After the Maratona di Latina: Rome

The Route: Latina → Rome → Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino (CIA) Logistics: A bus or regional train connection, with a change likely. Check every leg on the day. Marathon Month: December Duration: 1 night

Latina ──(bus or regional train, check timetable)──> Rome ──(airport train or bus)──> FCO or CIA

The Maratona di Latina is held in early December, and Rome is the obvious place to spend the last night before flying. The organiser's own advice is to reach Latina from a Rome airport, so the route back is familiar. Check bus and rail options for the Monday, since Sunday and Monday services are often thinner and strikes are occasionally announced.

December in Rome is cool, and rain is common. Daylight is short, so plan the walk for the afternoon.

Night one: Rome

The historic centre between Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain is flat and can be walked in a loop of a few kilometres. The pavement is cobbled in places, which is tiring on sore legs, so keep the distance short. Timed tickets are sold for the big sights, and queues can be long, so book ahead if you want one. Check opening days, since some museums close on Mondays.

Avoid the climb to the viewpoints and the hill walks. A taxi or bus is easier.

Where to stay

Stay near Termini station or in the flat part of the centre, so the airport link is short. Book a refundable room and confirm lift access.

Food

Roman pasta dishes are everywhere, and restaurants fill early on weekends. Ask the hotel for current recommendations and book a table.

Getting Home

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is linked to the city by a direct train and by taxi. Ciampino (CIA) is reached by bus or taxi. Check your airport, the first departures and the service for the morning of your flight.