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Everyone loves taking advantage of the lively, buzzing atmosphere in the centre of Rome's cultural life, but often the chaos of the city can make you feel like you need a break from the monuments, churches and architecture in central Rome and spend some quality time relaxing on the beach.

Luckily, Rome has even more to offer than the rich cultural life we see in the city. If you're going to be in Rome for more than just a few days, after renting your Rome accommodation in the centre, you could take a short break to the coast - just like many of the locals do during the summer months! After a short bus journey from the centre, you could be sunbathing on one of the most beautiful beaches in the area.

However, if you have the luxury of access to a car, or catch the train, slightly further away you will find the magnificent beaches at Sperlonga, a coastal town in the province of Latina, about half way between Rome and Naples. To the north of the headland is the modern part of Sperlonga, catering mainly for tourists keen on well-developed beaches. Yet Sperlonga's true gem lies south of the town. Here, a little beyond the harbour stretches a fantastic length of beach, with beautifully clean sand and water. Here you can bring you own towels and umbrellas, whereas on the tourist beaches, you have to rent them. To get to Sperlonga simply catch the Rome to Napoli train and get off at Fondi-Sperlonga. At Fondi station, return bus tickets in the little toacco kiosk at the station then catch the Sperlonga bus from directly outside the station. The trip into Sperlonga takes around 15 minutes. rome holidays