Porto Recanati

Porto Recanati is a coastal town in the Province of Macerata that stretches along the Adriatic and sits between the Musone and Potenza rivers. The shoreline features gravel beaches with deeper waters facing Mount Conero.

The town became independent in 1893 when King Umberto I issued a decree separating it from Recanati. This separation allowed the coastal settlement to develop as its own distinct place.

The harbor town functions today as a fishing and tourist destination where coastal traditions shape daily rhythms. Walking through the center reveals how the community embraces both its maritime heritage and seasonal visitors.

The town center has many accommodations and seafood restaurants with direct beach access at several points. Walking or cycling through town gives you the best sense of the coastal layout and local neighborhoods.

The Montarice hillside holds Bronze Age settlements and pottery fragments from the 6th century BC. These findings suggest the area served as an early trading hub in ancient times.

Location: Province of Macerata

Capital city: Porto Recanati

Elevation above the sea: 5 m

Shares border with: Loreto, Numana, Potenza Picena, Recanati, Castelfidardo

Website: http://comune.porto-recanati.mc.it/default.asp?cod_org=C42

GPS coordinates: 43.42986,13.66489

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:52