Camping Village Fontana Marina

The medieval village of Campofilone is renowned for its pasta, so it’s well worth driving there to stock up on this artisanal product – and to admire far-reaching views of the coastline in one direction and the Sibillini Mountains in the other. To the south, the city of San Benedetto (25 minutes’ drive) has a wide, palm-fringed seafront, plus an open-air art trail along the harbour that culminates in a large sculpture dedicated to Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Or you can head north, to the Parco del Conero (45 minutes) for hikes in the woods and secluded beaches. Check out the town of Ascoli Piceno (40 minutes), with its Renaissance architecture. Stop for a typical anise-based drink and some people-watching at historic Caffè Meletti, in the elegant Piazza del Popolo, then visit the Archaeological Museum for an insight into the local area.