# Things to see in Gaeta (Italy): 28 places and when to go

> Gaeta is a town in Italy, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (20), Mountains (17), Temples (4). The best known are Itri, Gaeta Cathedral and Monte Petrella. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gaeta/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 41.21, 13.5855
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (20) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montana/) (17) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (4) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fauna/) (3) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/gastronomia/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 69 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Monte Petrella, at 1,533 m.

## What to see in Gaeta

The places in and around Gaeta, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Itri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/le-rave-fosche/): Italian comune · 10 km
- [Gaeta Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-dei-santi-erasmo-e-marciano-e-di-santa-maria-assu/): Cathedral in Gaeta, Italy · 165 m
- [Monte Petrella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-petrella/): Peak in the Aurunci Mountains in central Italy · 14 km
- [Villa of Tiberius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-di-tiberio/): A coastal villa connected with the Roman emperor Tiberius · 12 km
- [Santissima Annunziata, Gaeta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-della-santissima-annunziata/): Church in Gaeta, Italy · 416 m
- [San Giovanni a Mare, Gaeta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-di-san-giovanni-a-mare/): Church building in Gaeta, Italy · 266 m
- [Castello di Gaeta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-gaeta/): Building in Gaeta, Italy · 292 m
- [Monte Altino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-altino/): Mountain in Italy · 12 km
- [Monte Carbonaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-carbonaro/): Mountain in Italy · 6.3 km
- [Monte Cefalo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-cefalo/): Mountain in Italy · 7.3 km
- [Mont bear](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-orso/): Mountain in Italy · 9.3 km
- [Monte Revole](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-revole/): Mountain in Italy · 14 km
- [Monte Ruazzo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-ruazzo/): Mountain in Italy · 11 km
- [Monte Tuonaco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-tuonaco/): Mountain in Italy · 9.6 km
- [Monte Vomero](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-vomero/): Mountain in Italy · 13 km
- [Monte Dragone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-dragone/): Mountain in Italy · 5.4 km
- [Monte Fusco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-fusco/): Mountain in Italy · 14 km
- [Monte Lauro in Gaeta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-lauro-in-gaeta/): Mountain in Italy · 5.6 km
- [Monte Trina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-trina/): Mountain in Italy · 15 km
- [Cisternone Romano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cisternone-romano/): Ancient Roman cistern in Formia, Italy · 5.3 km
- [hermitage of San Michele Arcangelo (Formia)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/eremo-di-san-michele-arcangelo/): Hermitage at Formia, Italy · 12 km
- [Monte di Mola](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-di-mola/): Summit · 6.8 km
- [Monte Lauzo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-lauzo/): Summit · 15 km
- [Monte Sorgenze](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-sorgenze/): Summit · 13 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Nature**: [Oasi blu di Gianola](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/oasi-blu-di-gianola/), [Oasi blu di Monte Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/oasi-blu-di-monte-orlando/), [Oasi blu Villa di Tiberio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/oasi-blu-di-villa-tiberio/)
- **Food and drink**: [PerBacco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/perbacco/)

## When to go to Gaeta

The best time to visit Gaeta is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 21 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 25 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 19 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 57 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 42 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 39 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 52 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 03 |

In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Gaeta

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 69 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.21%2C13.5855)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.21%2C13.5855)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mondragone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/mondragone/): 5 places · 25 km
- [Terracina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/terracina/): 11 places · 29 km
- [Teano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/teano/): 13 places · 41 km
- [Venafro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venafro/): 8 places · 49 km
- [Atina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/atina/): 29 places · 51 km
- [Ferentino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ferentino/): 28 places · 59 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Gaeta?

The best known: [Itri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/le-rave-fosche/), [Gaeta Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-dei-santi-erasmo-e-marciano-e-di-santa-maria-assu/), [Monte Petrella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-petrella/), [Villa of Tiberius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-di-tiberio/), [Santissima Annunziata, Gaeta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-della-santissima-annunziata/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Gaeta?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 03.

### How do you get to Gaeta?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 69 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.21%2C13.5855) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Gaeta as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).