The tour starts from the Porto della Rovere, authentic beating heart of the sea of Senigallia. A natural connection between the city and the Adriatic, the port can be reached with a pleasant walk that starts from Corso Matteotti and continues along Corso II Giugno, skirting the Misa River until reaching the new tip of the Ponente Pier.
Redeveloped and inaugurated in 2009, it offers spectacular views ranging from Mount Conero in the south to Mount San Bartolo in the north, giving visitors the charm of a boundless sea and sky on the horizon. From the first light of dawn, the port comes alive with the transit of fishing boats and the fish market, housed in a modern facility on the Nino Bixio quay. During the summer season, tourist activity increases thanks to the marina, equipped with comprehensive mooring and boat maintenance services.
Senigallia Nautical Club and the Italian Naval League
At Senigallia’s marina, sailing enthusiasts find two historic city institutions. The Senigallia Nautical Club, founded in 1952, is today a true icon of maritime tradition, with a sailing school that trains generations of young people and adults. The panoramic terrace and convivial rooms make the venue a place for meetings, regattas and moments of sociality. Alongside this, the Italian Naval League – Senigallia Section promotes nautical sports and maritime culture, through sailing courses, educational activities for schools, environmental protection initiatives, and meetings for families and enthusiasts.
Home Spot Senigallia
Along the western quay, visitors encounter Home Spot, an innovative outdoor fitness trail designed by Job Life Balance and sponsored by the Municipality of Senigallia. The route extends for 3.7 km from the port to the Levante seafront and uses existing sports equipment, allowing guided exercises via QR codes and dedicated apps. With digital stations, each user can train, track their progress and follow up-to-date tutorials from JLB professionals. Home Spot isn’t just an outdoor gym: it’s a multisensory experience that enhances the landscape, the sea, and street furniture, making physical activity accessible to all ages and perfectly integrated into the discovery of Senigallia’s port and waterfront.
Corto Maltese
Continuing south along the Levante quay, visitors encounter Corto Maltese, an urban project that transforms the breakwater blocks into a colorful path. The installation, composed of one hundred panels illustrated with historic vignettes taken from Corte sconta, known as arcana, offers a pleasant and immersive read along the mouth of the Misa, making the walk a unique cultural and visual experience.
Penelope
At the end of the Levante pier stands La Penelope, a sculpture by artist Gianni Guerra, a symbol of patient love and Senigallian romanticism. The statue recalls the couples who seal their love here with padlocks, making the place a true emotional and cultural landmark of the city.
Uliassi Restaurant
Continuing along the port, visitors arrive in front of the Uliassi Restaurant, a symbol of Senigallia’s gastronomic excellence. This stop immerses you in the local cuisine thanks to an interview with Mauro Uliassi, available as part of the virtual tour. The Michelin-starred chef shares stories, traditions, and secrets of the city’s signature dishes. It’s a unique opportunity to understand the relationship between the local area and gastronomy, experiencing the culture of taste directly from the voice of one of the most authoritative figures in Italian cuisine.
Rotonda a Mare
Continuing along the seafront to the south, you arrive at the Rotonda a Mare, an iconic structure of the city with a history dating back to the 19th century. The platform, renovated in the ’30s in a rationalist style, became a symbol of the worldliness of the ’50s and ’60s. Today it hosts exhibitions, events and conferences, offering a privileged space on the sea and a symbol of Senigallia’s vitality.
Moreno Cedroni
At this point we hear an explanation of Adriatic fish by Michelin-starred chef Moreno Cedroni
Moreno Cedroni, protagonist of a video explanation included in the virtual tour. In this talk, the chef illustrates the characteristics of Adriatic fish, describing how it is treated and transformed into dishes that respect local tradition while still using a creative and innovative approach. The stop allows you to delve deeper into the city’s gastronomic culture, understanding the connection between sea, territory, and cuisine, and offering an educational and sensory experience even without stopping for lunch or dinner.
Tastings and local cuisine
At the end of the tour, visitors can stop along the seafront to enjoy local cuisine at selected restaurants, accompanied by explanations from Michelin-starred chefs about the quality of Adriatic seafood and the city’s gastronomic traditions. The tour combines art, sport, culture, wellness and taste, offering a complete and immersive experience in the heart of the port of Senigallia.
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Senigallia Nautical Club
The Senigallia Nautical Club was born from the enthusiasm of a group of friends united by a passion for the sea. In 1952, the informal experience of that original nucleus officially transformed into a sports association, with the simultaneous membership in the FIV – Italian Sailing Federation, marking the beginning of a long history dedicated to navigation and maritime culture. The Senigallia Nautical Club was born from the enthusiasm of a group of friends united by a passion for the sea. In 1952, the informal experience of that original nucleus officially transformed into a sports association, with the simultaneous membership in the FIV – Italian Sailing Federation, marking the beginning of a long history dedicated to navigation and maritime culture. Since its origins, the Club has stood out for its focus on young people and the dissemination of maritime arts. The sailing school, the association's flagship, has always been a point of reference for the theoretical and practical training of future sailors, contributing to the growth of generations of enthusiasts. Over the years, the Club has established itself as a leading figure in educational and competitive activities, as well as an organizer of important national and international events and regattas. The Nautical Club's modern and welcoming headquarters directly overlooks the port of Senigallia, a symbolic place for meetings, departures, and returns that shape the association's social life. The panoramic terrace represents the beating heart of social activities, while on the ground floor there is a bar and comfort rooms reserved for members, designed to encourage moments of relaxation, discussion and sharing. Today, the Senigallia Nautical Club is a true icon of the city's maritime tradition, a place where sport, culture, and friendship intertwine, giving continuity to the founders' dreams and keeping alive the spirit of navigation as an experience of growth, freedom, and community.
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Italian Naval League - Senigallia Section
The Italian Naval League – Senigallia Section is a point of reference for all those who love the sea and wish to experience it with respect, safety, and knowledge. The association promotes maritime culture through educational activities aimed at young people and adults, introductory sailing and navigation courses, educational projects with schools, and initiatives aimed at raising environmental awareness. The Italian Naval League – Senigallia Section is a point of reference for all those who love the sea and wish to experience it with respect, safety, and knowledge. The association promotes maritime culture through educational activities aimed at young people and adults, introductory sailing and navigation courses, educational projects with schools, and initiatives aimed at raising environmental awareness. Its goals include the promotion of water sports, with particular attention to sailing, rowing, and safe aquatic disciplines, and the protection of the marine and coastal environment, carried out through educational activities, ecological days, and collaborations with local organizations and associations. The Senigallia section also represents a meeting place for enthusiasts and families, offering spaces, services, and social opportunities dedicated to seaside life. With its ongoing commitment, the Naval League contributes to the growth of a community that is aware, respectful of the ecosystem and capable of experiencing the sea as a common heritage.
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Taste
Just steps from the Port of Senigallia, the seafront opens up to a taste itinerary dedicated to the authentic flavors of the Adriatic. The city's excellent seafood restaurants are concentrated here, where culinary tradition meets creativity and passion. Restaurants offer dishes prepared with the fresh catch of the day, highlighting the local species and the genuine flavours of the Marche coast. Visitors can discover classic recipes such as brodetti, mixed fried foods, sea grills, and raw appetizers, reinterpreted with modern techniques and refined presentations. At this stage, the gastronomic experience also becomes cultural. Strolling along the seafront, with the scent of the sea and the sound of the waves in the background, and stopping at one of these restaurants means enjoying a unique multisensory experience, where taste, culture, and landscape merge in an authentic journey through flavors and traditions.
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Tajamare – Seafood Restaurant
Lungomare G. Marconi, 13, 60019 Senigallia AN 13, Senigallia, Ancona, 60019 - Tel: 0717928611 -
Baretto Rosso
Lungomare Marconi 28/bis, Senigallia, Ancona, 60019 - Tel: +39 071 65578 -
Gassa – Contemporary Bistro
Lungomare Dante Alighieri, 2, 60019 Senigallia AN 2, Senigallia, Ancona, 60019 - Tel: 3533138365
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