It takes less than ten euros and half an hour to transform a Roman day. A few days ago, two wooden swimming pools nestled in the greenery reopened for the season: straw umbrellas unfurled once again, a bar that smells of breakfast. All just a stone’s throw from the center, inside a park where water has been flowing for two thousand years: it’s the Summer Village, in the green heart of the Caffarella Valley, at the Egeria Spring.
Yes, right there, where the city’s clamour fades and the meadows of the Appia Antica begin. A place many Romans drive past without knowing it exists.
Two pools among the trees (and plastic-free)
The Summer Village isn’t your typical concrete resort. It features two outdoor pools nestled in the greenery, surrounded by wooden relaxation areas with names that evoke a tropical vacation: the Waikiki Deck by the pool, the Kahuna Lounge and Hula Bay amidst the greenery, and the Lani Garden for weekends.
Nearby, you’ll find a kiosk bar for breakfast and aperitifs and a restaurant for lunch and dinner, serving dishes made with fresh ingredients. There are hot showers, parking just a short walk away, accessible facilities for people with disabilities, and a pet-friendly area for dogs weighing up to 4 kg.
The detail that makes all the difference: the facility is completely plastic-free and mindful of its environmental impact. No discarded disposable cups, in a park that is already a protected archaeological site in its own right. Swimming here feels different when you’re surrounded by the same streams that inspired the Latin poets.
Aperitifs, DJ sets, and parties: what’s happening this summer
From June onward, the days don’t end with the last swim. The regular event is an aperitif by the pool, with fresh cocktails, music, and a sunset over the greenery: feet in the water and your mind already on vacation.
There are also evening DJ sets and the option to book the space for private events like birthdays, graduations, corporate parties, and bachelorette parties. The dates for individual events are announced on a case-by-case basis on Summer Village’s social media channels (Instagram and Facebook), so if you’re aiming for a specific evening, it’s worth keeping an eye on them.
2026 Prices: How much does a day at Summer Village cost?
News that makes families and wallets happy: on weekdays, prices start at €6 for a half-day in the Kahuna Lounge area. Here is the updated schedule for 2026.
Monday–Friday (10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.)
- Kahuna Lounge: €6 for half a day, €8 for a full day
- Hula Bay: €7 for half a day, €9 for a full day
- Waikiki Deck (poolside): €8 for half a day, €10 for a full day
- Late-afternoon admission (5:00–8:00PM ): €5
Saturday, Sunday, and holidays (9:30 AM–8:00 PM)
- Kahuna Lounge: €10 for half a day, €15 for a full day
- Hula Bay: €12 for half a day, €16 for a full day
- Waikiki Deck: €14 for half a day, €18 for a full day
- Late-afternoon admission ( 5:00–7:00PM ): €6
Children under 10: €5 on weekdays, €7 on weekends. Free for children 4 and under.
How to get there?
📍 The Summer Village is located at Via dell’Almone 105 (00178 Rome), within the Egeria–Appio Park, between the Appio Latino and the Caffarella, right next to the Appia Antica.
🚇 Metro: Line A, Arco di Travertino stop, then bus 660 or about a 10-minute walk.
🚌 Bus: Lines 118, 660, 663, 664, 765 — Appia Pignatelli/Almone stop
🚗 Car: From central Rome, follow Via Appia Nuova → Via Appia Pignatelli. Parking available in the area.
🛵 Scooter/kick scooter: Easily navigable road and free parking in the area.
