This morning, we decided to take a break from the city and go to Ostia beach…read more
From the Porta S. Paolo Metro station (next to the Pyramid) in Testaccio, we took the FC2 train to Cristoforo Colombo station (the end of the line) to Lido di Ostia. Cost: EUR 6,00 for 2 people.
After a 15 minute walk past numerous private beach clubs, we arrived at the V Lounge Beach. We were greeted by white polo uniform-dressed employees in front where they explained the lounge beach's offerings.
For EUR 24,00 admission, we were assigned two beach chairs on the sand close to the water. Note: If you are *not* a "member" of the club, you will not be allowed access to the swimming pools.
Unlike resorts in Mexico or the US, beach chair towels are not provided. So, bring your own or you can return to the front entrance and ask to rent towels, as we did. Cost: EUR 6,00 *and* they will hold your identification/passport as added security deposit.
We did not eat at their restaurant, so it's hard to say if the food was good, but we did see that it was set up as a buffet.
I did stop by the cantina by the beach for a fresh juice of carrots, apple, pineapple, and melon, which they kindly juiced fresh for me. (They do not have other green vegetables besides carrots, celery and fennel). Cost: EUR 3,00.
The security person kept many of the beach vendors off the property and was kind enough to provide me with the Wi-Fi password.
Overall, it was a nice day at the beach, but V Lounge seemed a bit pricey for the offerings and the service (aka friendliness) you might be accustomed to in other countries.