A relaxed beach town on the coast north of Rome, Santa Marinella is known for its sheltered, family-friendly bays and a small castle set right at the water's edge.
Go in April to June and September to October.
- Province
- Roma
- People
- 19,000
It has long been a summer escape for the capital.
At the table in Lazio
Carciofi alla romana
Whole Romanesco artichokes with garlic and mentuccia, cooked head-down in a covered casserole until tender.
Coda alla vaccinara
Slow-braised beef tail and cheek with tomato, celery, raisins, pine nuts and a little cocoa.
Cannellino di Frascati
Cesanese
Where to stay in Santa Marinella
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Where next

Viterbo
About 45 km as the crow flies. Medieval San Pellegrino quarter, Palazzo dei Papi, thermal baths.
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