A holiday in Gabicce Mare is the perfect chance to discover the Riviera north of the Marche Region.
Famous for the hospitality of its inhabitants, the bay of Gabicce Mare boasts a picturesque landscape which ranges from the light blue of the Adriatic to the green of the Mount San Bartolo nature park. The destination is one the most well-loved seaside resorts by families and sports lovers alike, as they can count on hotels and well-equipped bathing establishments for their holiday in Gabicce Mare.
This small Adriatic bay boasts an enviable position, clean sea and well-equipped beaches. The coast is truly charming and the sea is shallow, with a sandy bed, just what's needed for safe swimming. Adults and especially children can enjoy themselves peacefully bathing in the warm waters of the Adriatic, under the watchful eye of designated lifeguard staff on every beach. From sports to entertainment, group activities to relaxing by the sea, you'll have more options than you ever dreamed of during your stay.
The cliff above Gabicce's beach provides an unusual marine landscape for the sandy coast of the Marche Region. The colours of the cliff and the broom so close to the water's edge make the beaches at the foot of the Mount San Bartolo nature park — a nearby protected area offering some truly unique landscapes — even more evocative. Photography buffs can easily capture the blooming of the brooms, the expanses of Pliny's reeds and the rare maritime flax, not to mention the wildlife, which includes roe deer, foxes, badgers and birds of prey.
The number one place to go for shopping is the centre of Gabicce, between Via Cesare Battisti and Via Veneto, where stores range from souvenir shops to high fashion boutiques. You can even take advantage of the late opening hours to indulge in a couple of new purchases after dinner. As an alternative, dusk is the perfect time to experience the charming tranquillity of the promenade.
Gabicce Mare has also been a centre for cycle tours ever since 1980. As summer begins, cycle tourists set out on their bike to discover the inland areas around Pesaro, the flavours of its cuisine and the many village festivals that enliven it from April onwards. The crests of Mount San Bartolo and the hinterland offer unique trails and landscapes. Each year at Easter, Gabicce Mare hosts important sports events, like the international cycle touring week, the cycle touring championship for journalists and a stop on the Giro d'Italia. The Gabicce Mare group also organises guided excursions by mountain bike. Given the strong inclination for, and affinity with, this sport, many hotels have dedicated services for cyclists, like a mechanic and a parking area, lunches until late afternoon specifically for athletes and a whole range of recommendations for the excursions.
After having explored the coast of Gabicce Mare, Vallugola Bay is worth a visit. Small and fashionable, this beach is a genuine hidden gem, which boasts beach services and various fish restaurants. By choosing from among the numerous holiday packages to Gabicce Mare available, you can plan even long stays and travel as far as the Fiornzuola di Focara beach, surrounded by the San Bartolo Park. This expanse of sand can be reached by foot or by shuttle bus from the town of the same name and is ideal for those who seek a unique contact with the beach as there are no bathing establishments or services here.
