Jump to content

Sirolo

Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°37′E / 43.533°N 13.617°E / 43.533; 13.617
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sirolo
Comune di Sirolo
Sirolo's Gothic arch
Sirolo's Gothic arch
Location of Sirolo
Map
Sirolo is located in Italy
Sirolo
Sirolo
Location of Sirolo in Italy
Sirolo is located in Marche
Sirolo
Sirolo
Sirolo (Marche)
Coordinates: 43°32′N 13°37′E / 43.533°N 13.617°E / 43.533; 13.617
CountryItaly
RegionMarche
ProvinceAncona (AN)
FrazioniCoppo, Fonte d'Olio, Madonnina, San Lorenzo
Area
 • Total16.68 km2 (6.44 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (February 2009)[2]
 • Total3,747
 • Density220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
60020
Dialing code071
Patron saintSaint Nicholas
Saint dayMay 9th
WebsiteOfficial website

Sirolo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ancona in the Italian region of Marche. As of 28 February 2009 it had a population of 3,747 inhabitants and an area of 16.68 square kilometres (6.44 sq mi).

The town is situated near Monte Conero and in medieval times it was a castle which belonged to the Conti Cortesi family. It is a tourist destination, especially in summer times and it has continuously been awarded one of the eleven blue flags in the region of Marche since 1994. It features a restored medieval town centre, which culminates with a particular little square with view on the sea and on the Monte Conero. As tourist destination, Sirolo has many restaurants and bars. From the main square, there is a 10-minute walk to several beaches.

Beaches

[edit]
Urbani beach

Spiaggia Urbani is located just above the centre and offers amenities such as sunbeds, umbrellas and kayaks rentals, bars and restaurant.

San Michele beach

Spiaggia San Michele is located just next to Urbani and, while still offering the same amenities, it has a wilder look.

Due sorelle beach

Spiaggia delle Due Sorelle is a beach of white round pebbles which can be seen through the crystal clear water. The name of this beach, which means "two sisters" is due to the twin sea stack raising from the water,which look like two nouns praying.

Demographic evolution

[edit]


  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.