If you want to visit the sea in Italy, and just have a good vacation, you should pay attention to Lazio. There are not only excellent sea beaches, but also quite decent coasts near lakes and rivers. In addition, Italy, and Lazio in particular, is very rich in historical sites and attractions, so there is definitely something to see here.
Where is it?
Lazio (Italy) is a large region located in the central part of the country. Its capital is also located in it - the great city of Rome with many temples, cathedrals, fortresses, thermae and other historical sights.
Total area is more than 17 thousand km2. The territory runs along the Apennine Mountains and the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In total, the region includes 5 provinces:
- Frosione.
- Latin.
- Rieti.
- Rom.
- Viterbo.
Also, the state of Vatican City is completely surrounded by the lands of Lazio.
How to get there?
Since Lazio is a region in central Italy, you can only get here by plane,who lands at the airport of Rome, or by car, having made a small rally. There is another option with the train, but due to transfers and the rather high cost of tickets, it is practically unsuitable for consideration. For Europeans, there are many more options available, such as cruise ships, trains, planes, buses and, of course, personal transport. Among the Italians themselves, there is even a saying that, they say, all roads lead to Rome.
Airplane
To get to the center of Italy - Lazio - the easiest way is by plane. You can fly from Moscow in just 3 hours 55 minutes, which, in principle, is not so much. The cost of a one-way ticket starts from 4,500 rubles, but, as a rule, these are flights with one or two transfers. For a direct flight, you need to pay a little more than a thousand on top. Basically, the basic price tag for a non-stop flight varies within a radius of 12-15 thousand rubles.
Rally
Owners of a private car can also go to Italy, to Lazio, but you need to be prepared for the fact that the road will require considerable fuel costs. The journey from Moscow to Rome will take approximately 31 to 35 hours, excluding rest stops. It is also worth remembering that in Europe there are tolls on many roads, and the price for it is different everywhere, it all depends on the country.
As for the trip itself to this area in Italy (Lazio), after leaving Moscow, the path will pass through Belarus. Next, you need to drive through the territoryPoland, then the Czech Republic, Austria and finally Italy.
Description
It's time to tell a little more about the central region of Italy - Lazio.
Its population is 5 million 870 thousand people, most of whom are immigrants from other countries. The main share falls, of course, on Rome. Over 4 million live there.
The climate in the region is quite mild and favorable. The average air temperature in summer reaches 25-26 degrees Celsius. In winter, the thermometer does not fall below +9.
The main activity in the region is the service sector, which is quite logical. Every year, the capital of Italy - Rome, which is located in Lazio - is visited by more than 7 million people, and in order to ensure a comfortable stay, it is necessary to create high-quality conditions. The biggest tourist boom came in 2012, when more than 40 million tourists visited these places.
Also, agriculture is very well developed in Lazio. Preference, of course, is given to the cultivation of olives and grapes, from which Italian fine wines are made.
Housing and prices
Another rather serious issue worth paying attention to is accommodation in Lazio. As mentioned earlier, the region consists of 5 provinces. Accordingly, in order to find a more profitable and interesting offer, it is worth considering all the options. More on this below.
Rome
So, the first option is Rome. Since the city is the tourist center of Italy, the competition here is quite high, so it is in the interests of hoteliers and hotel owners to monitor the price level. It is also worth taking care of booking in advance, since the workload here is constant. Of the available options at the time of writing, the most interesting was the Villa Teresa ("Villa Teresa").
It is located in the northern part of Rome. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and furnished. There is a private bathroom with all amenities. There is also a bar and a shared terrace where you can sunbathe.
As for the price, a classic double room for 10 days will cost 18 thousand rubles, and this is without taking into account the city tax of 3 euros per night per person. Thus, if you rest alone, then another 30 euros will have to be added to 18 thousand, and if together, then this is already 60 euros.
Frosione
Living in Frosion will be something similar to Rome. The conditions and service here are about the same, but the price tag is slightly higher. For a double room with a huge bed and all the amenities at the Waterfall B & B, including a separate dining area and kitchenette, they ask for a little more than 2000 rubles. per night. Rest for 10 days will cost 21,842 rubles. and no city taxes to pay.
Latin
The city of Latina attracts tourists primarily with a relaxing holiday, classicalItalian cuisine and the sea coast. Prices here are much higher than in Rome. So, for a ten-day vacation in a breakfast + bed hotel with all possible amenities, you will have to pay almost 39 thousand rubles. In fairness, it should be noted that although this is a budget option, the service and comfort at the hotel are at a very high level. There are even electric blankets here.
Rieti
Rieti can offer tourists gourmet cuisine, a quiet and relaxing holiday, and the opportunity to admire the old town. Rieti, by the way, has the smallest number of people compared to the other four provinces. However, this does not make the price lower.
The Priscilla B&B is very popular with tourists and has the lowest price tag of all available options at the time of writing. Rest for 10 days for two will cost 30 thousand rubles (15 thousand per person). For this amount, a king-size bed, air conditioning, a private bathroom, a kitchen, a seating area, TV, internet and more are available. The list, in general, is standard. Plus, every day you will need to pay a tax fee of one and a half euros per person.
Viterbo
Last option for today. Viterbo has an old town and many historical places, in fact, that's why they come here. The most popular and affordable option is L'alfiere guest house. It is located only 3.5 km from the historical center of the city. Accommodation for 10 days will cost 26 thousand rubles.plus a tax fee of 1 euro per night and another 1 euro per day for cleaning the room. In terms of amenities, there is everything you need and even more, such as a coffee machine, washing machine, refrigerator, etc.
Based on all the above options, the most profitable place in terms of living is Rome, even taking into account the tax fee, but as they say, everyone chooses what he likes best.
Holiday features
The main reason tourists come to Lazio is the sea. It is very warm in Italy in summer, it is a pleasure to relax by the sea on the beach. In addition to the sea, you can also go to one of the largest rivers - the Tiber, where there are also lovers of swimming in fresh water, but there are not so many of them. Yet the sea in Italy is more popular.
Besides this, one should not forget about the rich history of the country, its sights and architectural masterpieces. Some buildings are very old.
In general, the whole holiday goes like this. People taste classic food, swim, sunbathe, travel around the region from one province to another, enjoy the sights and go on excursions.
Attractions
In conclusion, I would like to separately tell you about the most famous sights in Lazio, which you should definitely visit if you get the opportunity.
You should probably start with the Circeo National Park. It was foundedby order of Benito Mussolini himself in 1934. The main goal was to preserve the remnants of the Pontic Marshes. Over time, the remains of Neanderthals and their tools began to be found there. The total area of the park is simply huge - 8.5 km2. In total, the Circeo National Park is divided into 5 zones: forest, cape, coastal dunes, swamps and Zannone island.
The second place is the great Colosseum, the construction of which began in 72 BC. e. This place needs no introduction, probably there is no such person who has never heard of it.
Next, you should definitely visit the Pantheon. This temple was built in 27 BC. e. and is still the most significant object built in those days. Many architects still argue about how the dome of the temple was erected, because at that time it was extremely difficult to do this.
Since the territory of Lazio completely surrounds the state of the Vatican, you should definitely go to the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. The only thing worth remembering about the queues in some places.
Don't forget about the Castel Sant'Angelo, the Spanish Steps, the Capitoline Hill, the Baths of Trajan and the Baths of Caracalla. All this is no longer in the Vatican, if anything.
Lazio is a storehouse of historical sites and attractions. It's easy to see everything in a short vacationunrealistic, even taking into account excursions, although, on the other hand, this is probably the best option for today.
Actually, that's all. Happy travels!
