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With all its historic and artistic attractions, most tourists don t go to Rome for the beaches. But after a few days of sightseeing in the city s stifling summer heat, it s good to know there are handy places nearby to take a refreshing dip in the sea.
Within an hour of the city are several choices, and only a bit farther brings you to some of the prettiest beach towns on the Lazio coast. Because they are within such easy reach of the city, Romans make good use of their beaches in the summer, especially on weekends and in the traditional vacation month of August, so expect to find crowds of others competing for a patch of sand.