What to see and do, what to taste and where to sleep in Fiumicino before taking a flight or waiting between an arrival and a departure. In the post the 10 tips.
Taking a plane is not just the beginning of a journey, but it is itself part of the journey. After leaving the airport car park, we arrive loaded with luggage and anxious to leave as soon as possible. We often find ourselves spending much more time at the airport or in the place of departure (or arrival and transit) than actually on the flight itself. Knowing what to do in certain locations, waiting before catching a flight, can therefore save your life, or your vacation depending on your point of view.
Fiumicino it is undoubtedly one of the least visited places by those who take a plane departing from Leonardo Da Vinci airport, even if it is a very beautiful town, which has so much to offer. Very often, those who take a plane from Fiumicino, arrive at the airport, sit and wait patiently for their flight and their turn of travel. What happens in case of flight delay or prolonged stopover? There is a solution, you can visit the nearby city of Fiumicino and visit one of the 10 things to do, see or taste absolutely before leaving for new adventures.
What to see around Fiumicino airport
1. Episcope of Porto: a medieval village built in 1771 by Cardinal Marcello Lante della Rovere. The two marble columns at the entrance come from the nearby Necropolis of Porto. Entering you enter the internal courtyard, the oldest part of the village.
2. Museum of the Roman ships: where you can admire the remains of a fleet of boats from the Roman age. Those who love history will find here many historical objects found among other things, during the construction period of the nearby airport.
3. Litorale Romani nature reserve: the reserve includes two archaeological sites, the Capotta beach and the Palidoro marina. The area extends for over 16 thousand and here you can admire animals such as foxes, porcupines, martens, deer, fallow deer, roe deer, wild boars, wolves, peregrine falcons, owls, river nightingales and many others.
4. Sacred Island: thus indicates the piece of land between the two arms of the Tiber river. Here there are very important archaeological remains such as those of the Necropolis of Porto, where almost 150 tombs were discovered, some of which have great historical interest for the mosaics placed on the burials, but not only.
What and where to eat in Fiumicino
5. Rosario at the Albos Club: fish, fish and more fish! We are located on the Lungomare di Levante, at the Albos Club beach club, Rosario. Raised terrace with large windows overlooking the sea and fresh fish.
6. Gina in Porto Romano: family-run since 1950, Gina in Porto Romano prepares fish dishes every day with fish that comes from Civitavecchia to Anzio. Locals say it's a guarantee.
7. Pier 1: traditional dishes with small reinterpretations. Pier 1 offers refined dishes in a restaurant that is located inside a nautical club (so be careful, you might not find it the first time).
8. Osteria dell'Orologio: selected directly from local fishing boats, the fish is excellent and always fresh and as you can imagine it is the soul of the menu. Try it if you want to taste something really good, well-finished and particularly complete in Fiumicino.
Where to sleep near the Fiumicino airport
9. Fiumicino Airport B&B Deluxe: low cost accommodation for those who want to wake up practically at the airport or have missed a flight. Budget bed and breakfast with wifi, air conditioning, pets allowed and breakfast included. It is also possible to stop here even for a few hours in the afternoon, if you have jet lag to work off.
10. QC Terme Fiumicino: less economical but definitely more comfortable solution. The QC Terme offers a series of outdoor and indoor pools, wellness treatments and a thousand and one night rooms, for those who, in addition to flying, want to lose track of time for a while!
