Anzio, Italy. Since Roman times: a popular resort city and watersports center where Festa del Moree sailing races are held and the birth place of Nero. Roman remains include ruins of the port, a theater and Nero's villa. www.europeantravelcheap.com

It is a quaint city located about 50 kilometers south of Rome. At one time it was an important Roman port… today, it's well known for its seaside harbor setting, it is a fishing port popular with tourists and a departure point for ferries and hydroplanes to the Pontine Islands of Ponza, Palmarola and Ventotene. The city bears great historical significance as the site of a crucial Allied landing during World War II (they have a large display overlooking the land area). I actually had people as me if was an American and when I said yes... almost kissed me for saving them from the Nazi’s.

Anzio has been awarded the Blue Flag for the quality of its beaches stretching for miles, remains of Roman walls and openings dot the beaches, restaurants line the port and fresh seafood is cheap and plentiful. If I go back to Italy... Anzio will be on my list of places to spend a few days.

		Anzio is connected to Rome by the Via Nettunense (SS207), the Via Ardeatina (SS601) and by the Roma-Nettuno railroad that stops in the stations of Lavinio, Villa Claudia, Marechiaro, Anzio Colonia and Anzio.