The port of Ponza, as we admire it today, dates back to the time of King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who succeeded his father Charles III, who initiated the colonization of the island in 1734 by providing for its urbanization plan. The project of the “Bourbon forum,” of which the port is an integral part, was entrusted to Major of the Engineer Corps Antonio Winspeare , an ordinary engineer, assisted by architect Francesco Carpi, who was the executor of the work and who made some variations, dictated by the particular conformation of the places.

Taking a leap of a few hundred years, we arrive at 2015 when the administration provided for the placement, on the quay, of plants and benches that make the first approach to arriving in Ponza pleasant.The old power plant located in the center was replaced by one built far from the town center with all the benefits that come with it.

St. Anthony’s waterfront was beautified with the construction of a pedestrian pathway cantilevered over the beach.

The port , when all the mobile docks are operational, has a receptivity of about 200-230 berths. After the departure of the last hydrofoil and until 8 a.m. thefollowing morning , mooring is allowed at the Musco pier after contacting the Capitaneria Di Portoon VHF channel 16; mooring at anchor in a delimited port area is allowed instead. After the arrival of the last ferry until 8 a.m. the following morning is also allowed in the stretch of water in front of Frontone Beach.

Theislanders’ hospitality and friendliness toward all tourism, which is considered an irreplaceable source of economic independence, is renowned.

The business sector copes with every need by providing guests with a variety of offerings that are able to meet every need.

Pescainmareponza is a reference store of fishing items, onboard equipment. clothing and for organizing fishing trips in all ledisciplines. The Baguetteria del Porto is renowned for Baguettes stuffed in a thousand ways as well as for preparing excellent lunches to be eaten on board. The Michelin-starredAcqua Pazza is the restaurant reference gourmet for all VIPs who land in Ponza. There is no shortage of pubs and nightclubs where you can spend pleasant evenings listening to live music. Ponzaestate.it synergistically with the Proloco takes care of all the entertainment events that take place on the island during the summer, of note for summer 2015 scheduled from July 15 to August 30 a photographic exhibition “Partono i Bastimenti” in collaboration with the Italian/American association.

The hotels, Mari, Bellavista,Santa Domitilla, Torre dei Borboni and Grand hotel Chiaia di Luna are the hotels that currently meet the most demanding requirements. The Ponza Diving Center is a reference for diving courses and excursions.

The public transportation service reaches the entire island on a regular basis several are scooter and convertible car rentals with which day trips can be made.

This is just to give a nod to what the island of Ponza offers, which a world-renowned documentary filmmaker such as Folco Quilici considers along with the island of Palmarola … at the top ranks among the most beautiful landmasses on the planet.