San Benedetto del Tronto

This city is situated at an altitude of 6 metres on the Adriatic coast, between the mouth of the Tesino River to the north and the Tronto River to the south. It is one of the largest fishing ports in Italy with a large fish market. Industries include: Shipyards, fish, transportation, chemical, metalwork, paper, packaging, plastics and building materials. A popular seaside resort, it has a beautiful waterfront. Water sports are practised here.

The territory produces cereals, wine (Colli Piceni wine), olive oil, vegetables and fruit. The modern part of the town, with wide roads, develops between the Adriatic road and the Adriatic Sea (the southward building expansion has led to inclusion of the Port  of Ascoli in the centre of San Benedetto); The old part is high, with brick houses, and keeps the mastio merlato of the Rocca di Gualtieri (XIV century).