If you want to go to the sea in Italy, and just have a good vacation, you should pay attention to Lazio. There are not only excellent sea beaches, but also quite decent coasts near lakes and rivers. In addition, Italy, and Lazio in particular, is very rich in historical places and attractions, so there is definitely something to see here.
Where is?
Lazio (Italy) is a large region located in the central part of the country. It also has its capital - the great city of Rome with many temples, cathedrals, fortresses, therms and other historical sights.
The total area is more than 17 thousand km 2 . The territory runs along the Apennine mountains and the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In total, the region includes 5 provinces:
- Frosione.
- Latina
- Rieti.
- Rome.
- Viterbo.
Also, the Vatican City is completely surrounded by the lands of Lazio.
How to get there
Since Lazio is a region in central Italy, you can only get here by plane, which lands at the Rome airport, or by car, having made a small rally. There is another option with a train, but due to transfers and rather high cost of tickets, it is practically unsuitable for consideration. For Europeans, there are much more options available, for example, cruise ships, trains, planes, buses and, of course, personal transport. Among the Italians themselves there is even a saying that, they say, all roads lead to Rome.
Airplane
Getting to the center of Italy - Lazio - is easiest by plane. You can fly from Moscow in just 3 hours 55 minutes, which, in principle, is not so much. The cost of a one-way ticket starts at 4,500 rubles, but, as a rule, these are flights with one or two transfers. For a direct flight you need to pay a little more than a thousand from above. Basically, the basic price tag for a flight without a change varies within a radius of 12-15 thousand rubles.
Motor rally
Owners of a personal car can also go to Italy, to Lazio, only it is necessary to be prepared for the fact that the road will require considerable fuel costs. Traveling from Moscow to Rome will take from about 31 to 35 hours, excluding rest stops. It is also worth remembering that in Europe on very many roads the fare is paid, and the price for it is different everywhere, it all depends on the country.
As for the trip itself to this area in Italy (Lazio), after leaving Moscow the path will go through Belarus. Next, you need to drive through Poland, then the Czech Republic, Austria and, finally, Italy.
Description
It's time to talk a little more about the central region of Italy - Lazio.
Its population is 5 million 870 thousand people, most of whom are immigrants from other countries. The main share falls naturally on Rome. Over 4 million people live there.
The climate in the region is quite mild and favorable. The average air temperature in the summer reaches 25-26 degrees Celsius. In winter, the thermometer does not fall below +9.
The main activity in the region is the service sector, which is quite logical. Every year, the capital of Italy - Rome, which is located in Lazio - is visited by over 7 million people and to ensure a comfortable stay, it is necessary to create high-quality conditions. The largest tourist boom occurred in 2012, when more than 40 million vacationers visited these places.
Also in Lazio, agriculture is very well developed. Preference, of course, is given to the cultivation of olives and grapes, from which Italian fine wines are made.
Housing and prices
Another pretty serious question that you should pay attention to is living in Lazio. As mentioned earlier, the region includes 5 provinces. Accordingly, in order to find a more profitable and interesting offer, it is worth considering all the options. More on this below.
Rome
So the first option is Rome. Since the city is a tourist center of Italy, the competition here is quite high, so it is in the interests of hoteliers and hoteliers to monitor the price level. It is also worth taking care of the reservation in advance, since the workload here is constant. Of the available options at the time of writing, the most interesting was the Hotel Villa Teresa ("Villa Teresa").
It is located in the northern part of Rome. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and furniture. There is a private bathroom with all amenities. There is also a bar and a shared terrace where you can sunbathe.
As for the price, the classic double room with 1 bed for 10 days will cost 18 thousand rubles, and this does not include the city tax of 3 euros per night per person. Thus, if you relax alone, then to 18 thousand will have to add another 30 euros, and if together, then this is 60 euros.
Frosione
Living in Frosion will be somewhat similar to Rome. The conditions and service here are provided about the same, but the price tag is slightly higher. For a double room with a huge bed and all the amenities at the Waterfall B & B, including a separate dining area and kitchenette, they ask for a little more than 2000 rubles. per night. Rest for 10 days will cost 21,842 rubles. nor do you have to pay any city taxes.
Latina
The city of Latina attracts vacationers primarily with a relaxing holiday, classic Italian cuisine and the sea coast. Prices here are much higher than in Rome. So, for a ten-day stay in a hotel of the type "breakfast + bed" with all possible amenities you will have to pay almost 39 thousand rubles. In fairness it should be noted that although this is a budget option, the service and comfort at the hotel are at a very high level. There are even electric blankets.
Rieti
Rieti can offer tourists exquisite cuisine, a quiet and relaxing holiday, and the opportunity to admire the old city. In Rieti, by the way, the smallest number of people live, compared with the other four provinces. However, this does not make the price lower.
Hotel Priscilla B & B is very popular among tourists and has the lowest price tag of all available options at the time of writing. Rest for 10 days for two will cost 30 thousand rubles (15 thousand per person). For this amount, a king-size bed, air conditioning, private bathroom, kitchen, seating area, TV, internet and more are available. The list is, in general, standard. Plus, every day it will be necessary to pay a tax fee of one and a half euros per person.
Viterbo
The last option for today. Viterbo has an old city and many historical places, which is why they come here. The most popular and affordable option is L'alfiere Guesthouse. It is located just 3.5 km from the historical center in the city. Accommodation for 10 days will cost 26 thousand rubles. plus a tax charge of 1 euro per night and another 1 euro per day for cleaning the room. As for amenities, that is, everything you need and even more, for example, a coffee machine, washing machine, refrigerator, etc.
Based on all the above options, the most profitable place, in terms of accommodation, is Rome, even taking into account the tax tax, but as they say, everyone chooses for himself what he likes best.
Features of rest
The main reason tourists travel to Lazio is the sea. In Italy, it is very warm in summer, it is a pleasure to relax by the sea on the beach. In addition to the sea, you can also go to one of the largest rivers - the Tiber, where there are also lovers of swimming in fresh water, but there are not many of them. Yet the sea in Italy is more popular.
In addition, do not forget about the rich history of the country, its sights and architectural masterpieces. Some buildings are already very many years old.
In general, the whole vacation passes. People try classic food, bathe, sunbathe, travel the region from one province to another, enjoy the sights and attend excursions.
sights
In conclusion, I would like to tell separately about the most famous attractions in Lazio, which you definitely need to visit if you have such an opportunity.
It’s probably worth starting with the Circeo National Park. It was founded by order of Benito Mussolini himself in 1934. The main goal was to preserve the remains of the Pontic marshes. Over time, the remains of Neanderthals and their tools began to be found there. The total area of the park is simply huge - 8.5 km 2 . In total, Circeo National Park is divided into 5 zones: forest, cape, coastal dunes, swamps and the island of Zannone.
The second place is the great Colosseum, the construction of which began in 72 BC. e. This place does not need an introduction, probably there is no such person who has never heard of it.
Next, you should definitely visit the Pantheon. This temple was erected in 27 BC. e. and is still the most significant object built in those days. Many architects to this day argue about how the dome of the temple was erected, because at that time it was extremely difficult to do.
Since the territory of Lazio is completely surrounded by the Vatican City, you should definitely go to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. The only thing worth remembering is the queues in some places.
Do not forget about the castle of Sant'Angelo, the Spanish Steps, Capitol Hill, the Baths of Trajan and the Baths of Caracalla. All this is no longer in the Vatican, if that.
Lazio is a storehouse of historical sites and attractions. To see everything for a short vacation is simply unrealistic, even taking into account excursions, although, on the other hand, this is probably the best option to date.
Actually, that’s all. Have a good trip!