Ostia Overcomes Abandonment: Demolished Structures Give Way to 20 Reopened Beaches

The Ostia coastline is undergoing a transformation. As reported by Corriere della Sera - Roma, the municipal administration launched a redevelopment plan in February 2025 based on three tenders for the awarding of beach concessions, advancing the timeline compared to the deadline set by the Council of State for September 30, 2027 for public tenders.

The Numbers Behind the Operation

Over 50 concessions have been awarded against hundreds of requests received, and 20 establishments have opened during the year under new management. To ensure public access to the coast, there are ten free beaches, six of which are equipped and one dedicated to dogs.

Abandoned Structures Demolished and Nets Removed

A mapping of over 70,000 square meters of coastline, conducted with technicians and drones, made it possible to identify seized or uninhabitable establishments and launch a crackdown on illegal operations. This led to the demolition of long-abandoned structures such as 'Aneme e Core,' while demolition of the 'Shilling' is in its final phase, to be followed by the 'Sporting beach.' New equipped public beaches will be built in their place. At the same time, beach operators have begun removing nets, railings and barriers that blocked the view of the sea.

Castel Porziano and Investments

At Castel Porziano, as of May 1st, four of the six planned kiosks became operational, collectively serving two kilometers of coastline (the remaining two are respectively under seizure and subject to an appeal to the Administrative Court). The overall investment exceeds 1.2 million euros, a figure that according to Corriere represents the most significant redevelopment program in recent decades. The work included boardwalks for the disabled, sanitary facilities, dune cleaning, vegetation care, new fiber optic cables, 53 multi-service poles, internal road resurfacing, sea access points and fencing. On the security front, 117 surveillance cameras have been installed in parking lots, seven license plate readers and a permanent local police station.