Santa Marinella stretches along the Southern Etrurian Coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, sheltered by the Tolfa Mountains. Its many inlets and varied seabed create waves, appreciated by surfers from all over Europe. Every year, on the renowned “Banzai Beach”, the best young athletes compete for the title of Italian Champion in the various age categories.
The coast of Santa Marinella
The fascinating seabed, consisting of rocks and stones, hosts several species of Mediterranean marine fauna and, also thanks to the crystalline sea waters, the beach of Santa Marinella attracts many beachgoers, and not only during the Summer.
The stilt houses of Santa Marinella@Ph by Carolina-De-Nicolò
Worth a visit is the Maiorca Park, with its terraced stilt houses on wooden pillars that offer, at sunset, an unforgettable spectacle of lights.
The ancient history of Santa Marinella is testified by Castles, Roman villas, and ruins. The territory also preserves impressive archaeological sites, such as Castrum Novum, a Roman maritime colony from 264 BC, the ancient Etruscan settlement of Pyrgi, and the numerous Roman bridges on the ancient Via Aurelia.
The magnificent Castle of Santa Severa
But the true jewel of Santa Marinella is the Castle of Santa Severa, a few kilometres from the “Riserva naturale di Macchiatonda”, one of the most enchanting places in Lazio of enormous historical, cultural and naturalistic value. Today, the Medieval Castle is visitable all year, and hosts exhibitions, events, concerts, guided tours, sport activities, and much more. This magical manor kissed by the sea also houses a hostel for young people and families with fourteen rooms and forty beds.