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Photo of Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra with very clean level of cleanliness

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7.7

Very good

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra

Grotta Azzurra Beach

Ancona, Italy

#34 out of 66 in Marche

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Beach activities rent Good for Kayaking Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

Ancona • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Vecchia Osteria

9 - Excellent 530m

Pizza Restaurant AMA Officina della Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 620m

Seafood Restaurant Ristorante Il Giardino

9 - Excellent 630m

Coffee Shop 7 Piazza diaz

8.2 - Very good 670m

Pizza Restaurant Only Pizza & Love

8.4 - Very good 720m

Pizza Restaurant FARINANDO - PIZZA ALLA PALA

9 - Excellent 800m

Sushi Restaurant Kokkomi

8 - Very good 800m

Restaurant Ristorante L'Ascensore

7.8 - Very good 810m

Italian Restaurant Lagaleria

9.4 - Excellent 840m

Hiking Area Grotta Azzurra

50m

Park Parco del Cardeto

250m

Park Piazzale delle Ginestre

400m

Hiking Area Grotte del Passetto

650m

Park Parco del Pincio

1km

Park Parco del Passetto

1.1km

Park Laghetti del Passetto - Parco pubblico

1.2km

Park Parco Della Cittadella di Ancona

1.4km

Hiking Area Sentiero della Fonte

1.9km

Playground Parco giochi Fortino napoleonio

8.2km

Playground Ex Campo sportivo del Poggio

9.1km

Supermarket Supermercato Tigre

540m

Supermarket Supermercato Coop

570m

Supermarket Sì con te

640m

Bakery Maison Délice

8.2 - Very good 680m

Supermarket Sì con te Supermercato - Ancona - Via Piave

790m

Supermarket CONAD

810m

Ice Cream Shop Gelato Più

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Supermercato Coop

1.8km

Ice Cream Shop La Golosa

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Grotta Azzurra Pathway

150m

Tourist Attraction Museo Diocesano

9 - Excellent 180m

Church Cattedrale di San Ciriaco

200m

Tourist Attraction Bastione San Paolo

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Museum Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche

310m

Tourist Attraction Arch of Trajan

9 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Camerata Palace

8.8 - Excellent 480m

Tourist Attraction City Museum

9.4 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Holy Sacrament

7.6 - Very good 780m

Cultural Center Mole Vanvitelliana

1.4km

Historical Landmark Piazza Cavour

770m

Historical Landmark War Memorial

910m

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About

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra is located on the Adriatic Sea and it is in the 15th place out of 26 beaches in the Ancona region 0.9 km away from its center, the city of Ancona. It is one of the beaches of Ancona settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal blue water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia del Passetto, which has a rating of 8.4.

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra (Ancona) is located outside the Ancona settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+25 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

3.7 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Ancona • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Restaurant La Vecchia Osteria

9 - Excellent 530m

Pizza Restaurant AMA Officina della Pizza

9.4 - Excellent 620m

Seafood Restaurant Ristorante Il Giardino

9 - Excellent 630m

Coffee Shop 7 Piazza diaz

8.2 - Very good 670m

Pizza Restaurant Only Pizza & Love

8.4 - Very good 720m

Pizza Restaurant FARINANDO - PIZZA ALLA PALA

9 - Excellent 800m

Sushi Restaurant Kokkomi

8 - Very good 800m

Restaurant Ristorante L'Ascensore

7.8 - Very good 810m

Italian Restaurant Lagaleria

9.4 - Excellent 840m

Hiking Area Grotta Azzurra

50m

Park Parco del Cardeto

250m

Park Piazzale delle Ginestre

400m

Hiking Area Grotte del Passetto

650m

Park Parco del Pincio

1km

Park Parco del Passetto

1.1km

Park Laghetti del Passetto - Parco pubblico

1.2km

Park Parco Della Cittadella di Ancona

1.4km

Hiking Area Sentiero della Fonte

1.9km

Playground Parco giochi Fortino napoleonio

8.2km

Playground Ex Campo sportivo del Poggio

9.1km

Supermarket Supermercato Tigre

540m

Supermarket Supermercato Coop

570m

Supermarket Sì con te

640m

Bakery Maison Délice

8.2 - Very good 680m

Supermarket Sì con te Supermercato - Ancona - Via Piave

790m

Supermarket CONAD

810m

Ice Cream Shop Gelato Più

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Supermarket Supermercato Coop

1.8km

Ice Cream Shop La Golosa

9.4 - Excellent 2.5km

Tourist Attraction Grotta Azzurra Pathway

150m

Tourist Attraction Museo Diocesano

9 - Excellent 180m

Church Cattedrale di San Ciriaco

200m

Tourist Attraction Bastione San Paolo

8.8 - Excellent 210m

Museum Museo Archeologico Nazionale delle Marche

310m

Tourist Attraction Arch of Trajan

9 - Excellent 460m

Tourist Attraction Camerata Palace

8.8 - Excellent 480m

Tourist Attraction City Museum

9.4 - Excellent 640m

Tourist Attraction Church of the Holy Sacrament

7.6 - Very good 780m

Cultural Center Mole Vanvitelliana

1.4km

Historical Landmark Piazza Cavour

770m

Historical Landmark War Memorial

910m

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

1.2km from the beach

8.4 Very good

Palazzo Torriglioni

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ancona • 840m from center

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1.2km from the beach

7.4 Good

Residence Vanvitelli

Serviced Apartment

Taglio di Torrette • 770m from center

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1.7km from the beach

7.3 Good

NH Ancona

Hotel

Taglio di Torrette • 900m from center

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2.7km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

La Persiana

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ancona • 1.9km from center

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2.8km from the beach

7.7 Very good

Hotel Fortuna

Hotel

Taglio di Torrette • 1.9km from center

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5.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Il Verde Pino

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Taglio di Torrette • 5.1km from center

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6.4km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Agriturismo Ca' Poldo

Farm Stay

Taglio di Torrette • 5.6km from center

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8.2km from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Hotel Fortino Napoleonico

Hotel

Taglio di Torrette • 8.3km from center

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9.2km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Il Parco

Farm Stay

Taglio di Torrette • 8.4km from center

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9.8km from the beach

8.7 Excellent

B&B Glicine

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Taglio di Torrette • 9km from center

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10.4km from the beach

7.4 Good

Hotel Palace del Conero

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Ancona • 9.9km from center

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10.4km from the beach

8 Very good

Hotel Concorde

Hotel

Pignocco • 10km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Spiaggia del Passetto Spiaggia del Passetto

8.4 Very good

2.6km

Spiaggia della Scalaccia Spiaggia della Scalaccia

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3.3km

Spiaggia della Vedova Spiaggia della Vedova

7 Good

5.4km

Spiaggia del Trave Spiaggia del Trave

8.1 Very good

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7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ancona • 910m

Main locality of province

Ancona • 910m

Transport

Airport

AOI • 13.2km

Bus Station

1° Via Panoramica • 360m

Train Station

Varano • 5.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

The Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra is partially protected from waves.

There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.La Vecchia Osteria is the closest place located 500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

There are 315 places to stay in the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra from parking?

The Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Grotta Azzurra Pathway located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra?

The month with the highest temperature in Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 13°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra (Ancona) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra (Ancona) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Spiaggia della Grotta Azzurra for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.