Monte Conero Regional Park
Parco Regionale del Conero
The only promontory mountain on Italy's Adriatic coast, with white limestone cliffs and a network of trails winding through Mediterranean scrub.
Monte Conero rises 572 meters and is the only mountain on Italy's Adriatic coast that plunges directly into the sea between Trieste and the Gargano. It became a regional nature park in 1987. The park has about 18 marked trails. Classic routes include the summit hike, the Belvedere Nord lookout over the Due Sorelle bays, and viewpoints toward Passo del Lupo (Wolf's Pass), where you can gaze out over the white cliffs and turquoise sea. The mountain also holds the 11th-century Abbey of San Pietro. Some cliff-side trails, such as Sentiero 2 down to Due Sorelle Beach, are closed year-round due to falling rocks, so check the park's official website before setting out.
Opening hours
All day (some trails seasonally closed)
Nearby sights
- Sirolo
- Urbani & San Michele Beaches
- Santa Maria di Portonovo
- Numana
- Portonovo
- Due Sorelle Beach
- Mezzavalle Beach
- International Accordion Museum, Castelfidardo