Santa Marinella, which is 60 kilometres and less than an hour by car from Rome, is a popular surfers’ paradise. The territorial peculiarities of this part of the Lazio coastline make it ideal for surfing which has been very popular in the area since the 1980s.
The winds and currents create perfect surfing conditions
The jagged coast with its many bays and inlets has a rocky bottom which means that the waves reach the seafront with greater intensity. The formation of the bays in the area channel the winds and the sea currents in such a way that they create perfect waves to the delight of surfing enthusiasts.
The most popular spot on the coast is Banzai Beach
The most notable spot on this stretch of coast is Banzai Beach and it is one of the few local beaches that is famous worldwide. Banzai Beach was discovered about 30 years ago and today the town has many surf schools and regularly hosts national and international surfing events.
Events also take place in Santa Severa
The Banzai Surf School was founded in 2002, and in 2014 the nearby town of Santa Severa hosted the Italy Surf Expo. The area has also hosted the World Challenger Series of Stand-Up Paddle, with some of the world’s best athletes competing.
