After a new, local friend hand-drew Pisco Montano on a make-shift map for us which included his recommended things to see in Terracina, we bicycled to the port and viewed the giant stone promontory from below. Spectacular to think about the depth of the cuts!

From a distance this rock face is magnificent. It is best viewed from the Port of Terracina with the Temple overlooking it. When you approach it, the view is still good and you will note that someone has carved out an entrance way and there seems to be windows up high. There is a rumour that a criminal used it as a hideout. There is an arch there that marks the path of the Appian Way, but there is no physical evidence of the road at this location, just a monument. If you were to leave now, you would give it a higher rating, so if you want to keep that thought, don't try to walk up the side of the cliff on the right side which is easily negotiable. Thousands before did just that and left more rubbish than I thought possible. There are truckloads of rubbish from clothing to food tins to shoes, sleeping bags and garbage bags. It looks like people camped there and just trashed the place. If you were going to have the Olympics of Rubbish, it would be held here. I have written many reviews especially in Italy which I and my family love to visit, but sadly this place needs a little TLC. If you want to enjoy this natural area, enjoy it from the parking lot and take photos from the harbour. I hope that this is helpful.