Holidays in Sabaudia are an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful countryside and practice various sports, for example, horse riding or sailing. Sabaudia is considered to be a cozy resort with relatively few hotels here, and therefore, when planning your vacation in Sabaudia, it is worth taking care of booking hotels in advance. There are different ways of how to get to Sabaudia. The starting point is usually Rome.
Table of Contents:
When to travel to Sabaudia
Sabaudia is a small, but unique resort in its own way. It is located on the territory of the Circeo National Park and has two beach lines at once – lake and sea ones. The thing is that the lake and the sea in Sabaudia are separated by only a small strip of sandy beaches, thus forming a unique natural landscape.
Sabaudia is mostly visited during the swimming season, which lasts for about 6 months here. The local sea shore attracts tourists by its sandy beaches and warm Tyrrhenian Sea. Travellers are welcome to Sabaudia at any time of the year, but the period from May to October is especially in demand.
After some research, I decided to put together information I have previously found out and create a complete guide on how to organize a holiday in Sabaudia. I figured out how to get to Sabaudia, where to stay & what to see there. I really hope this detailed information will help you plan your trip to this magnificent sea resort located not far from Rome.
How to get to Sabaudia
Please note that some of the links on the website might be affiliate links, which means that at absolutely no extra cost for you our website will earn a small commission. Thank you for supporting this project! Our Disclaimer
Where do you fly into to get to Sabaudia? You can get to Sabaudia from Rome, because the closest international airport is located exactly there. Both direct and connecting flights land in Rome from all over the world. The current flight timetable can be checked via specialized online services such as Aviasales and others. I often use Aviasales when planning my trips, because it can compare a great variety of available flight options at the same time.
How to get to Sabaudia from Rome
You can get to Sabaudia from Rome, where the nearest international airport of arrival is located. As I found out, the distance between Sabaudia and Rome is about 98 km. Tourists can use either public transport or a taxi. A rented car is also a good idea, especially if you plan to travel actively around the region.
How to get to Sabaudia from Rome by public transport
If you plan to use public transport when traveling, there are two ways to get to Sabaudia.
The first one is to take a train from Rome Termini station to the town of Priverno Fossanova. The travel time is a slightly less than an hour. Then you need to make a change to a bus leading directly to Sabaudia. You can check the train timetable at the Raileurope online service. Bus transportation is carried out by Cotral.
The second option is to go by Rome underground to the final stop called Laurentina, where there is a bus station with direct Rome-Sabaudia buses. The same company Cotral operates the service. Please note that buses on this route depart only 5 times a day.
How to get to Sabaudia from Rome by taxi
If you don’t want to waste time making changes and searching for transport on the spot, you can order a taxi to Sabaudia in advance. Tourists can find a taxi near the arrival’s terminal of the Rome airport, or catch one in the city.
Also, as an option, you can pre-order a private transfer. In that case the driver with the car will already be waiting for you at the appointed time in the chosen place. To order transfer services, various international services are used, such as Kiwitaxi, Intui.Travel and other similar ones. The total travel time by taxi or transfer is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Transfer services are considered to be comfortable and fast way of how to get to Sabaudia from Rome.
How to get to Sabaudia from Rome by car
One of the most convenient ways to get to Sabaudia is to rent a car in Rome. This option is quite popular among travelers, since it gives the opportunity to visit not only Sabaudia, but also other interesting places in the surrounding area. Rome and Sabaudia are connected by motorway #SR148 (see on the map). You can book the desired class of car in advance via various online services, for example, Discover Cars, Economybookings, etc. In my opinion, a car is one of the most comfortable and fastest ways of how to get to Sabaudia and then travel around.
Where to stay in Sabaudia
After you have already decided how to get to Sabaudia, it is the time to define your accommodation possibilities. You can stay in Sabaudia either in hotels or in apartments. When choosing accommodation, it is worth paying attention to which beach it belongs. AS I figured out, the beach on the lake is a more peaceful and quieter place, but you cannot swim in the lake. That is why, if you come to Sabaudia mainly for a beach holiday, you should look for a hotel or apartments near the sea shore.
4-star hotels
Il San Francesco Charming Hotel 4* is located 700 m from the beach. In summer a free shuttle to the beach is provided. Guests can also enjoy an indoor pool and a steam bath. The hotel has a restaurant with a veranda. You can stay in rooms of different capacities, including family rooms. Some rooms have balconies. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and is free of charge. Free private parking is provided on site. It is important to have a parking space in case you choose a car as a way of how to get to Sabaudia. The reception is open 24 hours and offers luggage storage services.
Hotel Oasi di Kufra 4* is located on the first beach line. The hotel has a spa area and a bar. Guests can stay in single, double, triple or quadruple rooms, as well as apartments. All rooms have balconies. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel for free. Free private parking is provided on site. The front desk serves guests 24/7 and offers luggage storage services.
What to see in Sabaudia
The main attraction of Sabaudia is its natural landscapes. Sabaudia resort has not only a unique location between the lake and the sea, but is also surrounded by the Circeo National Park with its extraordinary flora and fauna.
The Circeo National Park has a very diverse nature. Here you can find selva forests, the Monte Circeo mountains, coastal dunes, 4 salt lakes with unique species of birds living on them, as well as the Pontine marshes and the island of Zanonne. The Sabaudia resort is partially located on one of the salt lakes of the park, namely Lake Paola. Swimming in the lake is prohibited. Only the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is located behind a narrow sand spit from the lake, is suitable for swimming.
Tourist centers, from which the visit to the Circeo Park begins, are located in several towns along the shore. In Sabaudia, the tourist center is located at Via Carlo Alberto, 107. Entrance to the park is free. The park has marked walking and cycling routes.
Beaches of Sabaudia
Of course, vacationers love Sabaudia as a resort, first of all, for its endless sandy dune beaches. The swimming season in Sabaudia lasts up to six months and ends in late September – mid-October, thanks to the mild Mediterranean climate and warm waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The beaches of Sabaudia are a long sand spit, stretching for several kilometers between the salt lake Paola and the sea shore. This spit is actually sand dunes of fine whitish and golden sand. The entrance to the water is gentle and gradual. Sabaudia beaches are some of the cleanest on the shore and regularly receive the Blue Flag award.
According to my research, the most popular beaches in Sabaudia includes Duna 31.5 which has all the necessary infrastructure and is suitable for families with children. Another one is Lido Azzurro Sabaudia with developed infrastructure, but sometimes there are waves due to the open space. One more popular place for relaxing is La Bufalara Beach. It is the most secluded beach of all, located closest to the Circeo Park. Basically, the beaches in Sabaudia are paid. As I found out, the entrance fee is usually around 15-20 euros per day. If you wish, you can find free areas for rest, but they are not equipped.
In conclusion
In terms of entertainment, Sabaudia offers various water sports – water skiing, surfing, parasailing, and you can also play beach volleyball, for which there are special areas on the beaches. There are playgrounds for children on the beaches too.
In general, I can say that a holiday in Sabaudia is more suitable for those travelers who like to contemplate nature rather than hang out at night discos. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes at the resort, however, night clubs and parties until the morning are not accepted here, which is why young people may find the resort boring. On the other hand, the place is perfect for single travelers, couples, and also for those traveling in pairs.
On an excursion from Sabaudia, you can go to the neighboring towns of Terracina and Gaeta. There are different ways of how to get to Sabaudia as well as how to get from Sabaudia to other resorts, to my mind, but a car remains one of the best options for exploring the surrounding area.
Take a note! When going on a trip to Italy, do not forget to take out travel insurance, which is useful for receiving a tourist visa and for solving emerging medical problems when travelling in another country. You can purchase insurance via online services, for example, via EKTA and others. You can choose from different modes, including quiet, active or extreme rest.
Photo above the article: N i c o l a
Julia is an experienced traveller, BA in International Relations and Languages and true lover of planning trips in advance. Learn more about the author…
