Ancona nestles right up against the Adriatic Coast and is also at the mouth of the Pescara river. Thanks to this outstanding location, Ancona has evolved over the centuries into one of Italy’s most important ports. Porto Ancona is well worth a visit, in any case: large freight is loaded there with cranes, while just metres away day trippers disembark from cruise ships at anchor. After you have absorbed the bustling goings-on at the harbour, straddle your BMW bike and discover the city’s other attractions. You can reach the top of the Monte Guasco on your motorcycle. Where once upon a time the Temple of Venus stood, today you can admire San Ciriaco Cathedral. Take a trip through time in the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Delle Marche – the Archaeological Museum – and delve into the city’s past.
Discover Ancona by motorcycle
Explore the Adriatic Coast from Ancona
Of course, no stay in Ancona would be complete without a trip to the seaside. On a motorcycle, you can reach the village of Portonovo in about 20 minutes, where a beautiful beach awaits. For a longer tour, you could simply ride along the coast until you discover an especially lovely stretch of sand where you’d like to have a break. If you head inland away from the coast, you can get to Rome, the capital of Italy, in three and a half hours. This route will lead you along winding country roads through the marvellous national park, Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga. There, expect to see impressive plateaus with lush green grass, rare flora and fauna and crystal-clear mountain lakes glistening in the mountain valleys.
