Spiaggia dei Frati, Beach at Riviera del Conero, Numana, Italy
Spiaggia dei Frati is a beach on the Riviera del Conero coast with fine gravel between white limestone cliffs and Mediterranean plants. The shoreline curves along the Adriatic Sea and forms a small cove framed by dramatic rock walls.
A 13th-century Franciscan monastery near the beach gave this location its name, which means Friars Beach. The monastery shaped the identity of this place for centuries.
Local residents call this beach Sottosanta after the cemetery perched on the cliff above, where cholera victims were buried during the 1800s. This name reflects how deeply the beach is woven into the community's memory.
This beach has both private sections managed by Hotel Eden Gigli with rental services and public areas accessible via paths from Numana center. Walking from the town takes about 15 minutes to reach the main shoreline.
A large white rock formation called Sasso del Bo rises from the water and creates a natural landmark visible across the entire shoreline. This distinctive rock formation draws photographers and local boaters who use it as a navigation point.
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