Sant'Anastasia Camping

The beach is very close by, but more sandy patches are all along the coast if you care to stray a little further afield. To get in or on the water, site staff can help organise windsurfing lessons or you can head to Sperlonga 10 minutes away for sailing, paddleboarding and scuba diving. Historic and cultural attractions are also within easy reach: a recommended start is Sperlonga, to wander around the medieval town, visit the ancient Roman pleasure palace Villa of Tiberius and climb up the Truglia Tower for fab sea views. Drive for 10 minutes in the opposite directions for Terracina and its handsome medieval Old Town, Roman gate and piazza with stones from the original Roman forum. You should also seek out the paved stretch of the Appian Way, just outside town, and climb up to the Temple of Jupiter Anxur to see the ruins and views over the town and the coast. Alternatively, take a ferry to the Pontine Islands, a little rocky cluster once used as a prison colony. These days, locals and visitors flock here to scuba dive, snorkel, kayak around its sea caves and snap pics of the brightly coloured houses.