CONERO NATURE RESERVE

 Monte Conero (alt 572 m), owes its name to the strawberry tree (the greek Komaros) plant that reigns supreme in the area. It  was the first protected area established in the Marche region.  Hiking through the many trails indicated on the excursion maps, allows  one to  appreciate the numerous  plants and animals present in this Mediterranean evergreen environment. Bird watching in the Park, facilitates the discovery of amazing cliffs  overlooking the sea. It is possible to walk along the trails  or  go by mountain bike.

PORTONOVO

Portonovo  is  the first village on  the  Riviera del Conero  after  Ancona.   Not just  a village but  an amazing bay, full of charming restaurants, popular beaches and smart hotels. Its origins are ancient and can be noted  in  the Benedictine church of  Santa Maria , built around the year one thousand, the tower of  Bosis, commissioned by the popes to protect themselves from pirates and the fort built to defend the coast  from British ships.

LORETO

Loreto,  one of the most important Roman Catholic Sanctuaries,  a piece of  Rome which has been embedded into the Marche landscape. With its majestic basilica - fortress that houses the Holy House if Nazareth  that  according to legend, was the room in which the Blessed Virgin Mary  received the Annunciation  from the angel. 

OSIMO

Osimo, otherwise known as the city "without heads."  Owes its curious name to the presence of a collection  of  headless statues  located  at  the entrance to the Town Hall. The entire town centre  is a  gallery of art treasures and history. Busy squares, splendid mansions and beautiful churches with  facades that emphasize  the richness of  the  interiors. The charm of the town  culminates in the fascinating  underground  passages, which  reveal a secret identity, mysterious and enigmatic. These underground caverns can be visited,  runing  below  the  entire town.

CAMERANO

Camerano is  perched on one of the rolling hills along the coast. An interesting  location with its  underground  caves, carved in  sandstone, a  city below the city  with many hidden treasures, vaulted ceilings, religious symbols and decorations in low relief. "The Rosso Conero Way” runs through the town , a stream of  small vineyards of Montepulciano perched on rugged cliffs and rolling hills. Rosso Conero is the locally produced wine that deserves to be tasted, there are organised tours to  the beautiful wineries scattered throughout the Riviera del Conero.

SIROLO

The so-called “Pearl of the Adriatic”, Sirolo, located in the  heart  of the  Riviera del Conero, is a picturesque medieval town, amidst the green of  Monte  Conero and the blue of the Adriatic sea. Considered such a Pearl,  due  to  its  breathtaking  scenery and  beautiful beaches. Our resort is the best place for you to start your discovery trip of the Riviera del Conero, your stay in Sirolo but also the possibility to visit the nearby Numana  and  Ancona. 

NUMANA

Just 2 km from Sirolo is Numana with its port and yacht marina. The famous “Costarella” staircase street which was the  original access route for local fishermen  from the historical town centre to the port.

RECANATI

Recanati  with its omnipresent, Giacomo Leopardi, Poet. From the beautiful square named after him to  the old tower  and   Mount Tabor which feature in his most famous poems.  The famous hill of infinity, the  village square where the  birthplace of the poet is located,  “Palazzo Leopardi”, inhabited by  his descendants even today,  is home to the rich library of  his  study  on "mad and desperate" with rare books and manuscripts.  Recanati has  also received the inheritance of  the  world famous tenor,  Beniamino Gigli,  and  has dedicated a museum to his memory.

OFFAGNA

This medieval burgh that juts out  from  the  Marche hills, with its imposing fortress and four museums. From its most central tower, an  amazing view  can be seen stretching from the Sibillini mountains to the sea. The medieval festival which takes place here every year in July is a must for visitors.