San Benedetto del Tronto is a stunning beach resort town with a rich history and busy fishing port. It has a charming Old Town district with a medieval tower on the town’s highest point. Taste the local cuisine in the seafood restaurants near the marina.
Take advantage of the hot weather in the driest month of July by visiting one of the beaches along the Adriatic Coast. Relax on a deck chair on the Bagni Zappa and enjoy cocktails at its restaurant. Sunbathe on Sabya Beach, the Riviera delle Palme beach or the Bagni Medusa.
Walk or cycle past the palm trees of the pleasant coastal promenade of the Lungomare San Benedetto del Tronto. The boardwalk is decorated with sand sculptures, floral displays and benches overlooking the sea. Stay into the evening, when the strip comes alive with nightclubs and trendy bars.
Just north of the promenade is scenic Pineta Buozzi park, which has tennis courts, a performance venue and a roller skating rink.
Stroll along the pier of the San Benedetto del Tronto Port to encounter the sculptures of the Molo Sud public art gallery and the Gabbiano Jonathan Monument.
Admire the range of aquatic treasures, works of art and fishing implements on display in the Museo del Mare.
Head inland to the San Benedetto Alta Old Town district and climb to the 12th-century observatory of the Gualtieri Tower. Note that the town.
San Benedetto del Tronto, which takes its name from a Roman martyr revered by Christian locals, is located in the province of Ascoli Piceno on the Adriatic Coast, on the eastern side of central Italy. Drive east from the town of Ascoli Piceno for 27 miles (43 kilometers) to reach the commune.
See other nearby towns decorating the coast, such as Roseto degli Abruzzi, Montesilvano and Pescara. You can travel along the coast from the commune’s railway station.
