Fishing

Fishing in Marche’s coast is very flourishing; in fact the region is in one of the first places for fishing. In spite of the marine impoverishment, the sea has always furnished a plentiful supply of fish, the main fishing centres being Ancona, San Benedetto Del Tronto, Fano and Civitanova Marche. The fishiest part of sea is the one in front of Mont Conero’s promontory. Fish production of Marche represents a tenth of all Italian one. More abundant fishing is that of crustaceans and mollusc. Only Ancona’s port is natural, but there are important artificial ports.

Manufacture

In The Marche there are a lot of small and medium-sized industries. The most important one those which produces shoes and forniture. This region is the most important shoe distict in Italy, in fact here are produced also importartant brands. Forniture is very important, expecially in Fabriano. In this region every kind of footwear is produced and leather too. The Marche are famous all around the world for its Made In Italy.

The invention of paper in Fabriano

Fabriano is famous in the world for the production of paper that was established there in 1276. An important invention was made thanks to the ability of Peter Miliani, who in 1782 opened a business complex dedicated to the manufacture of paper, made good necessary and common ... In a short time the Miliani Fabriano paper mills became the only paper mills of the Papal States, and started to produce the kinds of paper that still have great success, as the sketchbook "Fabriano" that everyone in Italy, uses at school. The Paper Museum of Fabriano is the perfect place to read up on the history of paper and the ancient manufacturing techniques.

Tourism

San Benedetto del Tronto is one of the main holiday resorts of Marche between the Tronto and Tesino rivers; it boasts beaches and the particular thing of this sea city is the over 7 thousand palm trees that gives a touch of tropical charm, known as one of the most enchanting in Italy. Its shallow and calm water makes this beach ideal for long walks. Besides San Benedetto del Tronto has got one of the most important fishing ports on Italy's Adriatic coast and a remarkable fish market. San Benedetto has established itself, since the early decades of the twentieth century, as one of the most famous and appreciated Italian resorts. Starting from the second half of the 1960s, has imposed even as the first tourist destination of Marche. The proximity of San Benedetto del Tronto in the verdant hills of Piceno with important medieval villages, enables interesting excursions for lovers of art, history and gastronomy, within a few kilometres.