Leaving chaos behind, we can spend some time admiring the treasures and beauties of the coast north of Rome.
Our journey starts in Cerveteri with the “Banditaccia” necropolis. A great start, because the site has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2004.
The necropolis preserves thousands of Etruscan tombs its urban plan is similar to the one of a town, with streets, squares and neighborhoods, which varies according to the historical period and the social status of each family.
Cerveteri Necropoli della Banditaccia
All the tombs have a great cultural importance but, among these, two have a very special charm.The Tomb of the Greek Vases, dating back to the sixth century BC and the Tomb of the Reliefs accessible only a long staircase carved into the stone leading to a large room with a ceiling supported by two columns topped by Aeolic capitals.
Tomba dei Rilievi
After the visit to the necropolis, our next destination is the Castle of Santa Severa, the castle kissed by the sea.
Here we find one of the most beautiful places in Lazio. In the ancient medieval village, an enchanted atmosphere will bring you magically into another dimension.
Castello di Santa Severa and its coast
With its narrow stone streets and arches, today the village still retains its old charm. The entire area is a vast complex of buildings and squares, where you can experience everyday life in the medieval castle.
Visiting the village will be a unique experience: you will have the chance to admire the beautiful attractions of the Museum of the Sea and Ancient Navigation, the Museum of the Territory and the Naval Antiquarium. Or, if you love technology, we recommend a trip to Pyrgi in virtual reality.
Now we enter the Castle with its typical rectangular shape, enriched by the presence of four towers on each side of the building. The day tour is exciting, but the time tour is like a fairy-tale.
Have you ever thought of spending a night sleeping in a castle? In the Castle of Santa Severa it is possible. The recently opened hostel boasts 11 rooms if you want to treat yourself to a weekend of emotions by the sea.
Ostello al Castello di Santa Severa
In the evening you can take a relaxing stroll in Santa Marinella. Not far from the Castle, the town is known for the beauty of its early-twentieth-century Italian Liberty-style buildings.
If you like sports and the sea, you will be pleased to know that this part of the coast is characterized by the presence of numerous inlets, whose particular seabed forms rolling waves, allowing you to surf all year round. We don’t know how many of you are surfers, but in any case, we have given you an idea!
After a night spent in the Castle of Santa Severa, and after a good breakfast, we leave for the last stage of our tour, destination Tolfa.
Almost hidden among steep cliffs, Tolfa is located in the immediate hinterland and boasts important historical and cultural roots. An unspoiled area of over 17,000 hectares is the main attraction of this town, the ideal meeting place of continental and Mediterranean climates, that promotes biodiversity with an exceptional flora and fauna.
Tolfa
Tolfa is famous for its artisanal activities, including the processing of leather and meat. A famous event takes place every year in August, the Butteri Tournament, with exhibitions and competitions of cowboys from various regions. The calf-catching contest and the “merca” (livestock branding) are particularly exciting experiences.