I will be in Rome for 4 days 2 weeks from now, and thought I might like to dip my feet in the Mediterranean. I will be staying near Termini Station. Is there a small coastal town or good beach you can recomend that I can visit on a short train ride. Some ancient history site near by would be a plus. Thanks, David
Posted by
Pico Rivera, CA
594 posts
Have you picked up the RS Rome guide? Ostia Antica is near the beach and is a great alternative to Pompeii. Easy train ride too.
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23661 posts
You will not see any beach at Ostia Antica. It was there a 1000 years ago but now just a muddy river delta. OA is worth a half day. Similar in limited ways to Pompeii since it was buried by the mud of the river. The big advantage over Pompeii is trees and shade. If you want the beach stay on the train till the next stop, Lido, which is where a lot of locals go.
Posted by
WPB, FL & Firenze
3112 posts
Ostia Lido (beach) is just a couple of stops past the Ostia Antica stop - same train. There are maps in each train car showing the stops. Best part is that you can get there for just one 1.50 euro Metro ticket each way or using an all-day Metro pass. Take the Metro to Ostiense and change to the train (short walk). Rick's Italy guidebook has Getting There instructions on page 892 that will help you. If you plan to stop off and visit Ostia Antica, then the all-day Metro pass is the way to go. You'll break even on the trip to Ostia Antica and the beach, and the rest of your public transit that day will be "free."
Posted by
OP
Dallas, Texas, USA
16 posts
Thanks! That sounds like a good plan to me. David
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
Skip the beach at Ostia. Instead go to Santa Marinella which is much prettier and cleaner. There is easy access via the train and the tickets are inexpensive. http://www.revealedrome.com/2011/05/beach-in-rome-santa-marinella-italy.html