At 9:30 a.m. on a July morning, the Le Morge Promenade is still cool. The pine forest provides shade, the fountains are flowing, and the children rush down to the beach with that sense of urgency unique to six-year-olds. Four hours ahead—swimming, the playground, lunch—all on flat ground, all within easy reach of a stroller.
The itinerary runs entirely along the Le Morge Promenade: free parking, a stop at Lido Verdemare to rent umbrellas and cabanas, a swim at the Le Morge Blue Flag 2025 Beach (gentle slope, safe for little ones), a break for slides and swings at the playground in the shade of the pine trees, and lunch at Baia Blu, a historic 1960s beach club with a bar, restaurant, and playground included.
What makes this outing special is its lack of stress: no hills, no mud, no worries. All amenities are nearby: public restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, a changing table at Mare Blu, and Wi-Fi at Lido Verdemare. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, perfect for a half-day outing where the most ambitious plan is “going for a swim twice.”
Suitable for families with children ages 0 to 12, even with a stroller. A four-hour half-day trip, departing at 9:30 AM and returning at 1:30 PM for lunch (or you can stop at Baia Blu). Practical tip: SPF 50+ sunscreen (the Adriatic sun is strong even when it’s cloudy), a change of swimwear, fruit and cookies so you don’t have to wait for lunch, and mosquito repellent for the pine forest in summer.
Good to know
- SPF 50+ sunscreen for children: the Adriatic sun is strong even when it’s cloudy
- Spare swimsuits: kids always go swimming twice
- Snacks: kids won’t wait for lunch. Bring fruit and cookies
- Mosquito repellent for the pine forest (summer)
- There are several kiosks and artisanal ice cream shops along the boardwalk—choose the one closest to where you’re staying
Best time to visit: June–September. May: the sea is still cold
How to get there: on foot (with a stroller)