We visited Santa Marinella Beach on our visit to Roma so we could get a flavour of beaches in Italy…read moreand to split up our week of Roma sightseeing. Planning it out we were looking at Ostia Beach at first but after reading the online info we decided to take the plunge and take the train from Roma-Trastever station to Santa Marinella. The train ride was supposed to take 45 min but with a delay on the track it was almost an hour. We arrived at Santa Marinella Station and it was evident while on the train that there were other beach goers heading the same way. We got off the train and it was literally a five minute walk to the beach. When arrived there it was classic European style (need to rent a parasol and lounger chair). We paid 30 euros for 2 chairs and a parasol. Some may think this is expensive (I did) but it's the norm at most beaches and totally necessary. The beach was mainly visited by Italians with a few foreigners. You arrive, head down the stairs and look for the beach attendants. A guy spoke english so it was no problem to pay for a chair rental. Just down from the beach chair rental was a cantina bar which sold espresso-cappacino, drinks, ice cream and snacks. A little further down was another cantina which sold pizza, another espresso bar and panning sandwiches. Public restrooms were relatively decently clean and not too stinky. Over some speakers played Bob Marley then some easy listening Wham. The Parasol's are colour coded so you can figure out where you are at. The beach goes around in a half moon shape with the public beaches on both sides. We were there on a 32C day with little clouds so taking a parasol was a must! The sand was so hot to walk on! The water was nice and I would think in the 78 - 80F range. The beach was busy for a Monday but not overly crowded. On the weekend I would think it's quite busy! A wonderful beach experience that we were so happy to do for the day! Totally worth it and would do it again in a heartbeat!

Date of Visit: Friday, 1 July 2016. We took a train from Termini to S. Marinella station for 4,60€,…read morewhich took about an hour. We arrived around 15:00 in the afternoon. This beach is about a 5-10 minute walk from the S. Marinella train station. It wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be for a Friday. Seemed like it was mostly Italian and some tourist that go to this beach. Once you see the rows of umbrellas, you find one of the workers and you can pay to use the umbrellas and chairs (this is a weird concept for me since we don't usually have these things in Hawaii). My friends and I ended up paying for two umbrellas for about 15€ and we just put our towels and bags under it. There seems to be a lot to do around the area, but I personally did not look around too much. There are a few places nearby to grab a bite to eat or drink. There are also people that sell handbags and inflatables on the beach, which was also an interesting sight. Overall, it wasn't a bad first experience. The major factor was the public transportation for that particular day was a mess, so please anticipate such delays as Italian public is always unpredictable.

Loved visiting the Roseto Comunale!…read more If you're visiting the Colosseum or Palatine, the distance to the rose garden is walkable. I highly recommend coming here on a nice, sunny day. There are plenty of benches and seating area so you can relax after a long day of walking and enjoy the scenery. It's really a lovely sight! Also, entrance is free. :)

I'm finally getting around to sharing my feedback about my visit to Giardino degli Aranci (Orange…read moreTree Garden) while in Rome visiting for the 1st time , on Sunday 10/01/2023 - 1pm. Better late than never! ;) This small park is known for its panoramic view of St. Peter's Basilica dome and is located on Aventine Hill, right next to the Basilica di Santa Sabina (must see!) and nearby the Aventine Keyhole (see pics & video included in this review). IMO, I wouldn't make a trip solely to see this site but would definitely check out if you're already in the area since park is a nice spot to relax for a bit because it is shaded w/ tall orange trees and there are multiple benches located around the park for guests to enjoy. Here are a few additional helpful tidbits : - - - no restrooms onsite - - - does have a water fountain - - - no fee to visit Hope this info helps! Rebecca visiting from Austin, Texas (United States)

This is a small park on a hill that over looks Rome in the direction of the Vatican. You definitely…read moreneed a car to get up here and parking has to be paid for using a City of Rome parking app. The park is enclosed by a high wall and it is so quiet. Once you enter, the city noise is all but gone. As you approach the viewing terrace you can see the Vatican Basilica in the distance. The Basilica has the optical illusion effect of getting smaller the closer to the terrace you walk so check it out from the end of the walkway and watch it shrink as you walk toward it. There is one of the potable water fountains you'll find all over Rome here in the park. You can definitely refill you water bottle at any of these water fountains around town including this one. The park is a short walk from the 'Key hole'. You might see a line of people waiting there for a look and some days there is a food truck there as well.