Welcome to Marotta resort and destination for Italian tourists and foreigners ! Marotta, is situated along the Adriatic Sea a few km from Fano, across the river Metauro. His name (bad rupta) comes from the defeat suffered in 207 BC, by the Carthaginian of Hasdrubal in the famous battle of Metauro. Until the last World War it still was a small fishing village. Since then it has become larger with its long beach, a graceful seaside resort which makes it a pleasant stay for delicious spring and summer days
The marine environment has remained intact, where the fishermen live between boats anchors and networks. It’s an invitation to rediscover the pleasure of simplicity and the real human relationships.
During sunsets an exiting experience is participating in the sell of fish, get together between delicate and typical dishes on the seaside, or gather in the characteristics parties, as "Festival of Garagoi" held on the promenade of Marotta (Piazza Roma and Viale Carducci ) in 25, 27, 28 of April The traditional culinary specialities are passed on over the time preserving the flavours and fragrances of a cuisine born from the sea. Originated after the war by a small group of fishermen, the Festival of Garagoi is designed as an opening of the tourist season and is organized to accommodate people visiting the country during summer time. "Garagoi", so called by people of Marotta,are molluscs very abundant in this sea belt. Fisherman are masters in preparing them.