Gaeta is a small town located halfway between Rome and Naples. The marina is one of the safest
anchorages in the Tyrrhenian Sea, protected as it is by the Arunci mountain range to the north of the town, and has its own refit and repair yard. It is a convenient base for visiting the Pontine Islands, of which Ponza is the largest. A pleasant itinerary from the Côte d'Azur takes in Corsica, the Pontines and Naples before returning via Sardinia. 'The marina arranges regular sailing events from April through to September. In the summer, classical concerts are held in the medieval churches in the town.