Situated about 15 kilometers away from the sea, in the Middle Ages Carassai was called “Castrum Guardiae”, but people used to call it “Carrascale” or “Carnassale”.
Situated about 15 kilometers away from the sea, in the Middle Ages Carassai was called “Castrum Guardiae”, but people used to call it “Carrascale” or “Carnassale”.
Cupra Marittima is one of the most interesting town situated on this seaside also known as “Riviera delle palme”.
Grottammare is a nice town of the “Riviera delle Palme”, situated in an enviable geographical position, near a wonderful valley; each year many tourists choose it in summer as preferred location.
Il placido percorso tra le palme e la macchia mediterranea è quanto di meglio offre al cicloturista questo tratto della costa marchigiana meglio nota come “ Riviera delle Palme “.
Massignano town structure is still tipically medieval and its city centre is defined by three access gates, the ancient of which is placed at the north.
L’itinerario percorre, per buona parte, la strada del ROSSO PICENO SUPERIORE, vino a denominazione di origine controllata(D.O.C.); nonchè alcuni tratti interessati al fenomeno calanchivo (CALANCHI).
Starting from Cupra Marittima and heading north, turn left immediately to take the SP91 Menocchia Valley
At the foot of the Vettore mountain (1080 mt.), in the green heart of the national park of Sibillini Mountains, stands the village of Altino, the solitary and silent town centre belonging to the territory of Montemonaco.
Some historical notes make us believe that the town Montefalcone dates back to 705 AD, when the “Curtis Montis Falconis” was assigned to the Farfense monks.
L’itinerario si sviluppa interamente su strade asfaltate; costeggia per buona parte il torrente Tesino, e non presenta saliscendi con sensibili dislivelli altimetrici.