The town is situated near Monte Conero and in medieval times it was a castle which belonged to the Conti Cortesi family. It is a tourist destination, especially in summer times and it has continuously been awarded one of the eleven blue flags in the region of Marche since 1994.
The town is situated near Monte Conero and historically served as a castle owned by the Conti Cortesi family. Today, it's a popular tourist destination, particularly during the summer months, and has been awarded one of the eleven blue flags in the Marche region since 1994.