If you've spent any time researching the Riviera del Conero , you've almost certainly come across the names Numana and Sirolo: two small towns sitting side by side at the southern foot of Monte Conero. Once more separate and independent, their rapid development over the last 50 years means that nowadays the two towns essentially make up a single larger one. You can walk from the main piazza of Numana to that of Sirolo in about 10-15 minutes, never having to leave an urban setting. And yet,...

I've been sailing these waters since I was 6 years old. I know every rock, every cove, every shift in the current between Numana and Portonovo. So when you told me you were finally coming to visit, the first thing I thought was: don't let them leave without seeing it from the sea. Because here's the thing nobody tells you before your first trip to the Riviera del Conero: the coastline you see from the beach? That's only half the story. Why Take a Boat Tour in the Riviera del Conero? From the...

The Marche region is characterized by a moderate Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and mild winters. The region's topography is very diverse, with the Apennine Mountains to the west and the Adriatic Sea to the east, and a wonderful hilly countryside in between. This creates a variety of microclimates that are ideal for grape cultivation, with the inland areas providing warmer temperatures and the coastal areas offering cooler conditions. The soils in the region are also varied, with...