holidays here are well combined with visits to famous cities nearby - Rome, Naples, Pompeii. The excursion program can be quite eventful, because it is convenient to get to the sights from here. It is also worth visiting the islands of Ischia and Capri, so that your vacation is truly multifaceted. Capri has many cozy secluded bays, hidden from view by high cliffs and dense vegetation. It will appeal to those who like to be alone with nature.