Porto Recanati
Province of Macerata
Porto Recanati is a historic seaside resort at the foot of Monte Conero. The sandy and pebble beaches stretch for over 4 km, with breathtaking views of the Conero promontory. The Svevo Castle (12th century) houses the 'Attilio Moroni' Municipal Art Gallery with works by Tamburi and Hayez. The village is famous for its 'brodetto alla portorecanatese', a delicate fish soup with saffron and without tomato.
Specialties
Brodetto allo zafferano
Swabian Castle
12th century
Other places in Macerata
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