Centro Ferie Salvatore: the Accessible Holiday Village in Circeo National Park

Last updated: July 2026

Centro Ferie Salvatore is one of Italy’s historic holiday facilities for people looking for a wheelchair-accessible seaside holiday. Located in San Felice Circeo, in the Lazio region, the centre was created with the aim of offering an inclusive stay in a barrier-free environment designed to welcome guests with different mobility needs.

The property is surrounded by the greenery of Circeo National Park and has been welcoming people with disabilities, families, groups and companions for more than fifty years. Its history is closely linked to the personal experience of its founder, Salvatore Avagliano, who realised in the early 1970s how difficult it was for a wheelchair user to find genuinely accessible holiday accommodation.

Today, Centro Ferie Salvatore continues to pursue the same goal: to create a place where accessibility is not an optional extra, but a feature integrated into the surroundings, the rooms and the services offered to guests.

WHERE CENTRO FERIE SALVATORE IS LOCATED

Centro Ferie Salvatore is located in San Felice Circeo, in the province of Latina, along the Lazio coast between Rome and Naples.

The property is surrounded by the greenery of Circeo National Park and allows guests to combine a seaside holiday with the discovery of the surrounding area, its villages, natural attractions and places of historical and cultural interest.

Places that can be visited during the stay include:

• the historic centre of San Felice Circeo;
• the harbour and lighthouse of San Felice Circeo;
• Sabaudia;
• Terracina;
• Sperlonga;
• Circeo National Park;
• Fossanova Abbey;
• the Gardens of Ninfa;
• Sermoneta;
• Piana delle Orme;
• Rome;
• the island of Ponza, subject to availability and transport services.

Its location in Lazio also makes it possible to consider a visit to Rome, either independently or through excursions offered by the property during certain periods.

THE HISTORY OF CENTRO FERIE SALVATORE

The history of Centro Ferie Salvatore began in the early 1970s. After working in Germany for several years, Salvatore Avagliano decided to resume his studies and enrolled at the University of Bochum.

To support himself, he worked at night in a hospital in Duisburg, in a ward dedicated to people with paraplegia. His direct contact with wheelchair users helped him understand how many obstacles prevented them from enjoying a normal holiday experience.

When he returned to Italy, he realised that there were almost no tourist facilities designed to welcome people with mobility disabilities. With the support of friends and several wheelchair users, he turned his idea into a concrete project and founded Centro Ferie Salvatore.

Today, more than fifty years after it was established, the centre continues to welcome Italian and international guests, with and without disabilities, in a friendly environment surrounded by the greenery of the Circeo area.

40 WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE ROOMS

One of the main strengths of Centro Ferie Salvatore is the large number of adapted rooms. The property has 40 rooms of different types, including single, double, triple and quadruple rooms.

According to the property, all rooms are fully adapted to the needs of wheelchair users and include:

• step-free access;
• wide doors;
• air conditioning;
• an accessible bathroom;
• a roll-in shower;
• a spacious bathroom;
• sufficient space to move around in a wheelchair.

The beds are positioned at approximately the same height as a wheelchair to make transfers easier. All beds and most pieces of furniture can also be moved to adapt the room more effectively to the guest’s needs.

Subject to request and availability, it is possible to hire:

• electric beds;
• patient hoists;
• small mobility and care aids useful during the stay.

The aids listed by the property also include rope ladders fixed above the bed, which some guests may use to pull themselves up more easily.

Important: even in a property specialising in welcoming guests with disabilities, it is always necessary to communicate your individual needs, the type of wheelchair used and any requirement for specific equipment before booking.

THE ACCESSIBLE “VOGLIA DI MARE” BEACH

Centro Ferie Salvatore is connected to the accessible Voglia di Mare beach facility, located approximately 1.5 km from the property.

Accessible shuttle vehicles are available for guests, allowing wheelchair users to reach the beach while remaining seated in their own wheelchair.

The beach facility has been designed to allow people with reduced mobility to enjoy the sea with greater independence and safety. The main areas, from the entrance to the parasols, toilets, showers and beach kiosk, are connected by practical wheelchair-accessible walkways.

Beach facilities include:

• accessible walkways;
• barrier-free toilets;
• accessible showers;
• a wheelchair-accessible kiosk;
• raised sunbeds to make transfers from a wheelchair easier;
• special beach wheelchairs;
• assistants available to help guests enter the sea;
• a first-aid room.

The beach also has a gradually sloping seabed and conditions that are generally suitable for families with children.

The beach service may involve an additional charge, depending on the season and current price list. The availability of equipment, conditions of use and assistance must be confirmed before the stay.

DINING AND MEAL PLAN

Centro Ferie Salvatore has an on-site restaurant, and the meal plan normally includes:

• buffet breakfast;
• dinner with Italian and international dishes.

The on-site restaurant allows guests to organise their stay without having to travel elsewhere every day for breakfast and dinner.

At the Voglia di Mare beach there is also a kiosk where guests can purchase cold drinks and snacks during the day.

The meal plan, included drinks, supplements and dining services must always be checked according to the selected rate and travel period.

ACCESSIBLE TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS

A stay at Centro Ferie Salvatore is not limited to beach activities. The property also organises trips and excursions to discover San Felice Circeo and the surrounding area, using accessible minibuses for guests who require adapted transport.

Excursions and visits listed by the property include:

• San Felice Circeo and its historic centre;
• the harbour, lighthouse and panoramic viewpoints of the Circeo area;
• Sperlonga;
• Fossanova Abbey;
• the Gardens of Ninfa;
• Sermoneta;
• Piana delle Orme;
• local markets in San Felice Circeo, Sabaudia and Terracina;
• Rome;
• the island of Ponza.

New guests may also be offered a complimentary introductory visit to San Felice Circeo, with stops that may include the lighthouse, the historic centre and several panoramic viewpoints.

Programmes, timetables, itineraries, costs, vehicle availability and the accessibility of individual places must be checked before or during the stay. Some excursions are organised only when a minimum number of participants is reached or during specific times of the year.

SPORTS AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Centro Ferie Salvatore has spaces dedicated to sport and outdoor activities.

Activities listed by the property include:

• archery;
• boules;
• table tennis;
• sporting events and initiatives organised during specific periods.

Participation in individual activities must be assessed according to the guest’s personal condition, level of independence and the programme available during the stay.

A PROPERTY ALSO SUITABLE FOR GROUPS

Thanks to its 40 accessible rooms, shared spaces and extensive experience in welcoming people with disabilities, Centro Ferie Salvatore is also a particularly interesting option for:

• associations;
• organised groups;
• social cooperatives;
• large families;
• parish groups;
• inclusive holidays;
• groups with several wheelchair users.

The availability of numerous adapted rooms makes it easier to organise group holidays than in many traditional hotels, where only one accessible room may be available.

Groups should provide the number of participants, rooming requirements, wheelchair specifications and any need for neighbouring rooms or specific equipment well in advance.

WHO WE RECOMMEND CENTRO FERIE SALVATORE FOR

Centro Ferie Salvatore may be particularly suitable for:

• people using a manual wheelchair;
• people using a powered wheelchair;
• older guests with reduced mobility;
• families with children with disabilities;
• people who require an electric bed or a patient hoist;
• groups, cooperatives and associations;
• guests looking for an accessible beach with beach wheelchairs;
• people requiring assistance to facilitate access to the water;
• those seeking a seaside holiday with the opportunity to join organised excursions.

STRENGTHS AND POINTS TO CONSIDER

Strengths

• a property specialising in welcoming people with disabilities for more than fifty years;
• 40 accessible rooms of different types;
• barrier-free bathrooms with roll-in showers;
• beds positioned at wheelchair height;
• mostly movable furniture;
• the possibility of hiring electric beds and patient hoists;
• large accessible green areas;
• the accessible Voglia di Mare beach;
• an accessible shuttle between the centre and the beach;
• walkways, raised sunbeds and special beach wheelchairs;
• assistants available to facilitate access to the sea;
• the possibility of excursions using accessible vehicles;
• suitable for groups with several wheelchair users.

Points to consider

• the beach is not located directly within the centre and is approximately 1.5 km away;
• the beach service involves an additional charge;
• the shuttle timetable must be checked according to the season;
• electric beds, patient hoists and other aids must be requested and confirmed;
• activities and excursions may vary according to the season and number of participants;
• the room features must always be compared with the guest’s specific needs;
• the presence of beach staff does not replace a continuous personal assistance service during the stay.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT CENTRO FERIE SALVATORE

Is Centro Ferie Salvatore wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The property was created to welcome people with mobility disabilities and states that all its rooms are adapted to the needs of wheelchair users. Accessible bathrooms, roll-in showers, wide doors and barrier-free outdoor areas are also available.

How many accessible rooms are available?

The property has 40 rooms of different types, including single, double, triple and quadruple rooms, all described as adapted to the needs of wheelchair users.

Is it possible to request a patient hoist?

Yes. Electric beds and patient hoists can be hired on request and subject to availability. This requirement must be communicated before booking.

Is the beach located directly within the holiday village?

No. The accessible Voglia di Mare beach is located approximately 1.5 km from Centro Ferie Salvatore and is connected by accessible shuttle vehicles available to guests.

Does the beach provide wheelchairs for entering the sea?

Yes. The property states that special beach wheelchairs and assistants who can help facilitate access to the water are available. Conditions of use and availability must be confirmed for the selected period.

Is Centro Ferie Salvatore suitable for groups?

Yes. The availability of 40 adapted rooms and the property’s experience in welcoming people with disabilities make it particularly suitable for groups, associations, cooperatives and holidays involving several wheelchair users.

Is it possible to visit Rome during the stay?

Yes. The programme, availability, costs and transport arrangements must be checked according to the selected period.

Which meal plan is provided?

Half Board. Lunch cannot be added at the restaurant inside the property.

DISCOVER CENTRO FERIE SALVATORE AND CALCULATE THE PRICE OF YOUR STAY

Centro Ferie Salvatore is one of Italy’s historic accessible tourism facilities. Its combination of adapted rooms, an equipped beach, accessible shuttle service, mobility aids and organised excursions makes it an interesting option for anyone seeking an accessible seaside holiday in the Lazio region.

Information regarding rates, meal plans, mobility aids, shuttle services, beach assistance, activities and excursions may change. Before booking, it is necessary to check that the room and available services are compatible with the guest’s specific needs.