Camping Village Costa Verde

This is a fab stretch of coastline, so it's a good idea to expand your horizons beyond the nearest beach. Pack your kit for a day in the resort of Portonovo, 45 minutes’ drive away, or seek out the less developed Sassi Neri beach, accessible only with a short hike through the forest. Another gorgeous cove that’s worth a visit is Due Sorelle, where two twin rocks rise from the clear sea next to a white pebbly beach. You can’t get to this secluded spot from the mainland so head up to the harbour at Numana, half an hour away, to board a boat for the ride along the coast. Break away from the beach for a bit for historic wanderings around Recanati, including the former home of poet Giacomo Leopardi, or to head inland for an hour for stalactite and stalagmite spotting at the Frasassi Caves. Horse riding, paragliding and go-karting can also be organised locally.