Imagine that you are in a place protected by mountains, from where you can see the sea. At a glance, the elegant beaches merge with the foothills of the Apennines, while the calm flow of the rivers that separate this area from nearby Campania marks the time of nature. What’s more, genuine valley of comfort, whose baths are so popular that they were known, visited, and described by important writers of the Roman era. It is not a distant place or a figment of some writer’s imagination: it is Castel forte, a village that stands on a hill in Lower Lazio, is witness to a rich and complete history, where time seems to stand still and where well-being is the average for locals and tourists alike. Are you ready to discover it together?
Castelforte and the spa of Suio by motorbike. Itinerary
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Itinerary
An itinerary between two provinces and two cities is as beautiful as they are different. Cassino and Gaeta, history and the sea. Inland and the Tyrrhenian Sea. However, their connection is relatively simple and relies on the SP76, which, leaving the town of Abbey, splits Lower Lazio in two towards our first intermediate stage, Sant’Andrea del Garigliano (16 km). Along with the Liri, the Garigliano is one of the two rivers that form part of the geographical border with Campania. Continue for approximately 15 kilometers in the direction of Castelfortea wonderful gem surrounded for several kilometers by thermal complexes Suio Valley. We continue for another 20 km, I take Porto Galeo and then the SS7 district, which makes it easy to reach Scauri. We’re almost there: 15 kilometers of beautiful coastal route that continues along the SR213 towards Formia confirms our definitive itinerary in the historic seaside town of Gaeta.
A journey that is good for body and soul
Dating back to pre-Roman times, Castelforte is a village rich in historical charm. Over the centuries, it has seen more and more political and social organizations, each of which has left an indelible mark on its architecture and culture. The historic center with cobbled streets and stone buildings is a real trip back in time. The scenic impact that can be enjoyed from Castrum Forte, which connects the Garigliano valley with the Tyrrhenian coast, makes the village a real experience. Together with the historic center of Castelforte, the site-fraction Soooon a small hill in Aurunc, is the main attraction of the area.
Suio Thermal Baths
View of the wonderful Terme di Suio, surrounded by greenery
A few kilometers from Castelforte, immersed in a natural landscape of rare beauty, is Suio Spa. These thermal springs have been known since ancient times for their therapeutic properties thanks to the presence of sulfurous waters that flow from five different springs with temperatures ranging from 37°C Sant’Egidio I to 62°C Tomassi. Terme di Suio offers a wide range of health and wellness treatments, including Thermal Baths, mud therapy, hydro massage, and much more. These waters are particularly suitable for the treatment of dermatological, circulatory, and gynecological problems. The spa is easily accessible from both Castelforte and the main surrounding towns. They offer not only an experience of pure relaxation and well-being but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in a natural and peaceful environment, far from the stress of everyday life.
