CONERO Villages
Numana
Located within the Conero Park, Numana is a place to enjoy a relaxing holiday in a dream setting. Blue Flag of Europe, Numana is divided into an upper part, on the slope of the hill, and a lower part, along the port and the beach. Numana Alta has the typical characteristics of the Conero beaches with a cliff coast, while Numana Bassa is characterized by a large and long beach of fine gravel, more easily accessible. The Torre and the Costarella, symbols of the village and of the history of the place, are worth a visit.
Sirolo
A few steps away from Numana we find a characteristic medieval village between the green of the mountain and the blue of the sea, it is considered "the pearl of the Adriatic": a precious treasure chest of art set in a breathtaking landscape. Wild beaches, steep cliffs, caves, white rocks covered with pine forests that overlook crystal clear and deep waters, make Sirolo the perfect destination for those in search of unspoiled nature.
Camerano
10 minutes away from Aura Relais there is Camerano, a hamlet nestled between the harmonious and undulating hills of the Conero Riviera. The panorama is embroidered by the vineyards of the local wine “Rosso Conero” that you will taste from cellar to cellar. Every year, on the first week of September, the wine becomes the hero of Rosso Conero Festival.
FRASASSI CAVES AND VALADIER TEMPLE
The Frasassi Caves are underground karst caves located within the Gola della Rossa, the Regional Natural Park. You will admire natural calcareous stratifications sculptures formed over the course of 190 million years. Among the karst rocks there is Valadier Temple, the famous "refugeium peccatorum" located inside a cave. The small place of worship erected by Pope Leo XII in 1828 and designed by the famous architect Giuseppe Valadier is built according to neoclassical aesthetics.
Portonovo
Renowned tourist destination, Portonovo is immersed in splendid views of unspoiled nature. Jewel of the Monte Conero Regional Park, Portonovo stretches out in a still intact natural setting, where the Mediterranean scrub touches the crystalline water of the sea. The beach shines with the white pebbles of Conero stone, continuously smoothed by the waves. Two brackish lakes enrich a unique environment, which has partly become a nature reserve.
Loreto
A 15-minute drive by car from Numana you will find Loreto, the capital of the Marian cult, where you can visit the famous Sanctuary of the Holy House.
RECANATI
Located 20 minutes away from Numana, Recanati is the typical "balcony city" due to its wide panorama. We suggest to visit Recanati starting from Palazzo Leopardi, the poet's birthplace, still inhabited today by his descendants and located in the "Sabato del villaggio" square, from the square you can reach Mount Tabor, the famous "hill of infinity" from which you can admire an enchanting panorama.
OSIMO
Perched on a knoll at 265 m. asl, Osimo extends over a hilly area. The old town stands on two hills side by side. The sculptures of the "Lapidarium", which represent Roman characters in toga and heroic half-nakedness, are famous for being headless: this characteristic has given rise to a nickname attributed to the inhabitants of Osimo, the so-called "Headless".
OFFAGNA
Small and characteristic village dominated by the suggestive and splendid Rocca, for a whole week in July Offagna turns into an authentic medieval village, reviving the atmosphere of the past.