The port of Ponza, as we see it today, dates back to the time of King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who succeeded his father Charles III, who had begun the colonization of the island in 1734 and drawn up its urbanization plan. The design of the “Bourbon Forum,” of which the port is an integral part, was entrusted to Major Antonio Winspeare of the Corps of Engineers, a regular engineer, assisted by architect Francesco Carpi, who oversaw the construction and made several modifications dictated by the unique topography of the site.

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.

When all the floating docks are operational, the port has a capacity of approximately 200–230 berths. After the departure of the last hydrofoil and until 8:00 a.m. the following morning, mooring at the Musco pier is permitted upon contacting the Harbor Master’s Officeon VHF channel 16; anchoring is permitted in a designated port area. From the arrival of the last ferry until 8:00 a.m. the following morning, mooring is also permitted 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 the go-to store for fishing gear, onboard equipment, clothing, and organizing fishing trips across all disciplines. La Baguetteria del Porto is renowned for its baguettes stuffed in a thousand different ways, as well as for preparing excellent lunches to enjoy on board.L’Acqua Pazza, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is the restaurant The go-to gourmet destination for all VIPs visiting Ponza. There’s no shortage of pubs and nightclubs where you can spend pleasant evenings listening to live music. Ponzaestate.it, in collaboration with the Proloco, organizes all the entertainment events that take place on the island during the summer. A highlight for summer 2015, scheduled from July 15 to August 30, is a photography exhibition “Partono i Bastimenti,” in collaboration with the Italo-American Association.

The Mari, Bellavista, Santa Domitilla, Torre dei Borboni, and Grand Hotel Chiaia di Luna are the hotels that currently meet the most demanding standards. The Ponza Diving Center is the go-to place 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.