Marta

Marta

On the southern bank of the lake of Bolsena is found Marta a picturesque looking village in the province of Viterbo in the heart of the named area high Tuscia .The town takes its name from the mountainous relief on which Mount Marta is located.
The city has a typically medieval aspect with its shape perched on a hill overlooking the view of the volcanic lake. Narrow alleys wind around the historic center and lead to some of the most significant monuments for this village such as the stupendous tower of the clock which is preceded by an enchanting terrace from which to enjoy the view of the I.Martana island.

Not to be missed

In the historic center of Marta there are most of the monuments and main attractions of the country. At the highest point of the village it is located tower of the clock overlooking a panoramic terrace with lake view. Another interesting place to visit is the cave of the apparition with the sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna.

  1. Torre dell’Orologio
  2. Grotta dell’apparizione
  3. Lungolago di Marta

Where to eat

Most of Marta’s restaurants and trattorias are located in the avenue that follows the lakefront. The local specialty is fish caught in the lake and cooked according to tradition. 

Il Pirata
Il Pirata
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Lake and sea fish restaurant overlooking Lake Bolsena in front of the Martana island. Il Pirata varies its menu based on the catch and seasonality.
Il Girasole
Il Girasole
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Typical fish restaurant overlooking the lake of Bolsena. Il Girasole in its menu offers traditional local dishes that vary according to the daily catch. There are also dishes based on sea fish.
Ristorante Pizzeria Sant'Egidio
Ristorante Pizzeria Sant'Egidio
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Sant'Egidio is a pizzeria restaurant in the historic center of Marta. The restaurant offers a cuisine based on fish, both from the lake and the sea, and a rich variety of pizzas.
Ristorante Hotel Da Otello Poleggi Sas
Ristorante Hotel Da Otello Poleggi Sas
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Lake fish restaurant located on the lakefront of Marta, the restaurant carries out a service both for hotel guests and for external customers.
Pasta IN by Foschini Valeria
Pasta IN by Foschini Valeria
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Pasta in is a bistro on the lake in Marta, an alternative to the classic restaurant, a place where you can enjoy a quick and healthy meal. The highlight of the menu are the first courses, all homemade and with local products.
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Where to sleep

You can stay in Marta in various accommodation facilities both inside the historic center and outside the town. The offer is varied and is divided into: hotels, B & Bs, apartments, resorts and farmhouses, each with unique specificities able to satisfy every single need.

Hotel Relais Del Lago
Hotel Relais Del Lago
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Relais Del Lago offers elegant rooms with TV, a 20-minute drive from Terme dei Papi. The Relais is located 200 meters from the shores of Lake Bolsena, in the enchanting medieval town of Marta, full of restaurants. The center of Viterbo can be reached in 20 minutes by car. Nearby you will find Etruscan ruins and beautiful countryside. Rome can be reached in 1 hour by car. Parking at the Relais Del Lago is free.
Les Petites Maisons
Les Petites Maisons
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Located in Marta, Petites Maisons offers accommodation with free WiFi and seating area. All units feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a living room with a sofa, a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area and a private bathroom with bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries. All accommodations have balconies with lake views. A buffet or American breakfast is served each morning.
Tenuta Serpepe Farmhouse
Tenuta Serpepe Farmhouse
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Offering a barbecue, Agriturismo Tenuta Serpepe is located in Marta, a 15-minute drive from Viterbo's Terme dei Papi. Free private parking is available on site and WiFi is free. You will stay in apartments equipped with satellite TV, bathroom and kitchen or kitchenette. Agriturismo Tenuta Serpepe is 8 km from Lake Bolsena, 31 km from Orvieto and 80 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Il Poggetto sul Lago
Il Poggetto sul Lago
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Parking on site Il Poggetto offers air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. Il Sul Lago is located in Marta. The property is 25 miles from Tarquinia. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bidet. The holiday home has a terrace and a garden. Orvieto is 39 km from Il Poggetto. Sul Lago, while Viterbo is 23 km from the property. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 109 km from the property.
Borgo Sacramento 110S
Borgo Sacramento 110S
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Non-smoking rooms Located in Marta, Borgo Sacramento 110S offers accommodation with a private pool, private parking and free WiFi. The property is 24 miles from Tarquinia. The holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a shower. Orvieto is 38 km from the holiday home, while Viterbo is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport, 109 km from Borgo Sacramento 110S.
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Events

Marta every year celebrates its origins and some of its most important popular traditions in an annual calendar full of events. The main ones are:

Reviews

Barbara
Barbara
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Marta is a beautiful village on Lake Bolsena, I was there with my partner during our honeymoon in September. The panoramic terrace overlooking the Martana island is enchanting. The food is also excellent, we had dinner on the lakefront in a fish restaurant. Super positive experience I recommend it to everyone!
Chiara
Chiara
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I was with my friends in Marta the weekend of August and we had a lot of fun. Lake Bolsena is an excellent alternative to the sea. We stayed late and had dinner at a lakeside restaurant. I recommend everyone to visit this village.
Alberto
Alberto
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The Marta lakefront is beautiful, a well-kept place with many benches, a clean lawn, a sign that even here people care about the environment. As there are no nearby roads, the silence is broken only by the voices of children playing. The view of the lake is the backdrop for moments of intense relaxation. I recommend a couple of hours then maybe a nice plate of whitefish for dinner.
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History

The origins of this village are lost in the mists of time. According to archaeological findings and various historical documents, Marta arises from an ancient Etruscan settlement, but there are also theses that claim that the name of the town derives from the Phoenician word Marath. There are not too many certainties about the history of this country at least until 762 AD when its name appeared for the first time in an official deed of donation for the constitution of the “Heritage of San Pietro in Tuscia”. In the thirteenth century it was built by Pope Urbano IV the fortress, built, according to legend, with the remains of the ancient Bisenzio, of which only the octagonal tower remains today the symbol of Marta. Today this fishing village which for years has been the most popular profession for the inhabitants due to its proximity to the famous lake is also an important tourist destination famous throughout the peninsula.

How to reach Marta

The best way to reach Marta is by car or alternatively by train in the appropriate stations connected by bus.

By car:
From Rome:
-Highway A1 exit Orte direction Viterbo-Montefiascone
– Cassia state road towards Viterbo (follow signs for Marta)
– A12 Rome-Civitavecchia motorway, continue towards Tarquinia then Tuscania and finally turn towards Marta

From Grosseto:
-Follow the signs for S.S Aurelia and continue towards Montalto di Castro, Tuscania, Marta or Albrinia, Manciano, Farnese, Valentano, Capodimonte and Marta.

From Orvieto
-Follow the directions for Montefiascone and continue to the Marta exit.

By train:
The town can be reached by stopping off in Orvieto, Viterbo or Zepponami (a hamlet of Montefiascone) then continue by bus on the Cotral line.

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