Baia Domizia
Baia Domizia is a well-known seaside resort in the Region of Campania, at the border with Latium, a natural border marked by the Garigliano River. Because of this geographical position, it is the ideal starting point to discover the manifold attractions of the area. It's an area particularly rich in nature, tradition, culture, history, and in hospitable spots. A territory that can offer countless attractions for a holiday rich in well-being, entertainment and relaxation.
The name of the resort comes from its geographical position, since the village was founded mid-way along the bay of Gaeta, i.e. along the Domitian coast, which extends from Pozzuoli to Baia, following the modern Via Domiziana (SS7 quarter). The beach was created by the now extinct volcano of Roccamonfina, and the resident population is under 1,000. The village‘s administration is divided between the Councils of Cellole and of Sessa Aurunca. Originally, it was entirely included in the territory administered by Sessa Aurunca, but in 1973, Cellole, also previously included within the area of Sessa Aurunca, gained independent administration. Baia was then divided between the two areas: the eastern and southern parts were assigned to Cellole, while the northern part stayed under the administration of Sessa Aurunca.
Due to its position, Baia Domizia is actually the tirrenian ‘gateway to South Italy‘, since it is the first settlement in Campania that one encounters coming from Latium.
The settlement was born at the beginning of the '1960s, when Baia Domizia was planned and built as an elegant tourist resort. The first building site was opened on 7 April 1963. The planning of Baia Domizia was an initiative of the Town Council of Sessa Aurunca, and it was built by a firm located in Veneto, the ‘Aurunca Litora' SpA‘, chaired by the Paduan industrialist Giuseppe Longato.
It was built with an eye to the natural surroundings, with an urban plan formed by a main road forming a wide curve, from which smaller side streets start. The only access points to the beach go through narrow footpaths. The many villas, built in the Mediterranean style, are surrounded by greenery, mainly pine trees and Mediterranean ‘macchia‘, thus allowing the tourist to be close to the nature. It is no coincidence that the resort is a safeguarded area, part of the Regional park ‘Roccamonfina-Foce Garigliano
Coordinates: 41°12′N 13°48′E / 41.200°N 13.800°E