Conero
Just south of Ancona rises the solitary limestone peak of Monte Conero whose steep slopes slide down to the sea and the prettiest beaches on the whole of the Northern Adriatic shore.

The area is home of one of the best red wines of Le Marche, the Rosso Conero, made from montepulciano and sangiovese grape varieties.

The beauty of the place means that its three small resorts of Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana offer standing room only in July and August; but plenty of space can be found in late May, early September or, best of all, June.