Where to go to the seaside by train in Italy: find it out

Where to go to the seaside by train in Italy: find it out

There are many Italian cities that can be reached by train. If you are thinking about a holiday of sun, sand and relaxation, this list is for you. Here is where to go to the seaside by train: these places are easily accessible from some of the major Italian cities and, of course, will offer you a wonderful sea.

 

Where to go to the seaside from Milan

What are the best seaside places that can be reached by train from Milan? They are mainly these three:

  • Genoa and the Cinque Terre. An ideal solution for those who want to spend a totally relaxing holiday. From Milan to Genoa Piazza Principe takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes by train. From Genoa, take the regional line to La Spezia: each stop is one of the beautiful villages dotting the Cinque Terre.
  • Venice. From Milan to Venice Mestre is about two hours by train. From the Venetian capital, it will not be difficult to reach the sandy beaches, which characterise the Venetian coastline, from the Lagoon by heading north towards Eraclea Mare.
  • Riviera Romagnola. Nothing could be simpler: take the high-speed train to Bologna Centrale station (about 1 hour) and then take the regional train to Rimini Miramare (about 1 hour and 30 minutes): two and a half hours in all and you will be at the seaside. Rimini is the ideal destination for fun-seekers.

 

Where to go to the seaside from Rome

First of all, we must mention Rome’s lido par excellence, Ostia, which is easily reached from Roma Termini by taking the Roma-Lido railway line. In all, it takes about 45 minutes.
Heading north, there is one of the most popular places for all Romans who decide to spend a day at the seaside: we are talking about Santa Marinella, whose railway station is served by the regional line FR5. By train, it will take you just under an hour.

Towards the south, you can take the train in the direction of Nettuno and get off at Anzio or at Nettuno itself: excellent choices for those who want to spend the day at the seaside with the family, as the beaches here are large, sandy and perfectly equipped.
And how can we not mention the splendid Sabaudia, the VIP beach resort? From Rome, you have to arrive by train at Priverno-Fossanova (56 minutes) and then take a Cotral bus to Sabaudia. The journey is a little longer but well worth it, considering the beauty of the place.

 

Where to go to the seaside from Naples

From the Napoli Centrale station in Piazza Garibaldi, take the Circumvesuviana towards Sorrento. Once past Pozzano station, you can enjoy the sea of the Sorrento Coast by stopping at one of these stations:

  • Scrajo;
  • Vico Equense;
  • Seiano;
  • Meta;
  • Piano;
  • Sant’Agnello;
  • Sorrento.

Beware of one thing: to reach the beaches you have to descend several steps, so it is best to travel as light as possible, carrying only the bare essentials.

 

Where to go to the seaside in Apulia

The sea can be reached by train in Apulia as well. In particular, you have to take the Adriatic line, the one that connects Bari to Lecce, then head towards Salento. The railway continues along the coast to Monopoli. You can stop at Mola di Bari, or in Polignano a Mare, birthplace of the great Domenico Modugno.

If you want to take a slightly more complicated route, you can take a train to Foggia (1 hour 30 minutes) and then a bus to Vieste (another hour and a half). The journey is long but the place beautiful, so it is worth it.

 

Where to go to the seaside from Palermo

Sicily’s beaches would deserve a chapter of their own, but here are the best seaside places that can be easily reached by train from Palermo:

  • Cefalù (1 hour);
  • Castellammare del Golfo (1 hour 45 minutes). Along this route there are also popular seaside resorts such as Cinisi, Terrasini, Balestrate, Alcamo Marina.

 

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Visiting the Scrovegni Chapel, Giotto's masterpiece in Padua

The Scrovegni Chapel in Padua is a place of great popularity. Here, in fact, is preserved one of the most famous painting cycles created by Giotto and his school. The work represents one of the greatest examples of Western figurative art, a revolutionary and marvellous work. Every year thousands of tourists come to Padua to visit this unique place and admire what is considered Giotto’s masterpiece. The History of the Scrovegni Chapel The official name of this building would be ‘Santa Maria della Carità’. “Scrovegni’ is the surname of the commissioner of the work, Enrico degli Scrovegni, a banker, politician and patron of the arts from Padua. His father, Rinaldo degli Scrovegni, was a man of great fame at the time, even though this was not the best: Dante had put him in Inforno for his activities as a usurer. According to some rumours, Enrico commissioned the Scrovegni Chapel to ‘expiate’ his father’s sins. In reality, it seems that Enrico had followed in his father’s footsteps, leveraging his monetary activities to pursue a career in politics. Building such a church was a way of ingratiating himself with papal power, gaining a very important political ally. The banker spared no expense to realise the work and relied on the greatest painter of the time, the Tuscan Giotto di Bondone. Giotto’s revolution in Padua Giotto frescoed the entire cycle in the chapel of Santa Maria della Carità in just two years, in the period between 1303 and 1305. The frescoes cover the entire interior surface of the building, representing the History of Salvation. On the triumphal arch and along the aisles we see the Stories of the Life of the Virgin and Christ. On the main walls we find the representation of the Vices and Virtues, with a representation of the Last Judgement on the counter façade. The work is majestic and revolutionary. Giotto introduces, in fact, various elements of perspective, beginning to propose a rendering of the third dimension that will anticipate the pictorial theories of the Renaissance by more than a hundred years. Human beings are represented in their most concrete physicality, animated by real passions, joys and sorrows. As of 2021, the frescoes of the Scrovegni Chapel are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visiting the Scrovegni Chapel: information and useful tips To visit the Scrovegni Chapel it is advisable to book in advance. The ticket office is about 100 m from the site, at the entrance to the Musei Civici agli Eremitani in Piazza Eremitani n.8. It is necessary to be at the entrance of the Chapel at least 5 minutes before the time indicated on the ticket. The visit lasts 15 minutes. In the event of a delay, it will not be possible to enter once the tour has started, but it will be necessary to pay a new ticket and enter the next guided tour. Each tour is for groups of no more than 10 persons, including a guide. These restrictions are due to the fact that the interior of the Scrovegni Chapel is protected and micro-climatised. The entrance and exit doors cannot therefore be opened except at set times. It is possible to take photographs inside the building, as long as you do not use flash and do not touch the paintings. It is not permitted to enter with pets, bags, food and drink. Discover Padua and its treasures In addition to the splendid Giottesque chapel, the centre of Padua has much to offer its visitors. This is the case with the majestic Basilica of Sant’Antonio da Padova, the Palazzo Bo, the Palazzo della Ragione and the Musei Civici Eremitani. Not only that, the Veneto city also boasts grand squares, such as the Piazza dei Signori. The Prato della Valle square in Padua is one of the largest and most impressive in Europe. Find out more about this fascinating city, book your City Sightseeing Padua tour now. Photo Credits: Hugo DK, Wikimedia

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