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In 1991 Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38. Now, into their 4th decade of this financially independent lifestyle, they invite you to take advantage of their wisdom and experience.

The Beaches of Anzio, Italy

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About an hour's drive form the Rome airport is a town today known as Anzio.

Initially established as the Latin colony of Antium in the 7th century BC, you can see the presence of several ancient Roman ruins and artifacts in and around the modern landscape.

Today, Anzio is a charming coastal town popular for its beaches and restaurants as well as for its ancient and WWII history.

Enjoy our pictorial below.

Beach at Anzio, Italy with sea breaks

Anzio Beach with seabreaks

You might not know it, but a very significant WWII battle was  fought here.

The Battle of Anzio took place from January 22 to June 5, 1944, and was part of the larger Italian Campaign aimed at liberating Italy from German occupation.

Anzio Beach was chosen as the site for the amphibious landing by the Allied forces, primarily the American and British troops.

There was great loss of life here with American, British and Germans all losing soldiers and the local people dying as well.

This was Italy's D-Day, but you would not know that looking at the peaceful beach now. There is a celebration in Italy called Liberation Day that commemorates this freedom from the Nazis.

Changing rooms on Anzio Beach, Nero's Beach, Anzio, Italy

Cabanas and a park dedicated to Roman Emperor Nero

Today, Day-Trippers from Rome and other neighboring cities come to very popular Anzio to enjoy the beach.

Here you see cabanas provided for the beach goers. Right above the cabanas is a park dedicated to the Roman Emperor Nero who had his massive villa here in town.

 

 

 

 

There is a statue of Nero and beautiful manicured gardens.

From this higher vantage point, one can see the full scope of the beaches here at Anzio.

Beach goers on Nero's Beach and wharf, Anzio, Italy

Family beach goers enjoy the peace here today

Back in the Roman days, this city known as Antium was known for its skilled sailors and shipbuilders. The fleet here played a crucial role in Rome's naval power.

Today Anzio Beach and the surrounding areas have various memorials, monuments, and cemeteries honoring the soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of Anzio. Located nearby is the final resting place for over 7,800 American military personnel.

Beach goers on Anzio Beach, Italy looking towards harbor

More family and friends enjoying the beach

Looking towards the harbor, you can see restaurants, hotels, and more seabreaks.

The primary purpose of these walls is to create calmer waters near the shore, making it safer for swimming, boating, and fishing.

By reducing the wave force, the break walls provide a more tranquil environment on the beach, as you can see here.

The ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's Villa, Anzio, Italy

The ruins of Roman Emperor Nero's Villa

 Nero had a luxurious villa known for its grandeur which included extensive gardens, lavish decorations, and a private harbor.

Nero's caves (they are like Roman cabanas) are nearby and it makes a wonderful setting for a day of sunshine and splashing around in the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Babes on Anzio Beach, Italy

A friendly Italian beauty

This young lady was enjoying the sunshine and watching the waves with her friend and readily posed for a photo.

Babe on Anzio Beach, Italy

Her friend

This is her friend who also willingly posed.

It was a busy weekend and residents from Rome come here to enjoy the relaxation and the benefits of being by the sea.

 

 

 

 

Calm seas on Nero's Beach, Anzio, Italy

Another peaceful view of the beach

These sea break walls also help protect the town from the sea's erosive forces.

We would recommend Anzio for many things - the seaside restaurants, the history, the beaches, the quaint streets and the Roman ruins, to mention a few.

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Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com, they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since 1991. They wrote the popular books, The Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website bookstore or on Amazon.com.

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