A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE SEA: THE PORT OF PESARO

For centuries, the port of Pesaro has been the natural meeting point between the city and the Adriatic Sea, a place where history, sea and urban life blend harmoniously.

Its origins date back to Roman times, when Pisaurum already had a strategic landing place for trade along the Adriatic coast. In the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, under the rule of the Malatesta and Della Rovere families, the port established itself as the hub of the city’s economic and social life, gradually evolving into its current configuration as a multifunctional infrastructure serving the local area.

Located on the right bank of the Foglia River, where it flows into the northern Adriatic Sea, the port of Pesaro is a typical canal port, integrated into the urban fabric. Access to the sea is protected by two main piers that stretch towards the horizon, creating a safe and recognisable landing place where different activities coexist harmoniously.

Over the years, the port of Pesaro has consolidated its strong vocation as a passenger terminal, thanks to seasonal connections with the smaller islands of Croatia, and as a centre specialising in shipbuilding, maintenance and refitting of large boats and yachts. A skilled industry of services dedicated to recreational boating has developed around these activities.

Alongside this modern and international dimension, the local fishing fleet continues to represent an identity, guardian of a deeply rooted tradition. The marina also welcomes numerous pleasure boats, representing a reference point for nautical tourism along the Adriatic coast.

One of the most characteristic features of the port of Pesaro is its direct relationship with the city. A few steps from the quays are the historic centre, the seafront and the beaches, in a natural continuity between the port and the urban space. The port thus becomes a real bridge between city life and the sea: a place of work and meeting, but also of walking and memory, an expression of the local maritime culture, recounted by the “Washington Patrignani” Museum of the Sea, located on the seafront a short distance from the port area.

The port is also a privileged gateway to the attractions of Pesaro and the surrounding area. A city of music and culture, inextricably linked to Gioachino Rossini, Pesaro offers a tourist experience that combines the sea, quality of life and attention to the environment. Just north of the city lies the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park, a spectacular balcony overlooking the Adriatic, ideal for cycling and trekking routes. Finally, its proximity to Urbino, the birthplace of Raphael and symbol of the Italian Renaissance, reinforces the role of the port of Pesaro as a tourist terminal, also included in the itineraries of cruise companies.