Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
6
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19300
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
68200
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Region
Lazio
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
61
/ 15
Climate Description
Varied climate with mild transitions, sunny winters, and warm, comfortable summers.
Gaeta
Lazio
Historic coastal town with medieval streets, notable landmarks, and access to beaches and seafood.
Summary
Gaeta, nestled on the Tyrrhenian Sea between Rome and Naples, is an attractive destination for expats and retirees seeking a blend of history and coastal living. This historic town features charming medieval streets and notable landmarks, including remnants of its past as a powerful maritime republic. Visitors and residents can explore its rich local culture, highlighted by traditional cuisine that includes fresh seafood and strong espresso.
With stunning seaside views, Gaeta’s accessibility to beautiful beaches adds to its appeal. While the town boasts a year-round pleasant climate, perfect for outdoor activities, expats may find the pace of life slower than in larger cities, which can be both a challenge and a draw. Additionally, while local healthcare services are of commendable quality, expats should consider the distance to major urban centers for certain specialized healthcare needs. Overall, Gaeta offers a unique experience rooted in history, culture, and natural beauty.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare system ensures excellent medical services.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Good integration opportunities with friendly local community.
– Reasonable unemployment rate compared to national average.
– Enhanced air quality contributes to healthy living conditions.
– Moderate tourism provides vibrant atmosphere without overcrowding.
– Sufficient infrastructure supports daily living needs.
– Access to public transportation for easy travel options.
– Quaint coastal town atmosphere fosters relaxed lifestyle.
❌ Cons
– Limited options for specialized healthcare services outside the town.
– Public transportation options may be infrequent during off-peak hours.
– Infrastructure may feel underdeveloped compared to larger cities.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than in metropolitan areas.
– Limited educational facilities for those seeking advanced studies.
– Local job market may not suit all professional backgrounds.
– Some cultural activities may be less frequent than desired.
– Grocery shopping options can be limited for diverse cuisines.
– Seasonal fluctuations in tourism can affect local business viability.
– Occasional language barrier for non-Italian speakers in the community.
Gaeta Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
19300
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
68200
Births Per 100 Deaths
40.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
22100
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
2599 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Capodichino (Naples)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
9
Driving Time
82min(s)
Capodichino Airport, officially known as Naples International Airport, is located in Capodichino, Naples, Campania, Italy, approximately 5.9 km north-northeast of Naples city centre. It is the largest airport in Southern Italy, handling over 12 million passengers annually, and serves as a base for airlines such as easyJet, Ryanair, Volotea, and Wizz Air. The airport offers connections to major domestic destinations like Milan and Turin, as well as international routes to cities including Barcelona, London, Munich, Frankfurt, and New York City, making it a key hub for travellers in the Mediterranean region.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Ciampino (Rome)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
4
Driving Time
96min(s)
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is located 12 km southeast of central Rome, close to the Greater Ring Road. It functions primarily as a base for budget airlines like Ryanair and Wizz Air, offering connections to key European destinations such as London–Stansted, Budapest, and Bucharest. As a secondary airport to Fiumicino, it serves nearly 6 million passengers annually, providing a convenient alternative with its focus on low-cost carriers.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Leonardo da Vinci (Rome Fiumicino)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
10
Driving Time
105min(s)
Leonardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Rome Fiumicino (FCO), is situated approximately 35 km from Rome’s city centre. It is Italy’s largest airport, serving as the main hub for ITA Airways and a crucial gateway for international travel, connecting to over 200 destinations globally, including major European cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris. Known for its efficient transport links, such as the Fiumicino Aeroporto railway station and high-speed connections, the airport also features notable attractions like reproductions of Leonardo da Vinci’s works.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Formia-Gaeta
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Formia-Gaeta includes:
– **Rail Lines**: The station is served by the Lazio regional rail network and the Intercity services.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect Formia-Gaeta to major cities including Rome, Naples, and Cassino.
– **Train Operators**: Primarily operated by Trenitalia, offering various services.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains to Rome are typically scheduled on an hourly basis, while departures to other destinations can vary, with some services operating every 30-60 minutes.
– **Train Types**: The station hosts a mix of regional and intercity trains, but does not have high-speed train services.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Fondi-Sperlonga
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
25min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Fondi-Sperlonga connects key rail lines operated by Trenitalia and Italo. The main destinations with direct trains include Rome (with connections to Roma Termini), Napoli Centrale, Naples, and Rome Fiumicino Airport. Departure frequency is approximately every hour for direct trains to Rome, while services to other destinations may vary. The service primarily consists of regional trains, and does not include high-speed train options.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Minturno-Scauri
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
31min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Minturno-Scauri provides a robust network connecting various key destinations.
– **Rail Lines**: The station predominantly serves Trenitalia and Italo rail services.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train connections include Rome, Napoli Centrale, Roma Termini, Naples, and Caserta among others.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operators are Trenitalia and Italo.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Train frequency is quite high with approximately 33-41 trains departing daily to major destinations:
– Rome: 33 trains per day
– Napoli Centrale: 34 trains per day
– Roma Termini: 33 trains per day
– Naples: 41 trains per day
– Caserta: 27 trains per day
– Rome Fiumicino Airport: 45 trains per day.
– **Type of Services**: Stazione di Minturno-Scauri primarily accommodates regional trains, with a mix of high-speed connections available via Italo.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
1
Bars
1
Cafes
1
Cinemas
2
Dentists
1
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
1
Health Clinics
44
Hiking Trails
25
Historical Sites
103
Libraries
7
Museums
14
Parks
34
Pharmacies
19
Restaurants
112
Shopping Centres
20
Supermarkets
3
Spas
21
Beach
Name
S.Agostino-Sbocco Mare Torr.Lorgato
Driving Distance
5mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Prati di Mezzo - Picinisco
Driving Distance
95mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
91
Nearest Hospital Name
Dono Svizzero-Pronto Soccorso
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
17 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
14
Local Public Healthcare Provider
LATINA
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Lazio, healthcare services present a mixed picture. General healthcare indicators fall below the national median. Local hospital care operates at a lower performance level. Efficiency in managing acute conditions varies: urgent heart attack treatments are executed swiftly, while post-heart attack readmissions occur frequently. Bone fracture responses are moderately timely, but the approach to breast cancer surgery is advanced. Post-operative care effectiveness is above average, with a focus on quick recoveries. Heart failure management is efficient, indicating strengths in specific medical treatments despite overall challenges.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
56
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
3
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
119.798
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
2439
Median
3161
Third Quartile
3962
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 20%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Somewhat High (61st-70th percentile)
Sunshine
Very High (81st-90th percentile)
Snowfall
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Climate Description
Gaeta experiences a varied climate that supports both vibrant local culture and diverse natural landscapes, making it an appealing destination for expats and retirees. Winter months occasionally see light snowfall, nestled between many clear, sunny days. Summers bring warmth that is typically comfortable, rarely crossing into extremes. Transition seasons are notably mild, fostering an environment conducive to outdoor activities year-round. This Mediterranean town's weather maintains a gentle balance, providing ample sunshine that encourages both leisurely and active lifestyles while ensuring the surrounding vegetation thrives. Such a climate makes Gaeta an attractive location for those seeking a serene yet engaging living experience.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84
Air Quality Description
Gaeta, a picturesque town on the Italian coast, boasts air quality that is generally rated as good. Pollutants such as particulate matter (both PM10 and PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide are present in low concentrations, contributing to an atmosphere that supports both health and relaxation. While ozone levels in Gaeta receive a fair rating, indicating slightly higher concentrations, they are still within a range that does not commonly cause concern. Expats and retirees considering Gaeta will find the air conducive to enjoying outdoor activities and the scenic natural environment stress-free.
Gaeta, a picturesque town on the Italian coast, boasts air quality that is generally rated as good. Pollutants such as particulate matter (both PM10 and PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide are present in low concentrations, contributing to an atmosphere that supports both health and relaxation. While ozone levels in Gaeta receive a fair rating, indicating slightly higher concentrations, they are still within a range that does not commonly cause concern. Expats and retirees considering Gaeta will find the air conducive to enjoying outdoor activities and the scenic natural environment stress-free.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Gaeta benefits from good transport connectivity, situated near the A1 motorway, providing access to Naples and Rome. The nearest airports are Capodichino in Naples and Ciampino in Rome. Additionally, train stations within a short drive offer regional and intercity services, enhancing overall accessibility.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Gaeta’s culinary scene is characterized by a blend of rich local traditions and contemporary dining experiences. A signature dish of the region is the ‘Tiella di Gaeta,’ a savory pie with a flaky crust, typically filled with octopus or squid, tomatoes, and capers, reflecting the town’s coastal heritage. The local cuisine also includes notable ingredients such as ‘Olive di Gaeta,’ prized for their flavor, and ‘Pizza Bianca,’ a simple yet flavorful white pizza. The dining landscape in Gaeta offers a variety of options, from rustic trattorias serving traditional dishes to more modern restaurants focusing on creative interpretations of local seafood. Notably, Gaeta hosts the Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Dolia,’ which emphasizes modern, fish-based cuisine, showcasing ingredients sourced from the local gulf. Overall, Gaeta presents a rich culinary tapestry that merges traditional flavors with innovative presentations, catering to both local and international tastes.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape offers a diverse array of options that cater well to both expats and retirees. Supermarkets provide essential groceries, typically featuring major chains that ensure accessibility to daily necessities. Local markets offer fresh produce and regional specialties, contributing to a vibrant shopping atmosphere. Specialty shops and boutiques are abundant, focusing on artisanal goods and unique items. Additionally, larger retail spaces or malls enhance the shopping experience with a broader selection of products. Overall, the area balances modern retail options with traditional shopping formats, creating a comprehensive commercial environment.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Gaeta, located in the Lazio region, offers notable outdoor spaces suitable for a variety of activities. The Parco Regionale Riviera di Ulisse provides expansive natural views and is a key destination for hiking enthusiasts. The nearby Parco Regionale di Monte Orlando offers trails amid historical sites. Popular beaches, such as Spiaggia di Serapo and Lido 300 Gradini, cater to both passive recreation and water activities. These green spaces and coastlines provide a comprehensive range of outdoor experiences ideal for those seeking engagement with the natural environment.
✅ Pros
– High-quality healthcare system ensures excellent medical services.
– Pleasant Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Good integration opportunities with friendly local community.
– Reasonable unemployment rate compared to national average.
– Enhanced air quality contributes to healthy living conditions.
– Moderate tourism provides vibrant atmosphere without overcrowding.
– Sufficient infrastructure supports daily living needs.
– Access to public transportation for easy travel options.
– Quaint coastal town atmosphere fosters relaxed lifestyle.
❌ Cons
– Limited options for specialized healthcare services outside the town.
– Public transportation options may be infrequent during off-peak hours.
– Infrastructure may feel underdeveloped compared to larger cities.
– Internet connectivity can be slower than in metropolitan areas.
– Limited educational facilities for those seeking advanced studies.
– Local job market may not suit all professional backgrounds.
– Some cultural activities may be less frequent than desired.
– Grocery shopping options can be limited for diverse cuisines.
– Seasonal fluctuations in tourism can affect local business viability.
– Occasional language barrier for non-Italian speakers in the community.
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