San Benedetto del Tronto

The town boasts magnificent fully-equipped beaches, excellent traditional cuisine, and a rich historical and architectural heritage.

The fine sandy beaches are dotted with palm trees and oleanders, and are ideal for relaxing and enjoying the view of the Adriatic Sea. The gradually sloping beaches and shallow waters, which have received the Blue Flag ecolabel several times due to their cleanliness and clarity, also make San Benedetto del Tronto the perfect destination for holidays with children.

The waterfront extends for about 6 km, and is lined with carefully-manicured gardens, fitness and relaxation areas, shops and restaurants, as well as sculptures and other artworks by famous contemporary artists. In addition to being the town’s social hub, the waterfront is also highly frequented by runners and cyclists, who can take advantage of the pedestrian/cycling path running parallel to the beach.

The town is home to several theme gardens, including the Palm Garden, the Citrus Garden, and the Rose Garden. Things to see in San Benedetto del Tronto include the Cathedral of Santa Maria della Marina, the Historic Lighthouse, the Torrione dei Gualtieri tower, the Monument to the Fisherman, the Jonathan Seagull Monument, and the Fish Museum.

Just outside of San Benedetto del Tronto visitors can go bird watching at the Sentina Nature Reserve, which is home to numerous species of water fowl.

But a holiday in San Benedetto del Tronto also means excellent cuisine! Don’t miss out on the traditional dishes, like the famous Ascolana olives, the fresh celery and pomegranate salad, the Marchigiana rolls, the chickpea and pork soup, the cicerchia soup, the sfrappe, and the Adriatic seafood.