Coast near Rome. Beaches of Rome: where to escape the summer heat. What's the best way to get to the resort?

The Lazio region, near Rome, is home to many beautiful seaside towns and villages. Just a short drive from the bustling capital of Italy and you are in a beautiful seaside resort! So take a trip to The eternal City with excursions and active sightseeing can be easily diluted by the lazy beach holiday on the coast.

For reference: Last year, the Italian Association of Ecology and Tourism “la Fee” awarded highest rating quality (“Bandiera Blu” - a mark of impeccable quality of the sea and beach) to five beaches in the Lazio region. The list includes Anzio, Sabaudia, Sperlonga, San Felice Circeo, Ventotene, an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea. So, today we’ll tell you how and where to go from Rome to the sea. The beach closest to Rome is called Ostia (Ostia lido). 30 minutes by train from the city center (ticket 1.5 euros one way) and you are there. Exactly this popular place relaxation area for average Romans, there are many cafes, nightclubs and restaurants here. As well as free beaches and inexpensive pizzerias. The sea of Ostia does not always meet the criteria of cleanliness and ecology, but for the Romans it is the fastest way to escape the summer heat. Pros - Ostia is easy to get to from Rome without a car, everything is accessible and nearby, you can have an inexpensive meal in local restaurants... And finally, there are also paid beaches with sun loungers, umbrellas and clean territory (entrance to the paid beach is 12-15 Euro, price includes sunbed and umbrella). How to get there: we wrote here Anzio The second most popular resort near Rome. Located 60 kilometers from the city, located on a cape, among the Romans it is considered a more prestigious place than Ostia. During the Roman Empire, Anzio was an important port and locality, it was here that the emperors Nero and Caligula were born. There are many historical villas here and sea activities are available - water skiing and sailing regattas. Ships depart from here beautiful island Ponza in the Tyrrhenian Sea, and in the restaurants of Anzio you can taste the best fish dishes of Lazio, washed down with white wine from the nearby village of Nettuno. How to get there: You can get there by train from Termini railway station, an hour's journey, ticket 3.20 euros one way. Travel time is 50 minutes.

Sabaudia Sabaudia is located 95 km south of Rome, surrounded by the beautiful Circeo National Park. It is famous for the fact that every year world celebrities from show business and cinema come here to vacation. There are good sandy beaches and a special microclimate created by the freshwater Lake Paola, which stretches along the coastline for 7 km. The sandy beaches of Sabaudia are long and clean, equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.

How to get there: The journey from Rome by car takes approx. 1.5 hours (95 km). There is no train station in Sabaudia, but from Rome there are buses from the Laurentina metro station (the end station of line B), the schedule is here http://www.cotralspa.it/TrovaPercorso.asp

Sperlonga

The distance from Rome to Sperlonga is 115 km. The picturesque town of the Odyssey coast, thanks to its natural depressions and rugged coastline, gets its name from the Latin word “Speluncae” - depression. White City with narrow crooked streets, panoramic platforms, watchtowers, tiny patches of land reclaimed from steep cliffs...Sperlonga is a typical fishing town Tyrrhenian Sea, with many bars and restaurants under the blue sky in the fresh air, serving excellent dishes prepared according to old traditional recipes from the freshest seafood. Among the attractions here are Archaeological Museum and the Caves of Tiberius.

How to get there: From Termini train station, take a ticket to Fondi Sperlonga station, from there the bus takes 20 minutes and you are in Sperlonga.

San Felice Circeo

San Felice Circeo, one of the most attractive holiday destinations on the famous coastline, is located 100 km from Rome. The city is located at the foot of Mount Circeo, on a peninsula jutting out into the sea. Majestic rocks, cool deep caves and sand dunes are characteristic features of these amazing places. Boat trips through the caves are one of the favorite activities of vacationers. Here are the names of just a few caves: Goat Cave (Grotta delle Capre) - next to the beach, entrance from the lighthouse; Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra) - accessible only from the sea and only in good weather, cave size 300 m2; Cave of the Hanged Man (Grotta dell’Impiso o Impiccato) - entrance from the lighthouse, named after the stalactite in the shape of a hanged man; Cave of Bats (Grottadei Pipis trelli) - near the city Acropolis. In clear weather, from the shore you can contemplate the Pontine Islands, which can be reached from the port of San Felice by boat or ferry. The historical center of the city is concentrated at the Tower of Dei Templari (Tower of the Knights Templar) and the Baron's Palace overlooking Piazza Lanzuisi. For lovers nightlife We recommend having fun in the most popular discos on the coast, La Bussola and Chez Nina. Scuba divers can see a 1.8 m high bronze statue of Christ that sank in 1992 at a depth of 18 m. This statue is new symbol cities.

How to get there: From Laurentina station (the terminus of line B), the Cotral bus leaves for Circeo (San Felice Circeo). Departures almost every hour, travel time is about 3 hours. Schedule here: http://www.cotralspa.it/TrovaPercorso.asp

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Eternal Rome is a city that cannot leave you indifferent. Amazing with endlessly changing monuments of all eras and styles. The permanent capital of Italy and the heart of Catholicism. A place where every stone breathes history, the corner of every house screams about how old it is and how much it has seen.

In the traditional sense, Rome is far from beach resort. To be honest, the sea from the capital of Italy is at least half an hour away by metro. However, it is precisely these half an hour, which, in principle, can separate some outskirts of Barcelona from Mediterranean Sea, make many tourists think that there are beaches in Rome. And, in principle, they are not so far from the truth. Judge for yourself - a comfortable train departs for mere pennies(2-3 EUR) from the very center of Rome to the beautiful sandy coast of the nearest beach resort - Ostia.

If you draw the shortest line from the center with an imaginary ruler Italian capital to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, it will be not much more than 25 km. And then - both to the right and to the left - kilometers and kilometers of sand, which are divided among excellent resorts. Most of them offer free public beaches that are maintained by municipalities, which means entry is free. There are also separate fenced clubs, for which you will have to pay 10-15 EUR to enter. As a reward for such “pennies”, tourists will be given a sunbed, an umbrella, the opportunity to use a shower and toilet stall, a DJ and a nice bar where they can order ice-cold white wine on a hot afternoon.

If you draw the shortest line with an imaginary ruler from the center of the Italian capital to the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, you will get not much more than 25 km.

So, if you want to go from Rome and the muddy waters of the Tiber to some more azure water to swim, freshen up and even sunbathe, it is best to pay attention to the following three beaches: Ostia, Nettuno and Sabaudia. The first one is the closest. It's not the best here best coast on the Tyrrhenian Sea, but it is literally under the nose of Rome. The second two are considered both more picturesque and cleaner, but it will take at least an hour to get there. Fortunately, in both cases the journey will be direct, without transfers, directly from Rome Termini station to Nettuno, or by bus from the Laurentina metro station to Sabaudia. And for a ticket you will have to pay no more than 5 EUR one way.

Staying on one of the beaches overnight is not a bad idea. And Rome, with its magnificent collection, will not suffer much from a one-day absence of a tourist, and the traveler himself will be able to take a little rest from the abundance of beauty. But during the season, it is better to think about such desires in advance and book a hotel a little in advance. Otherwise, there is a high probability of being left without a room, or paying a lot of money for a modest room with a bed - this is a popular direction, and good hotels selling out like hot cakes.

Where to stay: It is most convenient to make excursion “forays” around Lazio from Rome. Alternatively, go with the miniature one thermal resort Fuji.
What to see: fabulous Rome, which is good at any time of the year, and also located in its heart

Arriving in Rome in June, you can do without daily trips to the sea. At the beginning of summer, the temperature in the city on the 7 hills (Rome, of course) during the day is 27°C, and at night drops to 17-20°C.

If your or, it is better to immediately put all the beach accessories in your suitcase, otherwise you will have to buy them on the spot. It is not possible to survive without water at daily air temperatures of 30 to 40°C. At this time, even the locals are fleeing the city en masse, trying to be closer to the sea, what can we say about our unaccustomed organisms, raised in the loyal conditions of the middle zone?

After many hours of bus and walking excursions, the call of the sea is heard especially strongly. The heat is so exhausting that a sun lounger, fruit juice and a warm sea seem like the ultimate dream and the best reward for all life’s work. But how to get from Rome to the sea? Where should I go: take the bus or go to the car rental service? How much money should you put in your wallet to be enough for round-trip tickets, entrance to the beach, water, ice cream and other beach delights?

There are tons of questions! And the brain, exhausted by the heat, categorically refuses to think about them. Let's not torment him even more: you will find the answers in the article.

All roads, naturally, lead to Rome. What roads from Rome lead to the sea?

Where will we go?

Who said you can't combine lazing on the beach and sightseeing? Nonsense!

The main thing is to choose the right beaches, and there are plenty of them around Rome:

Anzio. If Lido di Ostia comes first in popularity, then Anzio is the clear leader in prestige. This beach is located 60 km from Rome. But here you have access to all possible beach activities: sailing regattas, water skiing, boat trips. Electric trains depart ≈ once an hour from Termini station. Tickets are convenient to buy; to board the train you need to show your electronic card travel document(it comes to e-mail immediately after payment by card) from the smartphone screen.

Lido di Ostia hides not the cleanest, not the most comfortable, but very popular beaches. Why? Can be reached in 1.5 EUR and 30-40 minutes. The sea here is calm, the bottom is sandy. Do you want some variety? The ruins of Ostia Antica are at your service.

Prices for beach accessories are quite reasonable: 5 EUR - sun lounger, 5 EUR - umbrella, 3 EUR - beer from peddlers, 1.5 EUR - in a local store. There are plenty of places for an evening meal: there are cafes and pizzerias around, the prices of which are an order of magnitude lower than in Rome. In stock free toilets, which gives the beaches a special charm.

There are many private beaches nearby. Take 15-20 EUR out of your wallet and all the delights of beach civilization will immediately become available to you.

Daria (Lyubertsy, 26 years old):

“While we were in Rome, we went to Lido di Ostia several times. Beaches are like beaches, it was important to us that it was difficult to get there quickly and get lost. On weekdays it is quite spacious. But I wouldn’t recommend anyone going there on Sunday. The buses here on weekends are a bit strange. Now I’m not sure that they walk at all, because before playing pioneers, we waited for about 40 minutes. Then we couldn’t stand it and started walking with the slogan: “It’s not far from here.” Yeah! Naive. Only about two hours later we came to some paid beach. But there we had a blast there to reward the body for wandering around in the 40-degree “warmth”.

Sabaudia. At a distance of 95 km from Rome there are clean sandy beaches of Sabaudia. The road to these parts will take 1.5-2 hours. And upon arrival you will see both the sea and fresh lake Paola (7 km along the coast - this is no joke!).

San Felice Circeo. This beach, located 100 km from the Italian capital, will appeal to scuba divers. Only here, having descended to a depth of 18 meters, you can encounter a sunken statue of Christ 1.8 meters high. You can diversify your holiday at sea with walks through the caves, visiting the Baron's Palace and the Tower of the Templar Order, and crazy dancing at local discos.
Santa Marinella. 45 minutes from Rome and you are near the beaches of Santa Marinella. There are paid and free beaches, but they are all equally crowded. But the fresh seafood dishes in the local restaurants are beyond praise.

You can get to these places (115 km from Rome) in an hour. Here you will find a sandy beach and the “bluest” sea. So blue it's even ultramarine. And in between swims you can look not only at the cafe, but also at the archaeological museum with the proud name “Grotto of Tiberius”. The caves of Tiberius are also nearby, it’s not a sin to explore them.

Andrey (Ekaterinburg, 39 years old):

“Last summer we were in Rome, went on excursions, saw the city. But the heat was such that one fine day the whole family howled: “We want to go to the beach.” Let's go to Sperlonga. There were quite comfortable, clean beaches. Maybe it seemed so because we immediately went to a private one. We paid about 15 EUR, but we got all the conditions: an umbrella and sunbeds at our disposal for the whole day.”

Terracina. The road to Terracina will take an hour and a half. But it’s worth going here at least for a day: there are so many attractions and pleasures that 2-3 hours is just a lick of fun. All types beach activities, water sports, clubs, excursions, restaurants. A resort city in the best sense of this phrase.

Mikhail (Belgorod, 44 years old):

“When we wanted to go to the sea, we went to Terracina. There are almost no free beaches there: everywhere you need to rent a sunbed or umbrella. There are some strange free “beach sections”, but there are so many people there that you reflexively want to run away from there. We often dined at the fishermen’s cooperative, at “Nibbling Fish” - very (!!!) tasty and unusual dishes. But I don’t recommend traveling to Terracina with children. Especially if children love to swim. In some places there is a strong undercurrent, which will carry away adults too. There are no signs or warnings, so you have to be careful.”

What will we go on?

Of course, no one will forbid you to rent a car or call a taxi. But is it worth spending extra money on travel when you can spend it on entertainment? Helpfully takes you to most beaches public transport. Travel on the Rome metro costs 1.5 EUR, on the bus - 1-2 EUR, so it turns out to be very economical. All that remains is to decide on the route:

Anzio

The first point is . You can get to it by every metro line, because... at Termini station (which is what we need) the lines intersect. At the station, buy a ticket from Roma Termini to Anzio (3.6 EUR) and after 1 hour 10 minutes you are there.

Did you rent a car? Then you will reach Anzio along the following highways:

SS207;
SS601.

Get on the metro and take the blue line (B) to Piramide station. Did you get off the train? Now go up the escalator, the sign “Piazzale Ostiense” will help you. Then turn left following the sign "Ferrovia Roma-Lido". Found a platform? Great! Go to the second path (binario 2), get on the train and go! To Lido Centro station!

Sabaudia

Get on the metro at the nearest station of the blue line (B) and go to the final one (Laurentina). From here there are buses to Sabaudia.

San Felice Circeo

First take the metro to Laurentina station. Get off and wait for the Cotral bus to Circeo, which will take you to your destination in 3 hours. The bus leaves hourly.

Santa Marinella

We'll take the train, so first we go to Termini station. For 6.9 EUR we buy a ticket from Roma Termini to S.Marinello. Travel time is about an hour, then 10 minutes of brisk walking and the sea happily greets you.

We move again to the railway station at Termini station. There you buy a ticket from Roma Termini to Fondi-Sperlonga (6.9 – 10.5 EUR). In just 1-1.5 hours you will be in Fondi. From there, a bus will take you to the coast for 1 EUR (departures once an hour).

Terracina

So we are going to the railway station (Termini) again. But now we take a ticket from Roma Termini to Monte S.Biagio (6.9 EUR, hour travel). Not far from the Monte S.Biagio station you will see a bus with the sign “Terracina Mare”. You guessed right, this is the place for you. For 1 EUR you buy a ticket from the driver and in 15 minutes you are already walking around Terracina.

Terracina is ancient Italian city, where in addition to the chic clean beaches there are famous springs with healing mud. For those - a complete detailed guide to the round trip route by train, bus or rented car and reviews from travelers about traveling independently in Italy.

Now do you believe that organizing a beach holiday in Italy is quite possible? Even if you are in Rome. Even if you can only allocate 1-2 days to the beaches.

So you shouldn’t tell your children with a serious face that there is no sea nearby. Firstly, lying to your offspring is, in principle, not humane: they declassify the technique, remember it and begin to use it in everyday life. Secondly, today’s youth are only at odds with the history of the Communist Party, but they are not at odds with Google. And they will find the Tyrrhenian Sea, splashing provocatively nearby, on Google maps in a matter of seconds.

It’s better to hand your children a bag of their favorite treat, instructing them to study the reviews and choose a resort. Treat yourself to some Italian wine at a nearby restaurant. It’s not for nothing that the Romans say that years, lovers and glasses of wine should not be counted. At least while you're in Italy.

Tina Krainichenko

Rome is the ideal place for an Italian holiday. Despite the fact that the city is not located on the coast, travelers have plenty of opportunities to combine sightseeing tourism with a luxurious beach holiday. In the vicinity of the Eternal City there are many great beaches, the atmosphere of which will make you forget about the summer heat of the capital in a matter of minutes.

Few of the tourists fascinated by the sights of Rome know that just an hour’s drive from the Italian capital there is a stunning seaside resort with an excellent beach.

Nettuno Beach

Having covered 60 kilometers by train - a relatively short distance - you can find yourself on a beach whose name was given in honor of the god of all seas, Neptune. The train departs from and goes directly to Nettuno station.

The beach is named after Neptune - the god of all seas

In the midst swimming season, falling in July-August, this Sandy shore The Tyrrhenian Sea is turning into a popular holiday destination for both Italians themselves and tourists from all over the world. Families with children like to relax here, since the entrance to the sea is very comfortable, the depth increases gradually, and the water temperature is optimal. The clearest sea along Nettuno beach is not uncommon, but rather its usual state.

Experienced travelers advise coming to Nettuno beach from Rome on weekdays to avoid the crowds of people wanting to spend a weekend at sea.

Anzio

The distance separating the Eternal City from the resort is no more than 60 kilometers, which makes Anzio a very popular beach tourism destination in Italy. You can get to the resort from railway station Termini: the train travel time is only 50 minutes, and the ticket price is affordable for every tourist. If desired, such a trip can be made by taxi or rented car.

It was in Anzio that the Roman emperors Caligula and Nero were born

Just like Ostia, this coast is a favorite holiday destination for the Romans. And it’s not just about the picturesque landscapes of the beach, located on a cape and surrounded by a turquoise strip of sea. In ancient times this place was major port, and it was here that the Roman emperors Caligula and Nero were born.

These days, Anzio is famous for its luxurious beach, fascinating sea activities, sailing regattas and great restaurants on the coast. And one of the most popular excursions available to vacationers on Anzio beach is cruise to the island of Ponza.

Ostia

This beach resort is located just half an hour by train from the center of Rome - from Termini station - to the Lido stop. The coast of Lido di Ostia is considered the best sandy beach in the vicinity of the Italian capital. Residents of Rome and other neighboring cities prefer to spend their weekends here, and tourists during high season and there is no number at all.

Lido di Ostia - one of the best sandy beaches in the vicinity of Rome

On Ostia beach there are both free areas where you can safely sleep on your own towel, as well as more comfortable paid areas equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.

This beach owes its popularity and love among tourists not only to its proximity to Rome, but also to the large number of pizzerias, cafes, nightclubs, cute shops, bars and restaurants located in its surroundings.

Sabaudia Beach

This sandy coast is 95 kilometers away from Rome; the beach is located on the territory of Circeo - the most beautiful national park Italy. Popular artists, show business stars and other world celebrities like to spend their holidays here.

Sabaudia Beach is located in a national park in Italy

The beach is equipped with all the necessary attributes - umbrellas and sunbeds, it is regularly cleaned and carefully monitored for cleanliness. Thanks to the special microclimate created by nearby freshwater lake Paola, it doesn't get very hot here.

You can get from Rome to Sabaudia beach by rented car or bus running from the Laurentina metro station.

Sperlonga

Sperlonga is a more remote, but no less popular beach in the vicinity of Rome. The most in a convenient way to reach it there is a train that runs from Termini station to Fondi Sperlonga, from where you can get to the beach itself by public transport.

This coast got its name from the Latin word “Speluncae”, translated meaning “depression”. Really, coastline along this section of the coast is indented with rocks and depressions, creating unusually picturesque landscapes.

The coastline along Sperlonga beach is rugged with rocks and depressions

In addition to the beach, tourists may be interested in the town of Sperlonga itself - a typical fishing village with narrow streets, watchtowers and panoramic platforms. The town has numerous bars and restaurants, and among the local attractions, the Caves of Tiberius and the Archaeological Museum deserve due attention.

San Felice Circeo beach

Located a hundred kilometers from Rome, the beach of San Felice Circeo is recognized as one of the most impressive holiday destinations on the Italian coast. The resort is located on a peninsula and is surrounded by wonderful landscapes - rocky hills, Mount Circeo, sand dunes and the emerald sea.

You can get to this heavenly place by bus departing from Rome from Laurentina station to Circeo. The journey will take about three hours, and regular bus departs every hour.

The town of Lido di Ostia is a suburb of Rome, where the blue-blue Tyrrhenian Sea is.

Everyone knows that the Tyrrhenian Sea is located near Rome, but not everyone knows how to get to it.
And getting there is very easy. Half an hour by train - and you are already on the beach. Agree that 25 km is not far at all. These are the nearest beaches. You can, of course, go further, but that’s another story and another trip.
I’ll tell you where and how we went while in Rome.

One morning, tired of the bustle of Rome, we decided to take a little rest and unwind, and best vacation, as is known, is the sea.

Having found out from the owner of the apartment where we lived which direction and what we should go on, taking a couple of sandwiches with us on his advice, although we didn’t have to take them, the cafes were open, the coffee was delicious and cheap, the food was also tasty and very cheap, Because it was not the season, we went on a trip to the Stella Polare stop.
George immediately warned us that this beach is not exactly a tourist one, not glamorous. It's quiet and peaceful there. Italian families with children come there to relax. There are no discos there, but beyond that sea is not far from Rome.

We took the metro line B (blue line) to the Piramida station. There is a train station or station from which they depart commuter trains or metro towards Cristoforo Colombo. We took the train, which runs quite often, every half hour, and sped off towards the Tyrrhenian Sea.
By the way, city passes are valid on these trains. Well, if you don’t have one, you can buy it right there, at the station.

The town of Lido di Ostia.
Small, pleasant. Many come from Rome. We met in the town local residents, mostly elderly. They sat at tables in front of the cafe, on benches, and walked along the seashore.
But there were a lot of people on the beach. Many came from Rome.
The weather at sea was not the warmest due to strong winds, but this did not bother some people at all. Therefore, the contrast was striking: some wore winter down jackets, while others boldly sunbathed. Among the brave ones were children. They even ran into the water.

Advice: If you arrive at Fiumicino airport in the evening or at night, you can spend the night at a hotel in Ostia.

Pyramida metro station.