3. Anzio
An hour south of Rome and easy to reach by train, Anzio’s long golden-sand beach is protected by a breakwater that keeps the clear turquoise water shallow and placid. This, and the beach’s Blue Flag status, makes it a popular choice for families with small children, who can play safely in the gentle waves.
4. Fregene
West of Rome and close to Fumicino airport, Fregene is the favored beach for lively young Romans, who begin to gather in the late afternoon and stay into the night at the beachside clubs and restaurants. The tone of the stabilimenti is decidedly chic, and they are frequented by the stylish club set, but in the daytime, the beach is popular with families and tends to be less crowded than nearby Ostia.
