Circolo Windsurfing school is located on the private beach, Lido Risorgimento, in Formia on the…read moreTyrrhenian Sea. There is plenty of wind and waves for all types of water sports. Armando and Francesco will hook you up with wind surfing, canoeing, paddle boarding (sup) equipment and instruction. Their prices are reasonable and the guys are incredibly friendly and fun. They speak English and give great tips on local things to do and see as well. I took advantage of the calmer days and paddle boarded my way around the gulf. The water is clean, clear, warm and perfect for boarding out as far or near as you like. There is a bit of sailboat and canoe traffic, but all the big boats stay beyond the mussel reef, so it is also a really safe area to learn.

This is one of many options to rent some chairs and umbrellas on the nice beach of Sperlonga (west…read moreof the Torre Truglia). Like I said, options in this lovely beach town are plenty. The reason we chose this one is simple: They had the nicest chairs and best umbrellas (really blocking the sun) on the beach. But this also comes at a price: a hefty 30 Euros for two chairs and one umbrella. But besides that we had a nice time here on the beach. The beach is clean and the noise level surprisingly low. Beer was quite cheap and cold... and you will need a bunch if you visit in summer. Getting pretty hot here. The spots on the beach sell out pretty fast....but if you're in town a bit longer you also can reserve a spot for the next day. Staff was nice and helpful. So, all in all a nice place. But later on in Calabria (Nicotera Marina) we found an equally nice beach...almost empty. With two chairs and an umbrella for 8 Euros. But if you can't go that far south, then this here is a good option.

4.5 stars - You could easily pass Zi' Anna driving through Formia, especially heading northbound…read more Its waterside location; literally on the dock, adjacent to seafood businesses and parking, a short walk from the passenger ferry port, requires northbound drivers to head down to the rotary, turn around and access from the southbound road. There is ample covered outdoor seating, a large indoor dining room, and like many long-standing restaurants in this area, Zi' Anna employs professional wait staff, who see their role as your guide to the experience, and take that role seriously. That said, you won't be forgotten wherever you sit, and your server is the best resource for the perfect wine to pair with any of the delicious offerings on their relatively concise menu. You are in a fishing port, and you are there for expertly-prepared seafood. Start with the antipasto di mare, alici marinate or insalata di polpo. The gamberetti e rucola are also sublime. A pasta dish is a must here, and you can't go wrong with most - all of them prepared to a creamy level of refinement that in my opinion is taken for granted by locals. Staples: linguine agli scampi, risotto alla pescatora, schiaffoni alla Cardinale or with zucchini and gamberi. Portions are traditionally moderate, so you can have/share an antipasto, pasta dish and a second course. The fritto misto di mare is a classic, grigliata mista di pesce prepared to perfection, grilled baby calamari are perfectly tender. We live in NYC so perhaps our pricing expectations are skewed, but $10-12 for a plate of pasta this good is a bargain by us. Generally we are 5-7 people at dinner for a cost of under 200 euros. €30 pp average, including wine, for a meal at this level is hard to beat. We've been out to many meals in Formia and Zi' Anna is a go-to.

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