Best Beaches Near Rome

Your Go-To Guide For The Perfect Seaside Escape Near Rome

Summers in Rome are notoriously hot. When the heat becomes too much to bear, many Romans head for the temperate waters of nearby beaches, where they spend their days swimming in the sea and their evenings at delightful seaside cafes, bars, and trattorias. Though there is not a beach in Rome itself, there are plenty nearby that make for the perfect day trip. If you’re looking to beat the summer heat, here are some of the best beaches within an hour of Rome.

Santa Marinella

When the city heat becomes too much to bear, Romans find themselves at Santa Marinella, also known as La Perla del Tirreno (The Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea). The water at this charming beachfront is clean, calm, and shallow, and trattorias line the boardwalk, offering delicious, local seafood. With no shortage of beach clubs to choose from, you won’t have any trouble finding the coastal summer escape you’ve been looking for.

Location: About 55 km northwest of Rome.

How to get there: There are direct trains that run frequently from Termini, Ostiense, Trastevere, and San Pietro stations. Once you arrive at Stazione di Santa Marinella (Santa Marinella Station), the beach is a short 5-10 minute walk.

Good to know: Train rides take about 45-60 minutes and cost anywhere between €5-10. Driving takes about 1 hour. Along most of the coastline, there are private beach clubs where you can rent sun beds and umbrellas. For full-day rentals, it will cost anywhere between €30-70 for two sun beds and one umbrella. There are, however, free areas of the beach where you can lay down your towel and set up for the day at no cost.

Santa Severa

Santa Severa is another wonderful beach if you’re looking for a breezy getaway within easy reach of Rome. Only a stone's throw away from Santa Marinella, Santa Severa offers a long, sandy stretch of coastline with a fairly large spiaggia libera, or free beach, where you are at liberty to swin and soak up the sun at your leisure. This gorgeous beach also boasts a striking 14th-century castle.

Location: 9 km south of Santa Marinella, 56 km northwest of Rome.

How to get there: Direct trains depart regularly from Termini, Ostiense, and Trastevere. Once you arrive at Stazione di Santa Severa (Santa Severa Station), it is a scenic 20 minute walk to the beach.

Good to know: Train rides take about 45-60 minutes and cost anywhere between €4-8. Driving takes about 1 hour. The castle overlooking the beach is free to wander and explore.

Ostia

Ostia is the nearest beach to Rome. If you’re looking for a lively, convenient, and family-friendly seaside escape with a dose of history, Ostia makes for a perfect day of relaxation and exploration. Just steps away from the beach, you will find the ruins of Ostia Antica, Ancient Rome’s primary seaport, and which remains a remarkable archaeological site to this day.

Why navigate public transit and haggle over sun beds when we at Roman Vacations can handle it all for you? With our Family Beach Day tour, we offer a private chauffeur and professional guide – and your sun beds and umbrellas will be waiting for you when you arrive. All you have to do is show up, relax, soak up the sun, and cool off in the Tyrrhenian Sea. If you’re interested in exploring the incredible archaeological site of Ostia Antica, check out our tours: Ostia Antica - Port of Ancient Rome Group Tour and Ostia Antica - Port of Ancient Rome Private

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Location: 29 km southwest of Rome.

How to get there: To reach Ostia Beach, you’ll catch the train from Piramide/Porta San Paulo Station and take the direct train to Ostia. When arriving in Ostia, there are 3 train stations. To go to the beach, you’ll get off at Lido di Ostia Nord. From here, it is a 10-20 minute walk to the beach — or, with our Family Beach Day tour, a private chauffeur will pick you up and bring you directly to the beach.

Good to know: Train rides take about 25-30 minutes. Driving takes about 45 minutes.

Ladispoli

Just northwest of Rome lies Ladispoli, a quaint town that boasts a striking black sand beach. Known as Spiaggia della Salute, or “Beach of Wellbeing,” Ladispoli has drawn visitors for centuries for its therapeutic, iron-rich sand. This unique beach contains a great balance of free, public stretches of coastline and private beach clubs – No matter your budget, at Ladispoli everyone can experience

the healing properties of this mineral-abundant black sand.

Location: About 39 km northwest of Rome.

How to get there: Direct trains leave Rome frequently from the popular train stations of Termini, Ostiense, Trastevere, and San Pietro. Once you arrive at Stazione di Ladispoli-Cerveteri (Ladispoli-Cerveteri Station), it is a 10-15 minute walk to the beach.

Good to know: The train ride takes 35-50 minutes and tickets cost anywhere between €6-10. Driving takes about 1 hour. Rentals, for the entire day, cost anywhere between €20-45+ for two sun beds and one umbrella.

Anzio

If you’re looking for a beach-day getaway with a historical twist, look no further than Anzio. This coastal town was the birthplace of the Roman Emperor, Nero – you can still find the ruins of his expansive, seaside residence here today. Anzio is also famed for the Battle of Anzio, one of the defining battles of World War II.

History aside, the beach itself is simply breathtaking. Golden sand, clear, calm waters, and picturesque caves that were once a part of Nero’s villa.

Looking for a little more history and a little less beach? Check out our historical tour which retraces the allied forces’ steps toward victory through several important sites of interest: World War II - The Battle For Rome.

Location: 62 km southwest of Rome.

How to get there: Direct trains leave from Roma Termini station. Once you arrive at Stazione di Anzio (Anzio Station), it is about a 10 minute walk to the beach.

Good to know: The train ride takes about 1 hour and costs anywhere between €5-10. Driving takes about 1 hour & 15 minutes. There are both public and private sections of the beach. Entire day rentals for two sun beds and one umbrella in the private sections cost between €15-50.



Pro Tips:

• If buying a paper train ticket, be sure to validate your ticket on the train platform before boarding.
• If buying an electronic train ticket, be sure to have your e-ticket ready for validation on board the
• train.
• The price of train tickets are subject to change depending on the time of day and time of year for
• which the tickets are purchased.
• Much like train tickets, the cost of sun bed and umbrella rentals varies depending on time of day,
• week, and year.
• Arrive early during peak season in order to secure your spot at the beach.
• Don’t forget your sunscreen!
• Consider downloading apps like Trenitalia, Italo Treno, and Trainline for train schedules and ticket
• purchases.