Not far from Naples and Rome is the most beautiful coast of Italy - "Riviera Odyssey" 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 call this sea one of the most beautiful in the world, the coast of which is decorated 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. It communicates with other parts of the Mediterranean Sea by straits: in the north - Corsican, in the south -Sardinian, in the west - Bonifacio, in the southwest - Sicilian, in the southeast - Messina.
The main ports of this sea are the Italian Palermo, Cagliari, Naples, as well as the French Bastia. The most famous area on the coast is Liguria, which is the most popular tourist center that attracts travelers to the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Here the sea is harmoniously combined with the mountains descending to it, stunningly beautiful beaches. This is a great place for recreation, scuba diving, yachting, boating. This is generally one of the best places in the world for yachting. Here, almost everywhere you can find yacht charter of any class and size.
From Moscow to Rome about three hours flight. All coastal resorts can be reached using the shuttle service. The Tyrrhenian coast includes hundreds of kilometers of beaches, picturesque nature, transparent sea, small cozy towns, each of which is unique in its own way, has an interesting history, culture and traditions. The main seaside resorts are Anzio, Sabaudia, Formia, San Felice Circeo, Sperlonga, Terracina, Gaeta, Baia Domitia.
The beaches here are mostly pebbly or rocky, very well maintained, not wide, protected from the wind by hills and rocks. There are also sandy beaches that can be found along 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 thanAdriatic sea. The Tyrrhenian Sea is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.
Rest here is good to combine with a visit to the famous cities located nearby - Rome, Naples, Pompeii. The excursion program can be quite rich, since it is convenient to get to the sights from here. It is also worth visiting the islands of Ischia and Capri, so that the rest is truly multifaceted. There are many cozy secluded coves on Capri, hidden from view by high cliffs and dense vegetation. Those who like to be alone with nature will like it here.
