Sport

The sea of ​​Santa Marinella is characterized by a unique clarity which over the years has protected the seabed rich in a particular Mediterranean flora and fauna especially in the Pierucci Wall which is almost a km long.

Here you can find rocks and coves where many species of fish have their dens while in Punta della Vipera you can see the ruins of an ancient complex of tanks for fish farming with a large murenaio.

The complex is among the largest in the Mediterranean and is made up of a set of communicating rectangular pools around a circular central pond.

It is a paradise for diving photographers who can also enjoy the remains of wrecks such as that of Liburna, at 38 meters deep, a cable laying ship sunk about thirty years ago to prevent trawling that ruins the seabed.

Given the shallow depth of the sea, diving can also be done in apnea (holding the breath). While for those wishing to learn, in Santa Marinella there is also a centre with a school for divers.

The coast of Santa Marinella and in particular Punta Banzai is one of the places most appreciated by wave surfers for the quality of the waves that are created.

It is one of the few places near Rome where surfers from all over Europe meet and national and international competitions are held.

A surf school was started in 2002 and Italy Surf Expo takes place in Santa Severa, an international event thanks to which Italy hosted a stage of the World Challenger Series of Stand Up Paddle.

For those who love details: Punta Banzai is located at km 56.300 of the coastal road.

The reef runs right and left with small and large swells from SE, SW, W and NW directions even with a strong sea wind.

The distance between the rocky beaches north of Santa Marinella and the sandy beaches south of Santa Teresa includes 24 km of coastline.

Sandy beaches run along one of the clearest seas north of Rome: for this reason it is called 'the Pearl of the Tyrrhenian Sea' and is much loved.

The beaches are equipped with deckchairs, umbrellas and reception services and the stretch of beach in the Majorca Park is characterized by terraced-type stilts that have a characteristic pier ouy towards the sea.

On these piers small boats are moored and the complex appears very characteristic and picturesque to the point that it is a typical representation of Santa Marinella.

It enjoys a particularly pleasant climate due to the geographical position and the protection of the Tolfa Mountains which stop the cold winds from the north and thus prolong the pleasure of the bathing season.

in Cellino San Marco, for fans of the two-wheeled world, there are different types of experiences that you can try.

For mountain bike lovers, there are dirt roads between Cellino - Squinzano mixed dirt road of almost 30 km for an easy and pleasant route, even for the less sporty.

But the cycling holiday in Salento is now a must for all lovers of travel on two wheels and there are many routes that pass through Cellino San Marco, being a different way to plan a visit to the famous wine cellars for wine tastings.

In Cellino San Marco there are riding schools that allow you to get closer to equestrian sport and to go horse riding. In fact one of the experiences to have in Salento is to ride along the ways and paths between the fields.

Equestrian practice has always been very widespread in the Salento in the past, especially for traveling and for work in the fields, so much so that Puglia is also famous for the Murgesi horses. An Italian breed that derives from Spanish horses and is famous for its brilliant colour, tranquillity and pride as well as beauty.

In April, a curious event organized by the Hobby Moto d'Epoca Association and the Motoclub '97, and an exhibition dedicated to vintage motorcycles with the participation of the most representative Reatini pilots.

The competition is attended by motorcyclists and skiers from all over the Region, who parade by arm in their vintage motorcycles from Rieti to Terminillo.

It is a re-enactment of the first edition of the competitive Motorcycling, which took place on February 27, 1938.

The competition consisted of a mixed test of cross-country skiing and motorcycle regularity, which could be attended by all motorcyclists skiers or motorcyclists with a skier on board.

The two had to tackle a course, from Rome to Terminillo, and a cross-country skiing circuit.

The re-enactment ends with the start of the old 5 km long cross-country ski run by the participating skiers.

During the day beyond the historical re-enactment, it is possible to follow an enogastronomic itinerary with the best products of the province of Rieti.

The journey of Peter the Hermit unites the municipalities of Trevi in ​​Lazio and Rocca di Botte in Abruzzo in a circular route. It starts from Rocca di Botte and cross the municipalities of the area of ​​Carsolano to enter Lazio in Riofreddo.

Crossing Oricola, Arsoli, Cervara di Roma, you will then reach Trevi nel Lazio along the Aniene Valley.

The return route then passes through Vallepietra and the mountains of Campo Secco and Campo della Pietra.