Sailing to Marche Ports and anchorages’ map
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The most popular ports and marinas
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Porto di Gaeta is a solid stop. Easy docking, staff knows their stuff, and the town’s just a short w… Read more about this listing
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The staff is friendly and the marina is well-kept. I appreciated the clean facilities and the café f… Read more about this listing
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Porto Turistico Numana is a practical stop along the Adriatic coast in the Marche region that really… Read more about this listing
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Porto di Gaeta is practical and easy. The marina staff were on it, and everything was close by, whic… Read more about this listing
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A brief maritime history of Marche
The Picentes, an ancient Italic tribe, once roamed the hilly landscapes of the Marche region. Their name, which some say originates from the woodpecker (picus in Latin), has deep connections to Roman mythology. According to legend, a sacred woodpecker guided the Picentes across the Apennines to settle in what is now central Italy. The bird, seen as a symbol of strength and prophecy, became emblematic for the tribe, hinting at their deep ties to nature and the land.
The Roman port of Ancona
When the Romans expanded into Marche, they quickly realised the importance of controlling this stretch of the Adriatic coast. Ancona, in particular, became a key Roman naval port, strategically positioned to support military campaigns and facilitate the trade routes with the eastern Mediterranean.
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