You’re no doubt familiar with Rome for many reasons, yet it’s rarely a place associated with beaches. And yet, in a small and charming neighbourhood of Lido di Ostia, you, too, can spend a pleasant day on a beach in Rome. Which beaches in Ostia should you choose, though?
How to get to Ostia?
Ostia from Rome
Firstly, though, the background. Ostia is located on the Tyrrhenian coast, about 15 miles from the centre of Rome and about 9 miles from the ring road. You can easily get here by train, as the station is a little over 500 metres from the beach. For instance, you can use the Roma Porta San Paolo station. You can also get here by car and park along the promenade.
Beaches in Ostia
Which beach in Ostia should you choose?
Ostia is basically one big resort below the centre of Rome. Practically the whole neighbourhood is lined with sand and occasional pebbles, so wherever you’ll end up, you’ll likely have a beach there. There are also plenty of clubs and special outlets with beach equipment, refreshments, changing rooms and showers. Umbrellas and sunbeds are often free, though there are beaches which do charge you about €20-30 for a day for a sun lounger + umbrella. The line of beaches extends for more than 5 miles.
You can check the reviews for all the beaches on the coast prior to making the choice (or just choosing the closest one, because they’re all decent). If you want a shorthand, though, then the best rated spots are the Stabilimento Balneare Plinius, Tibidabo Beach, Arcobaleno Beach and the Lido Beach. There’s also a nudist beach, the Oasi Naturista Capocotta, if that’s your jam.
And if you would prefer less tourists and more tranquillity, then we’d head further south.
A beach for dogs in Ostia?
There’s also a beach specifically for all dogs and puppers, the Spaggia per Cani. It’s located near Parco Willy Ferrero.
What to do in Ostia?
Attractions in Ostia
Thankfully, beaches in Ostia are also plentiful in things to do, even for a beach next to one of Europe’s most important capitals. There’s loads of equipment for all sorts of water sports, as well as speed boats if you don’t feel like being too active. There are also special beaches for children with bouncy castles and everything. For nature fans, we’d recommend the southern area right next to the Riserva Naturale Statale del Litorale Romano forest with its many paths.
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