Spiaggia Il Passetto

Drop anchor off this magical rocky stretch on the high coastal promontorio of Ancona, a spot fiercely loved by locals and stunning enough to stop anyone in their tracks. The shoreline is rugged and varied, hiding the famous Grotte del Passetto — a network of caves carved into the cliffs that fishermen once used to store their boats. Swim ashore and you can also spot the Seggiola del Papa, a dramatic natural rock formation rising from the sea.