Ancona is a unique city that combines the advantages of one of the main ports of Italy and the delights of the resort, stretching on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Thanks to the seamless of the ancient peoples, which the curved cape, protecting the wide natural harbor, the tourists in the summer can be witnesses in the summer period to the construction of ancane. Its essence is that the sun in the city rises from the sea and also sit down in the sea. True, the first inhabitants of Ancona, Cape failed at all because of this. The basis for the choice of this particular place on the Adriatic coast, became fertile lands and a comfortable, protected exit to the sea. Nevertheless, the unusual effect of solar sunrise and sunset is involved in peculiar entertainment for tourists.
In addition to the "sunny" attraction, Ancona offers tourists a couple more entertainment. The most passive of them is the lazy restraint on the beautiful beaches of the resort. And as it may be ridiculous, it sounded, but the port city can safely boast several mile beaches, stretching along the Adriatic coast. Some of them offers tourists a wide range of amenities and water entertainment. The second half of the beaches attracts clean sand and the ability to enjoy the wild beauty of the Adriatic Sea with a deck of a small yacht or a ride of the boat.
The central beach of the city is considered "PASSETTO" , featuring white-gray cliffs, reefs and grots, carved fishermen for shrone boats. Many having fun with pleasure here dive with scabulats, admire underwater reefs or enjoy the look of small white rocks hanging over the beach. The seabed on this beach is rocky, and the land area is covered with pebbles. Tourists with children will be disappointed with this place. The only thing that can attract them to Pastetto is the ability to photograph the famous "Pope Throne" (Seggiola del Papa). Relax on the "feast" tourists can be on any day from 8:30 to 23:00. You can get on the beach on the stairs or on the elevator.
A more suitable for family holiday is Palombina's sandy beach (Palombina), located on the north side of the center of Ancona or MEZZAVALLE Beach, which is a natural continuation of the Bay of Portonovo. Beach Mezzavalle It has a sand coating with inclusions of small gravel, so the smallest vacationers is better to shore special shoes. Here you can relax on free sun loungers, swim in crystal clear water and enjoy the beauty of wildlife. After swimming in salted water, vacationers can rinse in the public soul, located on the right side of the beach. Despite the fact that the visit to this place is free, the beach is rarely crowded. Getting to mezzavalle Tourists can be on the bus№94. Next will need to go down the steep path.
What concerns Beach Palombin , it can be safely called the most convenient for recreation with children. Large sizes, sandy coating and shallow water attract here not only tourists, but local residents. The total length of the beach is almost four kilometers. However, the sections of free recreation areas alternate with paying, belonging to a particular hotel. Risewayrs can get to the beach can be through an underground transition or on the stairs.
And finally, the most beautiful beach in the vicinity of Ancona is recognized "PORTONOVO" (Portonovo). It is in the bay at the foot of the Conero Mountain. The coverage of this beach consists of white pebbles and small golden sand. The seabed here is a hollow, but some of the entrance to the water interfere with rocky education. Pratonovo Beach is the winner of the blue flag. On its territory will find a suitable place for both tourists with children and diving lovers. Get to the beach is the easiest way to bus number 94. Of course, you can reach the car, but then you have to spend a little on the payment of parking, because in the bay it is paid.
Lovers of outdoor activities as a fascinating pastime can choose a bicycle walk on Ancona and the surrounding area. To do this, it will be enough to rent two-wheeled transport, and purchase a detailed map with the indication of all urban attractions and marked cycling route. This is the easiest way to do this at an ancona railway station. By the way, it is he who serves as a starting point of many cycling routes. A good replacement with a paper card can be a gadget with access to Google cards or sites like PistecLabili.com. As for the rental bicycle, then active tourists should contact the rental service, working at the hotel Vanvitelley Antson (Residence Vanvitelli Ancona) on Vicolo Della Serpe, 9. The bicycle hour rent here is 3 euros, and 15 euros are asked for day-old two-wheeled transport .
Mysterious and little-known lovers can interest visit the Frasassi cave (Grotte di Frasassi). This amazing natural education is just a 30-minute drive from Ancona. The cave with ease can be studied accompanied by a conductor or as part of the excursion group. Tracks are laid throughout the route, the railing has been installed and there is a backlight.
By barely crossing the threshold of Frasssi, tourists will find stalactites and stalagmites of the most bizarre forms, shades and sizes. The cave consists of five halls, each of which is great in its own way. Huge icicles in the grott "Giant" live, another hall occupies a lake with candles. Next, you can admire the "Fairy Castle" and the stone waterfall. The time spent on the study of the cave will be incompetent - the pleasure will get both large and small tourists.
For a walk around the cave, it is necessary to put a comfortable and waterflaw shoes, as well as grab a warm sweater or windbreaker with you. The fact is that inside Frasssassi is kept unchanged temperature + 14⁰c and 99% humidity.
From March to the end of October, the cave tours are held daily at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 14:30, 16:00 and 17:00. Adult ticket costs 15.50 euros, children's - 12 euros. Tourists under the age of 6 are allowed in the cave for free.