SAN BENEDETTO · FAMILY
With childrenRiserva Sentina, shallow sea, parks, safe routes.
San Benedetto is a children's town in itself: a gentle shelf, fine sand, a seafront entirely pedestrian for bikes. Here are the specific places where the day runs smoothly.
NATURA · EDUCATIVO
Riserva Naturale Sentina
180 hectares of protected nature — coastal dunes, brackish lagoons, over 400 plant species. Two themed trails suitable for children: "Liquorice and the Mouth of the Tronto" (along the river), "The Torrione and the Salt Steppe". Activities organised in summer: horse rides, guided visits, occasional releases of sea turtles.
house note · Always open, free entry. For summer activities, book: info@riservasentina.it · +39 0735 794278.
Between Porto d'Ascoli and the river Tronto · the far south of the town · 7,1 km · 85′ a piedi
DirectionsALL'APERTO · SENZA AUTO
The Riviera delle Palme by bike
Eight kilometres of cycle path, entirely pedestrian, separated from the road by a band of palms and themed gardens. Safe even for small children.
house note · Bike hire on the seafront (€10/day · seasonal). Children can ride completely on their own.
Lungomare Scipioni–Trento e Trieste · 685 m · 8′ a piedi
DirectionsPASSEGGIATA · BARCHE
Molo Sud · the blue lighthouse
A walk out to the blue lighthouse at the end of the pier. Boats, nets, seagulls, the odd trawler coming back in. Children are fascinated by a real working harbour.
house note · Sunset at the lighthouse: the view from the tip is the one you remember.
Fishing harbour · molo sud · 2,0 km · 24′ a piedi
Directions
A few practical tips
A gentle shelf everywhere
All the town's beaches are of fine sand with a slowly shelving bottom. Even two-year-olds can play safely up to 15–20 metres from the shore.
Gelaterie in the centre
Along Via XX Settembre and Corso Mazzini there are at least five artisan gelaterie — more than one with lactose-free and gluten-free ice cream.
Drinking water in the square
A free drinking fountain in Piazza Matteotti — handy for refilling water bottles during the day.
Beach clubs with a games room
Some beach clubs offer an indoor play area for rainy days or strong sun. Ask at the club whether it has a mini-club: it's often included in the parasol price.
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