Litorale Romano – Lazio Nature Reserve: dunes, pine forests and ancient cities between sea, rivers and countryside. The Litorale Romano State Nature Reserve extends over 20,000 hectares between Palidoro and Capocotta, embracing beaches, coastal towers, woods, wetlands, cultivated fields and archaeological sites. It is one of the largest protected areas in Lazio and Italy, an environmental mosaic that preserves coastal biodiversity and the memory of the Roman landscape. 🌊 Dunes, beaches and wild sea: The coastline preserves long stretches of free and natural beach, where the sand dunes are still intact and colonized by ammophila, sea lilies, sand cornflowers and other psammophilous species. The sea meets the land without barriers, creating a fragile but extraordinarily beautiful environment. 👉 Tip: Visit the Dunes of Castelporziano or the beach of Capocotta in the early hours of the day: the grazing light reveals textures and profiles of the still intact sand. 🌳 Pine forests, rivers and historic agricultural areas: Behind the coast there are coastal pine forests such as Castelfusano and Macchia di Focene, crossed by shaded paths and populated by wildlife. The agricultural landscape of the Roman countryside, with farmhouses, pastures and canals, coexists with river environments such as the mouth of the Tiber and the Arrone River. 👉 Tip: Cycle along the Via di Castel Fusano to the mouth of the Tiber: a flat route between maritime pines, herons and silences interrupted by the wind. 🦆 Biodiversity between swamps, ponds and open skies: The reserve is home to vital wetlands for the stopover and nesting of birds: egrets, purple herons, mallards, black-winged stilts, coots and numerous migratory species find refuge in the areas of Gravicchio and Macchione. 👉 Tip: Bring binoculars and watch from the Maccarese watchtower: early morning is the ideal time for birdwatching. 🏛️ Archaeology and landscapes of memory: The reserve also protects archaeological remains of great importance, such as the City of Ostia Antica, the Via Severiana, Roman routes and coastal towers such as Tor Boacciana and Tor San Michele. These places tell of the ancient link between Rome and the sea. 👉 Tip: Dedicate a day to visiting Ostia Antica: among baths, domus and mosaics, you will relive the atmosphere of a Roman port overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. 🚶 ♀️ Paths between nature and urban silences: The reserve offers numerous trails accessible on foot or by bicycle, ideal for exploring the coastal and agricultural landscape on the outskirts of Rome. Some tracks follow waterways, others cross pine forests, others lead to the sea. 👉 Tip: Follow the Macchione path in Passoscuro: a simple and evocative itinerary between the sea, canals and cultivated fields. The Roman Coast Reserve is a landscape that breathes with the sea. A delicate border between nature, history and city, where beauty is revealed by walking slowly, with open eyes and respect.