Via della Pieve, 39, Cartoceto

Coast: the cluster sits on the Adriatic coast with municipal sandy beaches and seaside resort frontage. River: the Metauro river reaches the sea at Fano and the river mouth and low river plain lie inside the local area. Terrain: the immediate surroundings are a coastal plain of arable land, olive groves and vineyards with low rolling hills rising to the west toward the Marche Apennine foothills beyond the 15 km radius. Transport: Fano is on the Adriatic (Rimini–Ancona) railway corridor and is served by coastal roads and the nearby A14 autostrada. Town facilities: Fano is a mid-sized coastal town (around 60,000 inhabitants) with a small harbour for fishing and pleasure craft and a historic town centre. Culture: Fano stages an annual Carnevale noted for large papier‑mâché floats.