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THE CONERO
NATURAL PARK
IL PARCO NATURALE
DEL CONERO
The Conero Natural Park is a beautiful protected area, with an area of 18,000 hectares, and is characterised by wooded hills and limestone cliffs, with numerous caves and karstic cavities. The vegetation is very varied, including holm oak forests, maritime pines, Mediterranean scrub and coastal meadows. The waters are particularly clear and are home to numerous species of fish, molluscs and cetaceans. The Conero Park is an ideal place for nature lovers and for those who wish to practice outdoor activities, such as trekking, mountain biking, climbing, horse riding, as well as windsurfing and kitesurfing. In addition, the park offers numerous opportunities for cultural and gastronomic tourism, with the presence of historic villages, castles, churches and wine cellars.
BOAT TRIPS ON THE CONERO RIVIERA
HISTORICAL VILLAGES CAVES SANCTUARIES
18 TRAILS 70KM TREKKING EBIKE RIDING
EBIKE RENTAL CANOES SUP BOATS
THE CONERO
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Hiking: there are many hiking trails that cross the Conero, allowing you to discover its natural landscapes and historical beauty. For example, you can hike to Monte Conero, the highest peak in the area, or follow the Sentiero del Conero, which takes you along the coast and through the Mediterranean maquis.
Cultural visits: the Conero is rich in history and culture. You can visit the Torre di Guardiadi Portonovo, one of the coastal towers built during the period of the Republic of Ancona, the Camerano Caves, the Sanctuary of Loreto, one of Italy's most important pilgrimage sites, Giacomo Leopardi's house-museum in Recanati, the accordion museum in Castelfidardo, the War Memorial and the Cathedral of Ancona.
Water activities: the Conero coast offers many opportunities for water activities, such as kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and underwater fishing. You can also rent a boat and sail along the coast, or take a boat trip to see the sea caves, the Two Sisters and hidden coves.
Visit the historic villages: the area around the Conero is characterised by numerous historic villages, such as Sirolo, Numana, Camerano and Offagna (famous for its medieval festival), which offer beautiful views of the sea and surrounding countryside and are rich in history and culture.
THE CONERO IS THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX, ENJOY THE NATURAL, CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC BEAUTIES
Numana
Urbani
San Michele
Sassi Neri
Loreto
Recanati
Castelfidardo
Osimo
Camerano
Offagna
Due Sorelle
Portonovo
La Vela
Mezzavalle
Il Trave
Numana
Urbani
San Michele
Sassi Neri
Loreto
Camerano
Castelfidardo
Osimo
Recanati
Offagna
Due Sorelle
Portonovo
La Vela
Mezzavalle
Il Trave
VISIT
THINGS TO SEE
Church of Santa Maria di Portonovo
THE CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DI PORTONOVO IS A PRECIOUS EXAMPLE OF ROMANESQUE ARCHITECTURE IN THE MARCHE REGION. IMMERSED IN THE NATURAL SETTING OF THE CONERO RIVIERA, OVERLOOKING THE ADRIATIC SEA, IT IS AN EXAMPLE OF THE BALANCE BETWEEN NATURE AND ARCHITECTURE.
The Watchtower - Portonovo
THE CLEMENTINE TOWER IS LOCATED ALONG THE BEACH AT PORTONOVO, AT THE FOOT OF MONTE CONERO. THIS, BUILT AROUND 1716 BY ORDER OF POPE CLEMENT XI ABANI, WAS A VERY IMPORTANT PLACE OF DEFENCE DURING THE MEDIEVAL PERIOD.
Strolling in the Laghetti - Portonovo
There are two lakes in Portonovo Bay: Lago Grande and Lago Profondo, located near the Portonovo Pier beach and the second near the Church of Santa Maria di Portonovo. They are two brackish water mirrors populated by coots and moorhens and are resting places for flocks of migratory birds. Ideal for relaxing walks and birdwatching.
Eating Moscioli di Portonovo
In Ancona, the mussel is called Mosciolo! And the one from Portonovo is really special because, thanks to the type of rocky reef, the mosciolo lives and reproduces spontaneously. More colourful, tastier than normal farmed mussels, try them as a sauce in the infamous 'Spaghetto coi Moscioli'. or roasted or simply with a squeeze of lemon, the taste will surprise you!
The Caves of Camerano and Osimo
THE CAVES OF CAMERANO AND OSIMO ARE NOW ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TOURIST SITES IN THE CONERO AREA.
THE UNDERGROUND CITY, EXCAVATED BY MAN AT WHAT TIME AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE IS NOT KNOWN, HAS BEEN EXPLORED AND STUDIED BY MEMBERS OF THE CONERO RESEARCH GROUP. WERE REVEALED AS A LABYRINTHINE UNDERGROUND NETWORK WITH VARIOUS ENTRANCES, VERY OFTEN COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OTHER. THEY MAINLY OCCUPY THE SUBSOIL OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF CAMERANO AND OSIMO.
The House Museum of Giacomo Leopardi - Recanati
PALAZZO LEOPARDI IN RECANATI, IS THE BIRTHPLACE OF GIACOMO LEOPARDI AND THE ANCIENT RESIDENCE OF HIS FAMILY. A PLACE THAT IS STILL ALIVE, STILL INHABITED BY HIS DESCENDANTS, WHERE YOU CAN DISCOVER THE SOUL OF THE POET, IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HIS POETRY AND RELIVE THE EMOTION THANKS TO THE AVAILABLE TOURS.
A MUST-SEE IS THE LIBRARY WHERE GIACOMO COMPLETED HIS STUDIES AND A PERMANENT MUSEUM.
International Accordion Museum - Castefidardo
THE INTERNATIONAL ACCORDION MUSEUM IS BASED IN CASTELFIDARDO, RECOGNISED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AS THE HOME OF THE ACCORDION. IN 1863, AFTER RECEIVING AN ACCORDION AS A GIFT FROM AN AUSTRIAN PILGRIM VISITING THE SANCTUARY OF LORETO, PAOLO SOPRANI FROM RECANATESE, WHO LATER MOVED TO THE TOWN, DISMANTLED IT AND REWORKED HIS OWN VERSION, INVENTING A REAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
Shrine of Loreto - Loreto
THE BASILICA OF THE HOLY HOUSE IS ONE OF THE MAIN PLACES OF VENERATION OF MARY AND AMONG THE MOST IMPORTANT AND VISITED MARIAN SHRINES OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE WORLD. IT STANDS IN LORETO IN PIAZZA DELLA MADONNA. A SYMBOLIC PLACE OF CHRISTIANITY THAT HOUSES THE HOLY HOUSE OF NAZARETH WHERE MARY WAS BORN. DESTINATION FOR PILGRIMS AND ART LOVERS
Medieval Village - Offagna
THE VILLAGE OF OFFAGNA IS A SMALL MEDIEVAL HAMLET LOCATED NEAR MONTE CONERO. OFFAGNA IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CASTLE BUILT IN THE XIV CENTURY. THE VILLAGE IS CHARACTERISED BY NARROW ALLEYS AND STONE HOUSES, WHICH STILL RETAIN THE CHARM OF THE MIDDLE AGES. HERE IT IS POSSIBLE TO STROLL AND DISCOVER NUMEROUS HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC TREASURES.
OFFAGNA IS ALSO FAMOUS FOR ITS MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL, HELD EVERY YEAR IN AUGUST, WHICH ATTRACTS MANY TOURISTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
The War Memorial - Ancona
THE WAR MEMORIAL TO THE FALLEN OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN ANCONA IS LOCATED IN PIAZZA IV NOVEMBRE, IN THE RIONE PASSETTO IN ANCONA, AND IS SIMPLY CALLED 'THE MONUMENT' PAR EXCELLENCE.
The Cathedral Cathedral of San Ciriaco - Ancona
The Cathedral of Ancona is dedicated to San Cirico and is the metrapolitan cathedral of Ancona Osimo. It is a medieval church in which the Romanesque style blends with Byzantine.
TREKKING
PATHS
THE CONERO PATHWAYS OFFER THE POSSIBILITY TO DISCOVER THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE AREA, BREATH CLEAN AIR AND ENJOY BEAUTIFUL PANORAMISES. on foot, by bike or on horseback 18 paths, 70 km that cross the entire protected area of the conero park
PATHS 302 - SENTIERO DELLE DUE SORELLE
DIFFICULTY:
Start Sirolo - Arrival at the Due Sorelle beach
PATH 302 BEGINS AT THE SIROLO CEMETERY AND ENDS AT SPIAGGIA DELLE DUE SORELLE. FROM THE CEMETERY TAKE THE SECOND SMALL ROAD ON THE LEFT TOWARDS THE CAMPO DEGLI ULIVI (OLIVE GROVE), THEN CONTINUE TOWARDS THE PASSO DEL LUPO (WOLF'S PASS), A SHEER DROP TO THE SEA WITH A SUGGESTIVE PANORAMA OF THE PARK
3 ORE
5,4 KM
TREKKING
BIKE
PATHS 303 - SENTIERO DELLE DI SASSI NERI
DIFFICULTY:
Start Sirolo - Arrival at Sassi Neri beach
PATH 303 BEGINS AT THE SIROLO CEMETERY AND ENDS AT THE SASSI NERI BEACH. FROM THE CEMETERY TAKE THE PATH AND TURN AT THE FIRST ROAD ON THE RIGHT, AFTER A LEVEL STRETCH THE ROAD DESCENDS THROUGH THE VEGETATION OF THE MEDITERRANEAN SCRUB, AN UNMISSABLE VIEW OF THE RED SCAGLIA ROCKS
3 ORE
3 KM
TREKKING
BIKE
PATHS 304 - SENTIERO SAN MICHELE
Start Sirolo take via Piave - Arrival at San Michele beach
DIFFICULTY:
3 ORE
2 KM
TREKKING
BIKE
PATHS 305 - SENTIERO STRADONE SAN LORENZO
Start Sirolo Teatro alle Cave - Arrival Pian Raggetti
DIFFICULTY:
3 ORE
6 KM
TREKKING
BIKE
PATHS 313 - SENTIERO DELLA SCALACCIA
Start Pietralacroce - Arrival Scalaccia Beach
DIFFICULTY:
3 ORE
2 KM
TREKKING
BIKE
PATHS 309 - ANELLO DELLA PACORARA
Start Cava Massignano - Arrival Fosso della Pecorara
DIFFICULTY:
3 ORE
6,7 KM
TREKKING
BIKE