Grotta Azzurra Pathway — Attraction in Ancona

My favourite place in all ancona. During summer, come over with a pair of gloves and a net bag, qnd harvest some cozze from the rocks for a good dinner. This is a no service beach meaning there is no toilet and no lifeguard. The water is very deep and can be quite wavy. I much prefer this beach compared to passetto. The access involves a lot of steps, and you need to compete for the spot to lay your towel. No place to put parasol, though. There's a public shower near by the staircase if you need one, but don't use any soap/shampoo as the water goes...

This is just a strip of cliff where you can sunbathe and swim (not too crystal clear water when I was there). For me the closest access to the sea to the city center and 153 (?) steps (+ several steps) to access it. Aesthetics of nature pleasant and original. Frequented mostly by locals who (some) have private closets under the rock. The Grotto (a cavity) is only a pretext reference where the blue perhaps glimpses on...

Unique apartments, from local people where they keep beach things, carved into the cliff. They are differently coloured and full of life. You can walk along the coast and use the stairs (free) or elevator (1e) to get to the beach. People are swimming and there is a free shower, but mind the big...