Porto Sant'Elpidio

A young and dynamic city between the sea and the pine forest, known for its hospitality, shopping, and one of the longest and most beautiful coastlines in the Marche.

The History of This Place

Porto Sant’Elpidio is one of the liveliest seaside resorts in the Adriatic, becoming an independent municipality in 1952 but with ancient roots dating back to the Picene and Roman eras. The symbol of the city is the 16th-century Clock Tower, an old lookout over the sea, which stands next to beautiful historic mansions like Villa Murri and Villa Baruchello, the latter set in a botanical park considered one of the most beautiful in Italy. With a seven-kilometer seafront—the longest on the Picene coast—characterized by lush pine forests, cycling paths, and fitness areas, the city is a paradise for sports and family relaxation. A hallmark of the Marche footwear district and host to major international events like 'The Theaters of the World', Porto Sant'Elpidio blends modernity, artisanal wisdom, and a strong vocation for hospitality.

Not to Miss

Discover the most fascinating places and unmissable attractions of the area

Outdoor & Bike
Pine grove

Pine grove

Porto Sant'Elpidio

Porto Sant'Elpidio offers a perfect combination of wellness and nature thanks to its magnificent historic pine grove, an oasis of shade ideal for light trekking and family relaxation.

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Art and Culture
Villa Murri

Villa Murri

Porto Sant'Elpidio

Built in the early 19th century by the Sinibaldi family and later passed to the counts Maggiori and the Murri family, this historic brick residence has served over time as a municipal seat, a school, and a polyclinic. Surrounded by a large garden accessible from two entrances, the villa represents today a fundamental piece of the historical and social memory of Porto Sant'Elpidio.

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Art and Culture
Clock Tower

Clock Tower

Porto Sant'Elpidio

The Clock Tower is the symbol of Porto Sant'Elpidio. Built between 1350 and 1560 to defend the coast from pirates, it was erected in 1247 with the independence of the city. Known for its mysterious underground tunnels connecting it to Villa Murri, it has been restored and now hosts a tourism office (IAT) and municipal offices.

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Art and Culture
Villa Baruchello

Villa Baruchello

Porto Sant'Elpidio

Immersed in a lush garden protected as a botanical garden and ranked among the most beautiful parks in Italy, characterized by an avenue of majestic holm oaks and a rich collection of conifers, palms, and water lilies. The garden, adorned with a staircase featuring Carrara marble sphinxes and an oriental oasis, culminates in a grove of holm oaks and magnolias that hosts a charming medieval-style tower made of bricks.

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Art and Culture
Santa Maria Addolorata Sanctuary

Santa Maria Addolorata Sanctuary

Porto Sant'Elpidio

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Corva is a place of deep Marian devotion. Originating from the 16th century and originally dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the church became famous for the miraculous event of 1829, when the statue of the Virgin of Sorrows opened its arms before the faithful.

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Eventi in Programma

Gli appuntamenti imperdibili che animano il territorio.

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Reach Porto Sant'Elpidio

Interactive map and directions for a comfortable arrival

By Car How to reach us Piazza Garibaldi Porto Sant’Elpidio

Porto Sant’Elpidio si trova lungo la costa adriatica, in provincia di Fermo. È raggiungibile in auto tramite l’autostrada A14, uscendo al casello di Civitanova Marche–Macerata oppure al casello di Porto Sant’Elpidio, e proseguendo poi verso il centro e il lungomare. La città è inoltre collegata dalla SS16 Adriatica, comoda per gli spostamenti lungo la costa.

Coordinate
43.258987, 13.758662
Province
Porto Sant'Elpidio