Surroundings
In this page we would like to give you some advice on what to see near our camping village. Marina di Altidona is located in a strategic position from which you can visit some of the most beautiful cities of art in Italy such as Ascoli Piceno and Loreto, in addition to many medieval villages, each one with its own history and with a unique charm.
The city of Ascoli Piceno, boasts the largest historical center of the Marche region and is one of the most admired in Italy thanks to its historical and artistic wealth. Ascoli Piceno is also known as the City of the Hundred Towers because of the numerous noble and bell towers. Furthermore, it holds a real jewel, Piazza del Popolo, one of the most beautiful Renaissance squares on the Italian peninsula.
To visit:
- Piazza Arringo
- Cattedrale Sant'Emidio
- Piazza del Popolo
- Palazzo dei Capitani del popolo
- Chiesa di San Francesco
- Loggia dei Mercanti
- Teatro Ventidio Basso
- Torre Ercolani
The city of Loreto is a destination of religious pilgrimage, here Catholics from all over the world come to pray in the Basilica of the Holy House, one of the most important places of Christian worship. The city is rich in architectural and historical beauties that are worth a visit even for art history lovers.
The small historic center of Grottammare is gathered on the edge of a hill, which looks to the sea like a sentinel. This is the upper town, which overlooks the marina of Grottammare among pine forests and seagulls, and is affectionately called "the old messed up", to indicate that hoard of rustic houses and medieval alleys that one does not even dream of meeting, on the crowded riviera picena.
Moresco one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, a pretty village, enchants visitors with the beauty of its historic center, the Castle, the square and its narrow villages.
To visit:
- Torre Eptagonale
- Pala d'altare di Vincenzo Pagani nella Sala Consiliare
- Chiesa di Santa Sofia
- Chiesa di S. Maria dell'Olmo
Torre di Palme is a delightful medieval village perched on top of a hill not far from our tourist center. This beautiful village has been classified as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy thanks to its perfect conservation and the stylistic coherence of its historic buildings. From here it is also possible to admire a breathtaking view of the Adriatic Sea from its panoramic terrace. In July and August, every Tuesday from 18.00 to 24.00, the local artisan market takes place.
To visit:
- Panoramic terrace on the Adriatic coast
- The historic center with its narrow streets
- Church of S. Agostino (Polyptych by Vittore Crivelli)
- Boschetto del Cugnolo with the path to the Grotta degli Amanti
- Church of Santa Maria a Mare
The city of Fermo is the provincial capital and is just a few km away from our center and the sea. This pretty city is known for the famous Sala del Mappamondo of the Pinacoteca Civica, which boasts a vast collection of antique books, drawings, coins and much more. The name derives from a huge globe dating back to 1713 exhibited in an ancient library that will make you live a real journey through time.
Not to be missed:
- Piazza del Popolo
- Teatro dell'Aquila
- Palazzo Comunale
- Pinacoteca Civica
- Piscine Epuratorie Romane
- Duomo
- Palazzo degli Studi
- Palazzo Apostolico
- Chiesa di San Francesco
The Frasassi Caves, considered the largest and most beautiful caves in Italy. The caves are located in the province of Ancona within the Regional Natural Park of Gola della Rossa and Frasassi. Highly recommended even for families with children.
To visit:
- Abbazia di San Vittore alle Chiuse (Genga)
- Church of S. Agostino (Polyptych by Vittore Crivelli)
Offida is another of the most beautiful towns in Italy.
An enchanting town with intact environmental values, it is considered one of the most important minor centers of the Piceno area. Guardian of historical, artistic and cultural riches of inestimable value. Center of the handicraft working of the "Lace with Tombolo" and seat of the Regional Enoteca of the Marche.
To visit:
- Palazzo Priorale in Piazza del Popolo
- Via e Teatro Serpente Aureo
- Chiesa di S. Maria della Rocca
Macerata, a beautiful city that dominates the Conero valley and has many facets to visit. The pride of the city is the ancient university, perfectly restored, which has already celebrated its seventh centenary.
To visit:
- Piazza della libertà con il Palazzo Comunale
- Loggia dei Mercanti
- Torre dell'Orologio
- Teatro Lauro Rossi
- Università
- Basilica della Madonna della Misericordia
- Arena Sferisterio
- Museo della Carrozza
- Museo Palazzo Ricci
- Pinacoteca Comunale
Recanati, a city that has always lived in memory of the poet Giacomo Leopardi and the opera singer Beniamino Gigli.
To visit:
- Palazzo Leopardi
- Torre del Borgo
- Chiesa di San Domenico
- Pinacoteca Civica
- Museo della Chitarra
- Colle dell'Infinito
- Teatro Persiani