# Conero Riviera and the Marche Coast

> South of Ancona, Monte Conero (572 m) breaks the straight Adriatic coast with white cliffs and pebble coves. Hill villages and steep access roads set the pace

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South of Ancona, Monte Conero (572 m) breaks the straight Adriatic coast with white cliffs and pebble coves. Hill villages and steep access roads set the pace for a camper trip.

- **Region:** Marche, Italy
- **Start / end:** Ancona – Numana
- **Top elevation:** Monte Conero, 572 m
- **Suggested time:** 2–3 days
- **Best season:** Late spring to early autumn

Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €6 (Italy).

## What should you know before visiting Conero Riviera and the Marche Coast?

- Monte Conero rises to 572 m and gives the coast white cliffs, coves and pebble beaches. Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana are the main stops south of Ancona.
- Some famous beaches have no road access. Due Sorelle can only be reached by sea, Mezzavalle by sea or a steep marked path. Check access and seasonal rules locally.
- A motorhome is parked under the same rules as a car. Camping-style behaviour on public roads is banned: awning, table, chairs, waste water. Camping activity belongs in equipped areas or campsites.

## The drive

The route starts at Ancona and follows the headland south. Portonovo has a pebble bay, two lagoons, the Napoleonic Fortino, the Torre Clementina and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria. Sirolo is a hill town with a terrace over the sea, Numana an old upper village above the seafront. Access roads to bays and villages can be short and steep, so drive slowly and avoid them after dark.

## Planning

Small centres such as Sirolo and Numana are easier on foot, so leave the camper at the edge of town where signs allow it. Local signs and municipal rules can restrict camper parking, and the headland lies in the Parco Regionale del Conero, so check beforehand. At Portonovo, summer access to the bay can be traffic-controlled, with paid lots and a shuttle from an upper car park. Check the Comune di Ancona for current dates. Beach services are mostly seasonal.

## FAQs

**Can I sleep in my camper at a car park near Sirolo or Numana?**
Italian rules treat a camper like a car for parking, but camping-style behaviour on public roads is banned. Municipalities set their own signs, so check locally and prefer an equipped area or campsite for the night.

**Can I drive to Due Sorelle?**
No. Due Sorelle, two white sea stacks in a wild cove, has no services and can only be reached by boat. Mezzavalle is reached by sea or on foot along steep marked paths.

**How much time should I plan?**
Two to three days are enough for Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana. Distances are short, but steep access roads, parking on foot-friendly edges and beach time use up the day.

**How much are the tolls on Conero Riviera and the Marche Coast?**
Tolls and vignettes for a car: about €6 (Italy). Estimate with typical rates; motorhomes pay more, and vehicles over 3.5 t often pay by distance.

## Places to see

- [Portonovo bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-portonovo/)
- [Frasassi caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-grotte-frasassi/)
- [Basilica of the Holy House, Loreto](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b1-loreto-basilica/)

## Campsites nearby

- [All campsites in Italy](https://camping-spirit.com/camping/italy/)