Scauri: Nature, Coast and Roman History

Scauri for your stay

Scauri brings together coastal scenery, nature and Roman history to help you plan your trip. Visitors who enjoy spending time outdoors will find different points of interest from those who are primarily interested in Roman history. When choosing a hotel, you can take into account the themes that really matter for your trip.

Nature in the regional park

The Gianola e Monte di Scauri Regional Park offers natural landscapes, historic remains and hiking trails. It covers 292 hectares of land and 30 hectares of marine area; the two figures refer to different types of area. Mediterranean maquis dominates the park. The tree species mentioned include cork oaks, holm oaks, downy oaks and Aleppo pines. The park’s description thus focuses on both its vegetation and its trails and traces of history. The park is also home to a Roman seaside villa dating from 50 BC. This adds a specific historical connection within the same park to its focus on the landscape.

Coast and views

Spiaggia dei Sassolini is home to a protected natural bay between Monte d’Oro and Monte di Scauri. A small grotto, also known as the “grotta azzurra,” is located in the same bay. Torre di Scauri offers a different kind of scenery: from its summit, you can look out over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Aurunci Mountains. The bay and grotto describe the coastline, while the Torre offers views of the sea and mountains.

Roman history

The Roman remains also offer different points of interest. The Minturnae Antiquarium is located in the Roman Theatre. Its Galleria delle Statue displays sculptures that are significant to the city’s history, including statues of Augustus and Livia. The Regional Park is home to a Roman seaside villa dating from 50 BC, one of its historic remains. The villa in the park and the sculptures in the Antiquarium thus offer different points of interest for history enthusiasts.

Activities and trip planning

Minturno’s cycling and hiking options include scenic bike rides along the Scauri seafront promenade. One specific route starts at Via della Cartiera and is 600 m long, with an elevation gain of 50 m; it is in the area around Torre di Scauri. The length and elevation gain give you two specific details for planning your route. Check trail conditions before setting out, as they can change.

Festival and travel

The Festa del Mare “Arrivederci a Scauri” is a traditional annual local festival. The 61st edition took place in 2024 and the 62nd in 2025. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the dates for your travel year before booking. To travel by bus to Minturno Scauri, you need to change in Latina. Bus routes and timetables can change, so check your connection before departure.

For the broader travel overview: Minturno.