Rifugio Acquaviva

The Maremoto Association, which runs the refuge, has plotted out a good number of scenic circular hikes and bike trails for guests to follow – it’s a very good idea to have a copy of its local map to help you find your way along these. The team on site can also sort you out with guided bike tours, some of which include tastings of local produce like olive oil and the area’s favourite marzolino cheese. When you’re not hiking or biking, the reception staff can help you organise things like sailing trips, paddleboarding and windsurfing down at the coast. There are also various caves to explore around the area, along with the Eremo di San Michele Arcangelo (half an hour’s drive/two hour’s walk), carved into the mountainside in 1895 to replace a sanctuary that had been here since the 9th century. Down in Formia (half an hour’s drive), visit the archaeology museum and Roman cisterns or head a little further along the coast to spend some time at one of the beach areas.