San Benedetto del Tronto
Province of Ascoli Piceno
San Benedetto del Tronto is the main seaside resort in the southern Marche region, famous for the 'Riviera delle Palme' with over 8,000 palm trees adorning the 7 km long promenade. The beach is sandy, equipped with historical establishments. The fishing port is one of the most important in the Adriatic. The Museum of the Sea and the Fisherman tells the maritime traditions. Historic Blue Flag.
Seafront
7 km, 8,000 palm trees
Recognition
Blue Flag
Other places in Ascoli Piceno
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Acquaviva’s fortress guarded the border between the hills and the Adriatic
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San Benedetto del Tronto grew around nets, fishing boats and fishing families
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