Circeo National Park (Parco Nazionale del Circeo) is one of Italy’s oldest and most beautiful
protected areas, located along the Tyrrhenian coast in Lazio. Spanning beaches, forests, lagoons,
and mountains, it offers a rare mix of landscapes where sea and nature meet. Perfect for hiking,
birdwatching, and photography, this park is a haven for outdoor lovers seeking tranquility and
unspoiled scenery.
- Mount Circeo Trails ⛰️ hike 🚶♀️ to viewpoints 🔭 overlooking the sea 🌊 and islands 🏝️👀
- Coastal Dunes 🏖️ explore the long sandy stretches ✨ along the Tyrrhenian coast 🌊👣
- Lake Sabaudia 💧 and Lake Fogliano 🦆: great for birdwatching 🐦 and nature walks 🌿💚
- Forest of Sabaudia 🌲 walk through ancient oak 🌳 and holm forests 🌿🚶♂️
- Visitor Center 🏛️ learn 💡 about local wildlife 🐾, plants 🌱, and the park’s history 📜🧠
- From Rome 🚗: About 1 hour 45 minutes ⏱️ by car 🚙 via SS148 Pontina highway 🛣️💨
- By Train 🚆: Nearest station 🚉 is Priverno-Fossanova 📍, then take a bus 🚌 or taxi 🚕 to Sabaudia 🗺️ or Circeo 🛥️✅
- By Bus 🚌: Buses 🚍 operate from Rome ➡️ to Sabaudia 🤝 and San Felice Circeo 🏘️👍
- Wear comfortable shoes 👟 for walking 🚶♂️ or hiking 🥾✅
- Bring binoculars 🔭 for birdwatching 🐦 – over 250 species 🦉 can be seen here 👀✨
- Carry water 💧, snacks 🍎, and sun protection 🧴☀️🎒
- Respect the environment 💚 – it’s a protected ecosystem 🌿🙏🌍
- 8:00 AM – Begin 🧭 at the Visitor Center 🏛️ near Sabaudia 🏘️💨
- 9:30 AM – Hike 🚶♀️ one 🥾 of the Mount Circeo trails ⛰️ for scenic views 🏞️👀
- 11:30 AM – Visit Lake Fogliano 🦆 for birdwatching 🐦🌿
- 1:00 PM – Lunch 🍽️ in nearby San Felice Circeo 🍝 or Sabaudia 🏘️😋👋
