7 beautiful places near Rome
Want to take a few days to spend as a couple? Just a short distance from the capital there are some very nice villages full of attractions to visit, restaurants to try and magical places. Here is our selection of beautiful and romantic places near Rome.
Fairytale Land
An hour and a half drive from Rome is the small hamlet of Sant’Angelo, in the province of Viterbo, also nicknamed Fairy Tale Land. In fact, it will be enough to walk through the narrow streets of this magical hamlet to feel like you are in an animated film. The idea of beautifying the place with murals started by the Cultural Association Art and Entertainment (2016) and today it has been a great success all over the world. We also recommend taking the “Fairy Tale Castles Trail” to get to know the neighboring villages.
Santa Severa
Castles always have their charm, especially if they overlook the sea. This is the case of Santa Severa Castle, a 14th-century fortress located in the hamlet of Santa Severa in the municipality of Santa Marinella. This manor always organizes very interesting events and there is also a hostel inside. Well sleeping in a castle kissed by sea water is not for everyone….
Frascati
It is one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in the Castelli Romani. Frascati offers a crazy view of Rome and many spots where you can admire the magic of the night: Villa Torlonia, the Belvedere promenade , Piazza San Rocco. In addition, there are many quaint and intimate little restaurants in town. Ideal for an evening by candlelight, eating traditional Roman and Frascatan dishes. We also recommend a day trip to the Tuscolo Archaeological Cultural Park, you will find a picnic area with a barbecue area.
Castel Gandolfo
From the city we move on to the beautiful landscape filled with the beauty of Lake Albano. All you need to do is bring a towel, buy two sandwiches with the legendary porchetta at one of the lakefront bar restaurants, and some music. The rest is taken care of by the enchanting natural landscape surrounding the volcanic lake in the Castelli Romani area.
Anguillara Sabazia
Anguillara Sabazia is a quaint village overlooking Lake Bracciano. It is located within the Bracciano-Martignano Regional Natural Park and offers wonderful views of the freshwater mirror.
Being less well known than Bracciano, it is an ideal destination for those looking for places that are not too crowded and more intimate. In addition, its proximity to Rome (just over 30 km) makes it possible to take day trips out of town without having to sleep a night out.
Sperlonga
The pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea is truly worth a visit. Its little white houses overlooking the sea are a must-see at least once in a lifetime. To admire the view from the village you just have to climb a few steps (it’s all uphill) and you get to the center where you find places for an aperitif, ice cream parlors and restaurants. In summer the sea is a sight to behold!
Nemi
Nemi has been voted one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Famous for its wild strawberries, this place is actually worth discovering all year round. In fact, the view of the lake makes everything more romantic. In some restaurants you can enjoy a magical view. A candlelight dinner? Or an ice cream in the narrow streets of the village?