24 Mar Archaeological sites with sea view: the most beautiful in Italy

The most beautiful archaeological sites with sea view in Italy? Come and discover them with us.

There are many, we warn you. After all, our country is known for its history and for the archaeological sites that still tell us stories of a glorious remote past.

The Mare Nostrum in particular holds secrets and memories. Discovering them is a very interesting activity. Fasten your seatbelts and off you go!

A guide to archaeological sites with a sea view

One of the most iconic postcards of the beautiful Italy is the one that tells us about archaeological sites. Those with a sea view have an extra charm.

Let’s start with the Etruscan Coast, a true naturalistic but also archaeological paradise. After all, these 90 km of Tuscan coastline from Livorno to Piombino are astonishingly beautiful. Between the golden sand and the blue sea, the spectacle that appears before your eyes is unique. And it is not the only one.

The name itself tells us of the past of this area, populated by the Etruscans. And it is the Baratti and Populonia Archaeological Park, one of the most beautiful archaeological sites overlooking the sea, that preserves the memory of this civilisation. We are in the heart of the Gulf of Baratti, which in addition to the beauty of nature and the sea also has this gem to offer.

On the outskirts of Naples there is Baia, also known as ‘little Rome‘. This archaeological area contains real treasures from the Roman era, including thermal baths and typical Roman villas. But what characterises this small town is the submerged part of the ancient city of Baia.

Here the sea holds a real treasure that can be discovered by diving. A beautiful underwater world that takes you back in time to statues, villas and much more.

The archaeological site of Selinunte is also well known. We are in Sicily and this is also one of the most characteristic archaeological sites with sea view. It is probably the best known and most photographed of all. It is one of the best-known parks in the Mediterranean, precisely because it contains a fine piece of history. The site encompasses about 270 hectares of the Manuzza plateau, which contains the most ancient remains. Here are the remains of Selinunte, a 7th century B.C. city famous for being an important centre of trade at the time. Selinunte was finally destroyed by Carthage, but many of the remains are still visible today. A true spectacle for those who love history and archaeology.

There is also an archaeological site with a sea view in neighbouring Calabria. It is the site of Capo Colonna, which takes us back to the world of Magna Graecia. The site overlooks the Ionian Sea and is of disarming beauty, both from a naturalistic and an archaeological point of view. It is always worth visiting if you are in the area and looking for an experience that goes beyond a simple beach holiday.