Where do wealthy Romans go to the beach?

Indeed, in the golden days of the Roman Empire, Lavinio [also known as Lido di Enea] was a favourite destination of wealthy Romans who built opulent villas here. Today, Lavinio is still an exclusive place; many well-known personalities of Italian politics and entertainment have a villa here.



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Between the Bay of Naples and rumbling Mount Vesuvius was anarea considered prime real estate by the ancient Romans. Pompeii,Stabiae, Herculaneum, and other nearby communities were theyear-round vacation destinations of Roman aristocrats.

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Less well-heeled Romans were also drawn to the Gulf, going to Tibur (now Tivoli), Antium (now Anzio) and Baiae, now sunken at the bottom of the sea. This was not a classic seaside vacation in today's sense. People did splash around on the beach but were mainly interested in the healing springs in the thermal baths.

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