Campsites in the Marches
Beaches, hills and medieval towns in Italy's one-of-a-kind 'Plural Region'. Camp at Porto Sant'Elpidio with a private Adriatic beach, pools and slides, then explore the Conero coast, Urbino and underground caves.
About The Marches
Why holiday in the Marches?
Blue Flag Beaches – More than 20 beaches along the region's coast fly the Blue Flag.
Coast And Hills – White-pebble beaches, vine-covered hills and mountains within one compact region.
Beautiful Villages – 32 villages rank among Italy's most beautiful, 27 hold the Orange Flag.
Art And Culture – UNESCO Urbino, plus the home region of Raphael, Rossini and Leopardi.
Food And Wine – Brodetto fish stew, truffles and Verdicchio, one of 12 DOC wines.
Pools And Slides – Waterpark fun at La Risacca, a sea-view pool at Le Mimose.
A family holiday in the Marches
Campsites by the sea in the Marches
Wake up with the Adriatic on your doorstep: at Porto Sant'Elpidio both our campsites sit directly on the sea, so beach days start right outside your door. The water reaches about 25°C in July and August, perfect for long, lazy swims. Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection adds a waterpark and a private Adriatic beach, while Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort pairs its own beach with a sea-view pool.
On holiday with your dog in the Marches
Four-legged family members are welcome on the Marches coast. Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort has a dog beach next to its private beach, plus dog facilities, so your dog gets a proper seaside holiday too. Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection also welcomes dogs and offers dog facilities. For longer walks, head to the paths of Monte Conero Park, with its bays and rugged coast, about 33 km away.
Where to stay in the Marches
Both our campsites in Porto Sant'Elpidio offer mobile homes, chalets & bungalows, and apartments & rooms, so there is a base for every kind of traveller. Families with children will feel at home in a mobile home at Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection, close to the slides. Couples may prefer a chalet or bungalow, while the apartments & rooms at Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort suit anyone who likes a home-from-home stay by the sea.
All campsites in the Marches
2 destinations
Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort
Porto Sant'Elpidio (FM), The Marches, Italy
Appartement, Bungalow, Stacaravan
Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection
Porto Sant'Elpídio (FM), The Marches, Italy
Appartement, Bungalow, Stacaravan
Things to do in the Marches
Monte Conero Park
Numana
Wild promontory of bays and beaches, the pearl of the Adriatic. 33 km
Sirolo Old Town
Sirolo
Stroll to the central square for a view over San Michele beach.
Due Sorelle Beach
Sirolo
A hidden cove you reach only by boat from Numana port.
Conero Boat Trips
Numana
Cruise the coast past Spiaggia del Frate, San Michele and Sassi Neri. 33 km
Frasassi Caves
Genga
A 75-minute guided walk along a 1,500 m cave route, a cool 14°C.
Ducal Palace
Urbino
UNESCO-listed Renaissance icon housing the National Gallery of the Marche.
Holy House Sanctuary
Loreto
Pilgrimage site holding the Holy House of the Virgin Mary.
Recanati
Recanati
The hill town that inspired the poet Giacomo Leopardi.
Camerano Caves
Camerano
Hilltop village famous for its mysterious underground caves.
Gradara Castle
Gradara
Castle and fortifications that are made for exploring with the kids.
Sibillini Mountains
Inland Marche
Hiking and cycling on old mule tracks, among myths and legends.
Cingoli
Cingoli
The 'Balcony of the Marche', one of Italy's most beautiful villages.
Best time to visit The Marches
June to September is the sweet spot. In May the air reaches about 21°C and the sea about 18°C, ideal for walks and sightseeing. June brings about 26°C and sea water near 23°C, with quiet, sunny days. July and August are the warmest, at about 28°C with sea temperatures around 25°C and just 3 rainy days in July. They are also the liveliest weeks of the season. September stays summery at about 24°C, with sea water of about 24°C, so the Adriatic is still perfect for swimming.
Practical tips
- By car: Ancona is about 1,450 km from Schiphol by road, roughly 14 h 30 min, and the campsites are about 51 km from Ancona.
- By plane: Ancona Raffaello Sanzio (AOI) is the region's airport, about 38 minutes from the campsites, with connections via Munich, Milan or Rome and Wizz Air from Eindhoven.
- Other airports: Bologna is about 2 h 15 min from Ancona, and Rome Fiumicino has daily flights to Amsterdam.
- By train: a direct train runs hourly from Porto Sant'Elpidio to Ancona and takes about 45 minutes.
- Excursions: a car makes inland trips such as Frasassi Caves easy, and a free shuttle bus runs from the car park to the cave entrance.
- Caves: it is a constant 14°C inside Frasassi, so bring a jumper and book ahead in July and August.
- Food to try: brodetto fish stew, truffles and Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.
We love the Marches for how much variety fits into one holiday, and our tip is to build your week around a few favourite days. Spend one at the Conero Riviera, about 33 km from your campsite: stroll up to Sirolo's central square for the view over San Michele beach, then hop on a boat from Numana to Due Sorelle, a beach you can only reach by sea. With small children, try La Spiaggiola, a sheltered cove with fine gravel. Give another day to culture: Urbino's Ducal Palace is worth the trip, and a guided tour takes about 2 hours. On a hot afternoon, Frasassi Caves are a cool 14°C, so bring jumpers. Then come back to Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort or Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection for a swim at your private Adriatic beach and a plate of brodetto. Teenagers will want the slides at La Risacca, while couples will love the sea-view pool at Le Mimose. In the Marches there is always one more bay to discover.
— Our specialist
All campsites in the Marches at a glance
Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort · Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection
Frequently asked questions: The Marches
Is camping in the Marches good for families with young children?
Yes. The campsites at Porto Sant'Elpidio sit right on the Adriatic. Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort has a 25-metre sea-view pool with a children's water area and a private beach. Nearby Numana has family-friendly beaches with facilities and restaurants, and La Spiaggiola is a sheltered cove with fine gravel.
When is the sea warm enough for swimming in the Marches?
The sea is about 23°C in June, 25°C in July and August and 24°C in September. Warm water usually arrives from late June and lasts until mid-September. In May the sea is about 18°C, which is fresh but fine for a quick dip, while the air is a pleasant 21°C.
Are there campsites with a waterpark in the Marches?
Yes. Club Del Sole La Risacca Family Collection in Porto Sant'Elpidio has a waterpark with exciting slides, a semi-Olympic pool, whirlpools and a children's water area. It also has a private Adriatic beach and family sports and entertainment, so there is something for every age.
Can we take our dog camping in the Marches?
Dogs are welcome at Camping Club Del Sole Le Mimose Family Resort, which has its own dog beach next to the private beach. On excursions, small dogs can enter Frasassi Caves free of charge in a carrier or in your arms, and large dogs can wait in one of three free dog boxes.
Which airport should we use for a camping holiday in the Marches?
Ancona Raffaello Sanzio (AOI) is the region's airport, about 38 minutes by road from the campsites at Porto Sant'Elpidio. From the Netherlands you can connect via Munich, Milan or Rome, or fly with Wizz Air from Eindhoven. Bologna and Rome Fiumicino are alternatives with daily flights to Amsterdam.