Sandy Beaches

It is one of the main holiday resorts in the southern Marche; it boasts a wide sandy beach, with over seven thousand palm trees on its wide promenade, known as one of the most enchanting in Italy.

Its shallow and calm water makes this beach ideal for long walks and romantic strolls.
San Benedetto del Tronto has one of the most important fishing ports on Italy's Adriatic coast and a remarkable fish market.
The “brodetto alla sambenedettese”, a tasty fish stew, is the most typical dish, which must be made with different species of fish.
The most pleasant stretch of beach - and the highest concentration of good hotels - runs from the centre of town southwards. The beach to the north of the large port area offers many stretches of free, public beach.
Along the newly renovated south promenade lie ten theme gardens filled with rare species of palm trees, small lakes and water games. Bike lovers can use a wide cycling path running for 15 km. San Benedetto boasts a lot of accommodation facilities, ranging from hotels and residences to about a wide range of private apartments giving tourists the opportunity to spend an enjoyable and memorable vacation on ”the Palm Tree Riviera”. The older part of the town sits above the main resort, with its castle and narrow streets of brick houses.

Grottammare is a small resort on the southern Marche "Riviera delle Palme”; it boasts 5 km of fine sandy beach. Along with the many palm trees that line the seafront, bright flower beds and well-kept lawns give the place great charm. Bike lovers have a wide cycling path at their disposal, running for about 20 km. Its traffic-free promenade is backed by some splendid examples of seaside Liberty architecture - grand villas  dating back to the turn of the last century.
The Medieval old village up above the main resort is surrounded by wall and has fine old buildings and an ancient theatre.





Tourist information
Tel . 0735 631087
www.visitgrottammare.it
www.rivieradellepalme.com

Cupra Marittima is a seaside resort belonging to the “Palm Tree Riviera” in southern Marche. The lush vegetation (pines, palms, oleanders), the shortish sandy beach and the peaceful atmosphere provide the perfect setting for a relaxed holiday. A wide cycling path crosses the resort and runs until San Benedetto del Tronto. Cupramarittima’s pride is an interesting shell museum, collecting over 900000 shells. Less than 1 km inland from the town stands the Medieval hilltop borgo of Cupra Alta or Marano, where you can visit historical churches and enjoy a marvellous view over the Palm Tree Riviera. In the northern part of Cupra Marittima, there’s an Archaeological Park, documenting the Roman settlement.


Tourist information
Tel . 0735 779193
iat@cupramarittima.org
www.cupramarittima.org
www.rivieradellepalme.com

Porto Sant 'Elpidio is a seaside resort, in the heartland of the Marche's shoe industry.
The historic fishing village has now become a fashionable seaside resort, with gravel and sandy beaches, comfortable campings and a cycling path for bike lovers. Its main attractions are also the pine woods to the north and plenty of enormous shoe shops along the main SS16.
In the old town square stands the sixteenth century clock tower with a square base, once used as watch tower.

To the north of Civitanova Marche is Porto Potenza Picena - very much a variation on the same theme as many of the southern Marche's smaller resorts. There you can find both sandy beaches and shingles. It boasts a well equipped sports centre with a small marina. The northern part of the coast features an oasis of salt lakes. In the sea village you can admire a 15th century tower and a neo-Gothic church. A few kilometres inland is one Italy's few remaining 18th century gardens with a beautiful red-brick noble villa, closed to public, at Giardino Bonaccorsi. Worth visiting if you're in the area.


Tourist information
Tel 0733 687927
info@prolocoportopotenza.it
www.comune.potenza-picena.mc.it

Porto Recanati is a popular seaside resort, boasting 8 km of both wide sandy and gravel beaches , with an attractive view of the peak of Monte Conero to the north. Porto Recanati is an ideal holiday destination: the coastal area has an abundance of leisure facilities, including recreation grounds for children and modern beach resorts. It’s a lively place with a fun nightlife too.
The most pleasant stretch of beach - and the highest concentration of good hotels - runs from the centre of town southwards.
In the central Corso Mazzini stands its castle and narrow streets of brick houses.
There are plenty of reasonably priced restaurants serving the Marche version of fish stew - brodetto - which must be made with 13 species of fish, no more, no less.

Popular for its confectionery industry, Falconara Marittima, few miles north from Ancona, is a resort characterized by a long sandy beach. It is equipped with several bathing establishments providing leisure activities and entertainment. The resort boasts a zoo park and the “Raffaello Sanzio” International Airport.

Since 1853 Senigallia has been one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic Coast with its thirteen kilometres of golden sands, the famous Velvet Beach.
Senigallia can boast the prestigious Blue Flag label, that is awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education to environmentally well-kept beaches across Europe. The important "eco-label" is given to sites that meet strict criteria including water quality, environmental management, safety and other services.

Senigallia's pride is also the large number of good restaurants where you can try the best of the Adriatic catch.
There is a wide range of accommodation facilities, attracting tourists from Italy and all over the world. Many events are organized especially in Summer time. The most popular one is Summer Jamboree, a rock festival taking place in August. Although its prosperity nowadays depends on tourism, Senigallia is a town with a long history. Its name bears witness to its earliest inhabitants - the Galli Senoni, a Celtic tribe who settled here around the 4thC BC.
The finest monument is the old fort, the Rocca Roveresca, built in 1480; it’s a splendid example of military architecture, witnessing the various stages of its construction, from Roman time to Renaissance.

Tourist information
Tel. 071 7922725
iat.senigallia@regione.marche.it
www.feelsenigallia.it 

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Pesaro is an attractive seaside resort in Northern Marche; it has 7 km of wide sandy beach. It is an ideal holiday destination for families; for a more secluded beach with green hills as a backdrop, Baia Flaminia just to the north of the centre is the best. There are a lot of accommodation facilities: some of them are open all around the year. A wide cycling path running for about 12 km is fully available. The city has always been connected with the sea: the Museum Washington Patrignani documents the tradition and the history of Pesaro’s Maritime Culture.
Must see attractions in the historic centre are: the Palazzo Ducale ,the Cathedral, the Musei Civici , the Pinacoteca and the modest house where Italy's great opera composer Gioacchino Rossini was born in 1792; the annual Rossini Opera Festival in August has earned a world-wide reputation. On the sea front there’s the Villino Ruggeri, one of the finest examples of the 20th century Italian Liberty style. Pesaro is in the area of the regional park of Monte San Bartolo; you can’t miss touring Casteldimezzo, Fiorenzuola di Focara e Santa Marina Alta, lovely villages overlooking the Adriatic Sea.

Tourist information
Tel. 0721 69341
Iat.pesaro@provincia.ps.it
www.turismopesaro.it
www.parcosanbartolo.it

A charming Riviera resort in the northern Marche, Gabicce Mare is a perfect holiday destination for families because of a wide range of accommodation facilities, well-equipped beach resorts, sports and leisure activities. The upper part of the town offers breathtaking views over the green hills of the long coastline – just amazing at sunset! In Gabicce Monte there are elite hotels, guest houses and nice typical restaurants where you can spend a quiet summer evening with really exclusive vistas. Gabicce Mare is in the Regional Park of Monte San Bartolo, which offers natural wonders: brooms, vast reed meadows, the Aleppo pines, ornella, maples and field elms. There's also a rich wildlife: deer, foxes, badgers, porcupines, birds of prey and herring gulls.  
Gabicce Mare stands for hospitality and cordiality, where guests can experience a holiday full of emotions. Since 1992 Gabicce Mare has been the favorite destination of the vintage MG car show. 

Since 1980 Gabicce Mare has been the center of Bike Tourism. From April to October, cyclists spend their holidays here, exploring the surrounding area by bike. This area offers an infinite number of culinary delights and tasty dishes, based on marvelous fish and genuine flavors.

Sport lovers have at their disposal an excellent sports ground, with football pitches. The sport ground is also an ideal outdoor area for concerts, shows and entertainment.