Ancient seaside villages, wild coastline and super popular resorts: Lazio has a lot to offer! Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, it boasts hundreds of kilometres of varied coastline with almost all the beaches located on the mainland, except for the spectacular ones in Ponza and Palmarola. Many locations have been awarded the Blue Flag, so we are talking about excellent waters and quality of services that contribute to the livability of the area.
The Latium coastline, with its islands, is one of the most popular destinations in Italy. Therefore, here are the 10 most beautiful beaches in Lazio!
Beach | Locality, Province | Typology |
|---|---|---|
Sabaudia beach | Sabaudia, Latina | sand |
Beach of Sassolini | Minturno, Latina | gravel and sand |
Beach of the Angle | Sperlonga, Latina | sand |
Cala Nave | Ventotene, Latina | volcanic sand |
Serapo Beach | Gaeta, Latina | white sand |
Chiaia di Luna | Ponza Island, Latina | white sand, gravel and rocks |
Latina Lido | Latina | fine white sand |
Cala del Porto | Island of Palmarola, Latina | golden sand and pebbles |
Gigli Beach | Anzio, Rome | sand |
Beach 300 steps | Gaeta, Latina | sand |
1 - Sabaudia Beach, Sabaudia
In the shadow of Mount Circeo and immersed in the Circeo National Park is Sabaudia beach with its soft dunes 25 kilometres long. It is characterised by fine sand, thick vegetation and its protected dunes.
Sabaudia's long sandy shore, awarded the blue flag, has many free areas and very quiet bathing establishments(Lilandà, Le Streghe, Saporetti). Moreover, the sea tends to be rough and the beach windy, so it is perfect for surfing and kite surfing. Not to be missed is Cala del Prigioniero and its cave, located in the Circeo Promontory.
Where is it located: on the southern coast of Lazio, the nearest town is Latina. By bus: from Rome's Eur Laurentina station in the direction of Sabaudia. By train: to the FS station of Priverno-Fossanova, from here a bus will take you to Sabaudia. By car: A2 motorway in the direction of Naples or Rome, exit Frosinone
Ideal for: relaxation, surfing, kite surfing
Type: fine sand
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and b&b from €50.00 per room - see offers
2 - Spiaggia dei Sassolini, Minturno
The Sassolini beach, surrounded by rocks and Mediterranean scrub, is located in a small inlet to the west of the Torre di Scauri. Obviously, the name is due to the fact that it consists of ochre-coloured pebbles mixed with sand and is washed by a transparent sea. There is both a bathing establishment and a public beach, and it is famous for appearing in some scenes from 'The Count of Montecristo' and the film'per grazia ricevuta' by Nino Manfredi.
Perfect for relaxing and swimming.
Where is it: located at the southern end of the coast in the municipality of Minturno, province of Latina. By train: the nearest railway station is Minturno-Scaur
Ideal for: relaxation
Type: pebbles, sand
Where to sleep nearby: Hotels and b&b from €55.00 per room - see offers
3 - Spiaggia dell'Angolo, Sperlonga
L'Angolo beach is located near the remains of the Villa of Tiberius in Sperlonga and is one of the most beautiful stretches of free beach with its golden sand and primitive charm, considering that thick vegetation grows behind it. The sea is crystal clear and the sloping seabed is rich in flora and fauna, perfect for diving.
Where it is located: southern coast, near Sperlonga. By car from the A1 Rome-Naples Autostrada del Sole motorway, Cassino exit. By train: Rome-Naples route to Fondi station, from here bus
Ideal for: relaxation, diving, snorkelling
Type: golden sand
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and b&b from €55.00 per room - see offers
4 - Cala Nave, Ventotene Island
Among Ventotene's most beautiful beaches is Cala Nave , one of Latium's Blue Flag award-winning beaches. It features a small tongue of dark sand alternating with gravel. A large rock and a stacks make this jewel a wonderful place to discover.
Cala Nave is equipped and suitable for children, thanks to its seabed that remains shallow for many metres, and its calm, transparent sea.
Where it is located: south-eastern part of the island. It can be reached by sea from the ports of Formia and Terracina, and in summer also from those of Anzio, Naples and Ischia. Some ferries connect it to the island of Ponza -
Ideal for: relaxation, children
Type: volcanic sand, rocks
Where to stay in the area: Hotels and b&b from €60.00 per room - see offers
5 - Serapo Beach, Gaeta
Serapo beach, one of Latium's main Blue Flag award-winning beaches, is the main beach in the municipality of Gaeta and is very sandy. In summer it is particularly crowded and the bathing establishments are full, while the free stretches are very small. The scenery is suggestive, with shallow waters and hills all around. From the beach you can admire'la Nave di Serapo', a rock whose shape resembles that of a ship.
Where is located: south coast. By car: A1 Cassino exit. By train: Gaeta station and from there by bus
Ideal for: relaxation
Type: white sand
Where to sleep nearby: Hotels and b&b from €50.00 per room - see offers
6 - Chiaia di Luna, Ponza Island
Chiaia di Luna is the most famous and scenic beach on the island of Ponza. The shape recalls that of a crescent moon and the fine, white gravel ensures the bright turquoise colour of the water: ideal for bathing and swimming.
This amazing place is only accessible by sea and the bathing service is only present along the eastern stretch of the beach. The rest is pure nature!
Location: Ponza Island, west coast, opposite Palmarola Island. You can arrive by sea by ferry or hydrofoil, which leave from the ports of Terracina, Anzio, Formia, Naples and San Felice Circeo
Ideal for: relaxation, swimming
Type: white sand, gravel, rocks
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and b&b from €60.00 per room - see offers
7 - Latina Lido, Latina
The city of Latina has some beautiful beaches washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea, namely Marina di Latina or Latina Lido. Among the best are Capo Portiere and Foce Verde Lido, with fine sand and sloping seabed, suitable for families with small children and groups of friends.
There are numerous accommodation and tourist facilities in the area and several bathing establishments, as many tourists choose this location as their summer holiday destination.
Location: near Latina, about 20 min (10.5 km) by car or bus from Latina to the lidos - Get directions
Ideal for: fun, families
Type: fine white sand
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and B&Bs from €62.00 per room - see offers
8 - Cala del Porto, Palmarola Island
Cala del Porto or Spiaggia della Maga Circe (Beach of the Maga Circe), on the island of Palmarola, is made of sand and stones, dotted with tuff caves and protected by the tall Faraglione di San Silverio. The crystal-clear sea and the contrast with the stones of the sandy shore enhance its colours: it is truly fascinating and wild!
In the summer months the boats of visitors and organised tours throng the island, because thanks to the variety of the coastline and its unspoilt appearance, it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Location: Island of Palmarola, reachable by sea either by organised tours or by ferry from Ponza - Get directions
Ideal for: relaxing, swimming, snorkelling
Type: golden sand, pebbles
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and b&b from €65.00 per room - see offers
9 - Lido dei Gigli beach, Anzio
Lido dei Gigli is part of the municipality of Anzio and is a free sandy beach, with no establishments or restaurants, just lots of greenery and an integrity of fauna and flora to admire. Its sand is golden and there are dunes up to twenty metres high. It is a perfect area for those who want to spend a few hours relaxing by the sea.
Where it is located: central southern coast between Anzio and Pomezia, easily reached by train and bus on the Rome-Nettuno line
Ideal for: relaxation
Typology: golden sand
Where to stay nearby: Hotels and b&b from €52.00 per room - see offers
10 - 300 steps beach, Gaeta
Between the towns of Gaeta and Sperlonga, along the Via Flacca is the Spiaggia dei 300 Gradini (or dell'arenauta), with golden sand and crystal clear sea, and behind it rocks and vegetation. It is accessible via a paid path consisting of about 300 steps.
In the western half there are bathing establishments, while the rest is free. One part is frequented by naturists, namely the left side, referred to as the'last beach'. The place is quiet and very charming.
Where is it located: southern coast near Gaeta. To get there, you need a car. Drive along the Flacca road to Sperlonga and then beyond, passing Gaeta and the Piana di Sant'Agostino -
Ideal for: relaxation
Type: golden sand
Where to sleep in the surrounding area: Hotels and b&b from €57.00 per room - see offers
Plan your holiday in Lazio: flights and hotels
Lazio in terms of tourism is confronted with the important presence of Rome, which of course attracts millions of tourists from all over the world. Its coastline is also beautiful and the ancient port of Ostia still preserves fine mosaics and a theatre. Inland are the wooded Apennine mountains, with nature reserves, villages and lakes.
Airport connections are provided by the Leonardo da Vinci and Rome-Ciampiano airports, which operate flights, often direct, domestically and internationally to the world's most famous cities. The transport system in Rome is ensured by an integrated network of buses, trams and metro that lead to all tourist attractions and more. Buses and trains operate throughout Lazio connecting the major cities.
Hotel prices are average, with some offers below €50.00 per night.
Low cost flights: from €33.00 - see offers
Where to stay: Hotels and b&b's from €50.00 per room - look at the offers
