Circeo

Circeo is a locality and promontory in Lazio, central Italy. The Capo Circeo promontory projects into the Tyrrhenian Sea and is near the town of San Felice Circeo in the province of Latina. The area is known for the Circeo National Park, established in 1934, which includes Monte Circeo and the surrounding coastal dunes, forests, and wetlands.

The park protects a range of habitats and wildlife, including Mediterranean scrub, pine forests, and migratory birds, and provides coastal beaches and hiking trails. The region has evidence of human presence dating back to prehistoric times, with archaeological remains associated with the ancient Circei/Civita di Circeo settlement near the promontory.

The name Circeo is linked to Circe, the mythic enchantress, and local legends such as the Grotta della Sibilla, a cave on Monte Circeo connected to folklore. The economy relies on tourism, agriculture, and fishing, with the national park playing a central conservation and recreational role. The municipality of San Felice Circeo governs the local administration.