Lazio Region Things to do

Ancient Rome
No Lazio region holiday would be complete without a stay in Rome. The eternal city offers unrivalled history and culture with awesome roman ruins, monuments and relics to admire. Visit the Colloseum and Pantheon and marvel at the sheer scale and sophistication of the Roman Empire. The city of Rome has a multitude of sights that have been astounding and inspiring visitors for centuries.

The Lakes of Lazio Region
Escape to the tranquillity of Lazio's lake country for rest, relaxation and water sports. Lake Bracciano and Lake Martignano offer sailing, fishing and canoeing activities in scenery of immense natural beauty. Surrounded by fragrant pine forests and rolling hills, these lakes provide hot sulphurous springs and spas and many pretty woodland walking trails to explore. Just a short journey from Rome, the pace of life is slow and unhurried and a perfect retreat for families.

Beach Resorts
Less renowned for its beaches than other regions of Italy, Lazio nevertheless has a number of resorts with clear blue seas and fine sand. Very popular with weekending locals, Ostia has a broad range of facilities and entertainment catering to all ages. The charming resort of Sperlonga boasts a wide stretch of golden sand, many intimate restaurants and cafes and intriguing scenery all around. Constant offshore breezes provide rewarding water sports participation and welcome relief from the heat of Rome.

Walking Tours
The most relaxing way to explore the green and pleasant Lazio countryside is a guided walking tour. Discover olive groves and vineyards and admire inspiring roman villas and ancient monasteries along the way. Itineraries include a walk along the Appian Way, the most famous roman road in Italy or taking in coastal villages and cliff tops. A walking tour offers an intimate look at traditional rural life in Lazio region and is a memorable way to spend a day.

The River Tiber
Enjoy an excursion on the River Tiber, the lifeblood of Rome since ancient times. Boat trips will take you past many of Rome's famous landmarks offering unique and spectacular views from the water or cruise further afield into the countryside. With many charming riverside villages and brightly coloured barges and pleasure craft to see, this is an enjoyable and worthwhile trip. Romantic evening dinner cruises are also available.

Tivoli
Do take time to visit the ancient town of Tivoli, a popular tourist destination and just a short journey from the centre of Rome. Here you can view the large roman villa of Hadrian which contains several monuments, sunken baths and temples set around well manicured flower gardens. The medieval Villa D'Este is even more impressive with a series of fountains in lovely grounds and many important relics and artefacts. The town of Tivoli itself has many old buildings to admire, quaint shops and cafes and has developed into a stylish resort with excellent facilities.