Port of Civitavecchia

About Civitavecchia, Guide and Tourist Attractions
(Civitavecchia, Lazio, Italy)

Civitavecchia is a coastal town offering a seaside resort as well as the added advantage of being only an hour's drive from Rome.

The town is often overlooked by tourists, who favour spending more time in the eternal city; however, those who take the time to explore it find a variety of natural and historic attractions.

What to do in Civitavecchia

The beaches of St Augustine, La Frasca or Pirago all offer sun, sand and relaxation, while the town's parks offer a natural scenic alternative for relaxing. Visitors to Civitavecchia will find no shortage of activities to keep them occupied during their stay.

Tourist Attractions

Fans of history and sightseeing will find Civitavecchia full of interesting landmarks, museums and historical sights. During a sightseeing tour, you might visit the Forte Michelangelo, Fontana del Vanvitelli, Porta Livorno, Darsena Roma, Antico Lazzaretto and La Roccs ed i resti romani. If you want to indulge yourself, take a trip to 'La Ficoncella', which offers thermal baths with reputed therapeutic properties. These are very popular with both visitors and locals. Civitavecchia's beaches are an excellent place to relax and a catch a few rays or enjoy some watersports.