Porto Potenza Picena is the most populous hamlet of Potenza Picena, in the province of Macerata; it’s a seaside resort on the Adriatic coast.SEA TOURIST OFFER: the beaches are large and mostly sandy; in some parts of the beach there's a varied flora and fauna. It is home to an active sports center and to an equipped marina for berthing of small pleasure boats, ideal for sailing and water sports lovers. Close to the northern coast are two salt ponds. A bike path that begins in State Adriatic Highway SS16 - (mountain side) and continues until the lakes area (Acquabuona Bridge) is available.
ATTRACTIONS: the beautiful Tower of St. Anne – what remains of a watchtower of the 15th century - and the neo-Gothic church having the same name. A few km inland a must see attraction is one of Italy’s few remaining 18th century gardens with a beautiful red-brick splendid villa (Villa Bonaccorsi). The Villa is a fine example of 18th century residence, surrounded by fountains and magnificent statues. Porto Potenza Picena belongs to the Municipality of Potenza Picena , a town that boasts nice churches, the Teatro Mugellini, dating back to 1862, and a Civic Art Gallery Art. The most significant events taking place in the territory are: the Festival of St. Anne in Porto Potenza (July), the re-enactment of the Fishing with "sciapeca" in Porto Potenza Picena (August) and the Festival of the Golden Vine Bunch in Potenza Picena ( September)
To see: Porto Potenza Picena – Giardini di Villa Buonaccorsi (Villa Buonaccorsi Gardens), Potenza Picena – Monastery of St. Tommaso Apostolo, Potenza Picena - Enduro Park Adriatico, Potenza Picena - Motocross Race Regina di Montelupone
The monastery of St. Anthony the Apostle in Potenza Picena is one of the oldest settlements of the Franciscan Order. According to tradition, it was...
The Hippodrome - Ippoparco San Marone was inaugurated in August 2000. It is located in the countryside and enjoys a beautiful panoramic view over the sea. It's...
The Enduro Park Adriatic is an enduro track with both natural and artificial obstacles; it is an affiliated member of UISP. The path was made inside the track...
The villa of counts Buonaccorsi rises on the top of a hill called “Montesanto”, not far from the historic centre of Potenza Picena. Dating from the...
The new museum is located in the basement of the Town Hall. It has eight rooms: the field work (plough, gin), weaving, various tools, ateliers (shoemaker,...
The Benedictine Abbey, initially dedicated to the Saints John and Benedict, was founded towards the end of the 10th century and Firmano, a monk from Acquacanina...
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A wide range of cozy beaches
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The Marche Region in Blue 5 days