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Sport and the city: where to run, cycle, swim and more in Rome

From the centro storico and out to the coast, the Eternal City offers a plethora of ways to stay active

© Jennifer Tapias Derch

Keep your cool: five top spots near Rome for a swim in the sea
Head for these cerulean waters, where the backdrop might be a medieval castle, a clifftop hamlet or an enchanted island
Italian new wave: the top surfing spots only a short hop from Rome
Brilliant breaks abound along the coast to the west of the Italian capital — for surfers of all levels
Running in Rome: the best — and most beautiful — 5k routes
These scenic runs in the city’s greenest spaces take in aqueducts, obelisks, stunning views of St Peter’s — and even the odd turtle
On your bicicletta! Three of Rome’s most stunning cycling routes
It might not be the most bike-friendly of cities, but the Italian capital does have its fair share of gorgeous — and safe — routes