Nettuno and the Lazio coast destination risk · reviewed 2 August 2026 at 03:59 UK time
Nettuno and the Lazio coast Wildfire Risk: Should I Travel?
A pine forest fire at Nettuno closed a local road on 31 July and was still burning the next day.
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What is still disrupted in Nettuno and the Lazio coast
Checked against Il Granchio on 2026-08-02. Conditions change daily during and after a fire, and the source below is the authority.
- Still closed: Via della Selciatella closed to traffic. Closed from 1pm on 31 July for safety while the Pineta della Campana fire was fought. No reopening confirmed. (as of 2026-07-31)
- Advice in force: Campsite beside the closed road. Reports of a campsite with hundreds of guests across Via della Selciatella. No source confirms it was evacuated. (as of 2026-08-01)
- Advice in force: Fire still active. Crews worked overnight into 1 August with the situation described as very complex. Arson is suspected. (as of 2026-08-01)
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Your campsite or hotel
If you are booked near the Pineta della Campana, ring ahead. One road there was closed on 31 July.Road access on arrival
Check which approach road to use rather than trusting a satnav that does not know about closures.Smoke over the beach
Wind can push smoke onto the seafront. Worth knowing if anyone in your party has a chest condition.Train from Rome
The Rome to Nettuno line is not reported as affected, but confirm before travelling.Nearby alternatives to compare
- Sperlonga and Gaeta,Further down the same coast and a straightforward alternative.
- Ostia and the Lido di Roma,Closer to Rome, and easy on public transport.
- The Castelli Romani,Inland hill towns within easy reach if you would rather move away from the coast.
Live incident in progress
Nettuno and the Lazio coast has an active fire event. The summary above is the current picture; the linked incident page and official sources carry the live detail, and conditions can change faster than this page. Always follow local authorities.
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