Elevation
[?]
Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
5
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15600
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
53500
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Region
Marche
Walkability
Walker’s Paradise
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
High
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
77
/ 28
Climate Description
Mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, negligible snow, pleasant heat, balmy evenings.
Porto San Giorgio
Marche
Coastal town with strong community, local economy in fishing and farming, and cultural festivals.
Summary
Porto San Giorgio, nestled along the Adriatic coast in Marche, offers a rich blend of history and vibrant local culture, making it an appealing destination for expats and retirees. Situated close to stunning beaches, the town is part of a region celebrated for its dramatic coastal landscapes and welcoming atmosphere. The local economy thrives on fishing, farming, and light manufacturing, with an array of festivals enriching the cultural scene. While the town boasts a high walkability score, access to more remote areas may necessitate a car, and local public transport can be limited. Nonetheless, residents enjoy excellent air quality, reliable healthcare, and average internet speeds conducive to modern living. The sense of community is strong, with a mix of English-speaking expats integrating seamlessly into local life, ensuring that newcomers find a friendly environment in which to settle.
Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Pleasant climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Low unemployment rate promoting economic stability.
– Good air quality contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Accessible transportation options facilitating travel and commuting.
– Moderate tourism fostering a vibrant local economy.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and individuals.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
Cons
– Limited nightlife options for evening entertainment seekers.
– Small town feel might limit cultural events and activities.
– Language barrier may pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Some infrastructure issues may cause transportation inconveniences.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Potential for seasonal tourist crowding in peak months.
– Higher cost of living than some other Italian towns.
– Summer heat may be intense for some residents.
– Fewer international communities compared to bigger urban areas.
– Local bureaucracy may be frustrating for newcomers.
Porto San Giorgio Demographics
Population
[?]
This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
15600
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
53500
Births Per 100 Deaths
30.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
[?]
Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Some Tourism
Income per capita (2023)
[?]
This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
21700
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
2919 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Raffaello Sanzio (Ancona)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
33min(s)
Raffaello Sanzio Airport, also known as Ancona International Airport, is located 12 km west of Ancona in Falconara Marittima, Italy. It caters to over 460,000 passengers annually, with routes primarily across Europe. Major destinations include Munich, London, Paris, and Barcelona, and it hosts airlines such as Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Volotea, offering both seasonal and year-round flights. This airport serves as a gateway to the Marche region, with a mix of business and leisure travel options, connecting internationally through hub airports like Munich.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Abruzzo Airport (Pescara)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
51min(s)
Abruzzo Airport, located about 4 kilometers from Pescara city centre and approximately 180 kilometers from Rome, is a medium-sized international gateway serving Abruzzo and neighbouring regions such as Molise and Marche. Handling over 700,000 passengers in 2022, the airport connects travellers to 18 destinations across 11 countries, with key routes including London Stansted, Milan, Bucharest, and Malta. Notably, it offers budget-friendly parking options and serves as a hub for low-cost carriers like Ryanair, facilitating both domestic and international travel.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Perugia-San Francesco d'Assisi (Perugia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
66min(s)
Perugia San Francesco d’Assisi – Umbria International Airport is located in the Umbria region of central Italy, serving the city of Perugia. It primarily offers seasonal flights through airlines such as British Airways and Ryanair, connecting passengers to key European cities like London, Barcelona, and Rome, along with domestic destinations such as Cagliari and Palermo. Not fitting the profile of a major hub, the airport is characterised by its modest passenger numbers but has experienced significant growth recently, making it an accessible entry point to Umbria via road, rail, and regional bus services.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Porto San Giorgio-Fermo
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
3min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Porto San Giorgio-Fermo includes several rail lines primarily operated by Trenitalia. The key destinations connected by direct trains are Bologna Centrale, Ancona, Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro, and Ascoli Piceno, with frequent departures throughout the day. Train frequency ranges from 16 to 34 services per day depending on the destination, exemplified by the highest frequency to Ancona with 34 trains daily. The station facilitates both regional and intercity trains but does not host high-speed train services.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Porto Sant'Elpidio
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
16min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Porto Sant’Elpidio includes various rail lines operated primarily by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected by direct trains are:
– Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro (4 minutes, 24 trains per day)
– Ancona (35 minutes, 24 trains per day)
– Porto San Giorgio-Fermo (5 minutes, 22 trains per day)
– Bologna Centrale (2 hours 42 minutes, 20 trains per day)
– Rome (4 hours 22 minutes, 17 trains per day)
The frequency of departures is quite high, with most routes operating between 17 and 24 trains a day, making it convenient for travellers. There are no high-speed trains directly serving the station; instead, it offers a mix of regional and intercity services with regional trains dominating the schedule.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
8
Driving Time
21min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Civitanova Marche-Montegranaro includes multiple rail lines facilitating connections across Italy. Key destinations connected by direct trains include:
– Bologna Centrale
– Ancona
– Macerata
– Porto San Giorgio-Fermo
– Porto Recanati
– Milan
The main train operator at the station is Trenitalia. The frequency of departures varies:
– Ancona: Approximately every 30 minutes (40 trains per day)
– Porto Recanati: Approximately every 30 minutes (25 trains per day)
– Bologna Centrale: Roughly hourly (23 trains per day)
– Macerata: Approximately every hour (14 trains per day)
– Porto San Giorgio-Fermo: Roughly hourly (31 trains per day)
The station primarily accommodates regional trains, but there are some intercity connections, providing a mix of regional and intercity services.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
177
Bars
88
Cafes
39
Cinemas
14
Dentists
31
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
25
Health Clinics
8
Hiking Trails
9
Historical Sites
9
Libraries
4
Museums
7
Parks
24
Pharmacies
23
Restaurants
257
Shopping Centres
13
Supermarkets
203
Spas
124
Beach
Name
Direttrice Via Polo
Driving Distance
3mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
Monte Piselli - San Giacomo
Driving Distance
67mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
79
Nearest Hospital Name
Augusto Murri-Pronto Soccorso
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
9 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
1
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASUR
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Marche, the healthcare system presents a mixed profile. It performs excellently in specific treatments, with notably high efficiency in handling breast cancer operations and quick management of bone fractures. However, local hospital care quality appears to be more limited compared to national standards. The system performs well in post-heart attack patient readmissions, yet heart failure and urgent heart attack interventions have room for improvement. Generally, the healthcare services here strike an overall above-average standard, although prospective residents may want to consider the varying levels of efficiency across specific healthcare services.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
[?]
Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
46
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
16
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
105.963
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
High
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1570
Median
2142
Third Quartile
2701
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Walker's Paradise
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Top 20%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
[?]
This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Top 40%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
[?]
Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Low (11th-20th percentile)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)
Climate Description
Porto San Giorgio's climate is characterized by mild winters and warm, sun-filled summers. The town benefits from ample sunshine throughout the year, ensuring vibrant outdoor activities and reliable sunbathing conditions along its coast. During the coldest months, temperatures rarely dip to biting cold, while snowfall remains negligible, typically melting swiftly if it appears at all. Summer brings a pleasant heat without excessive spikes, fostering balmy evenings ideal for strolling along its historic port or dining alfresco. Overall, this Italian coastal town offers a temperate climate suited well for those seeking a blend of Mediterranean charm with gentle seasonal transitions.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Good
NO2
[?]
NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
96
Air Quality Description
Porto San Giorgio, nestled on Italy’s Adriatic coast, offers its residents air quality that generally contributes positively to the local charm and life quality. The atmosphere here holds low concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, both largely below concern levels, supporting a healthier lifestyle suitable for those with respiratory sensitivities. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5 also registers at reassuringly minimal amounts which are labeled good, making the daily breaths of residents and visitors fresh and clear. However, the level of ozone in this location wavers to slightly elevated but acceptable thresholds, denoting a need for occasional caution during peak hours.
Porto San Giorgio, nestled on Italy’s Adriatic coast, offers its residents air quality that generally contributes positively to the local charm and life quality. The atmosphere here holds low concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, both largely below concern levels, supporting a healthier lifestyle suitable for those with respiratory sensitivities. Particulate matter such as PM10 and PM2.5 also registers at reassuringly minimal amounts which are labeled good, making the daily breaths of residents and visitors fresh and clear. However, the level of ozone in this location wavers to slightly elevated but acceptable thresholds, denoting a need for occasional caution during peak hours.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Porto San Giorgio is accessible via the A14 motorway, linking it to key cities along the Adriatic coast. The nearest airports are Raffaello Sanzio in Ancona and Abruzzo in Pescara, providing regional connections. It is served by two train stations nearby, enhancing its transport options.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Porto San Giorgio’s culinary scene is characterized by its rich maritime traditions, featuring dishes such as garagoli (small sea snails in a spicy red sauce) and brodetto alla sangiorgese (a fish stew made from at least 13 kinds of fish). The local dining options include a mix of Italian contemporary and regional cuisines, with a notable Michelin-starred restaurant, Retroscena, known for its creative culinary approach. Alongside traditional offerings, international influences are also present in the variety of restaurants available.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features diverse options, including supermarkets, local boutiques, and a shopping mall. A prominent weekly market showcases various street vendors, providing fresh produce and artisan goods. The shopping mall offers a collection of retail stores, catering to general shopping needs and leisure. This blend of modern retail and traditional market experiences caters well to the preferences of expats and retirees.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
Porto San Giorgio, Marche, offers a variety of outdoor activities suitable for expats and retirees. Key trails include the Torre di Palme to Grotta degli Amanti ring tour, offering an easy 5.3 km hike. For more experienced hikers, the Ferris Wheel loop is a 10 km trail starting in the town, requiring good fitness. Additional trails such as the Lido Tre Archi loop provide easy access paths for moderate hikes. Other notable routes include the 12.8 km Lido di Fermo-Capodarco-Porto San Giorgio trail, integrating scenic views and varying terrains, accessible from key starting points within the area.
Pros
– High-quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Pleasant climate with mild winters and warm summers.
– Low unemployment rate promoting economic stability.
– Good air quality contributing to a healthy lifestyle.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and social activities.
– Accessible transportation options facilitating travel and commuting.
– Moderate tourism fostering a vibrant local economy.
– Adequate educational facilities for families and individuals.
– Reliable internet connectivity for remote work and leisure.
Cons
– Limited nightlife options for evening entertainment seekers.
– Small town feel might limit cultural events and activities.
– Language barrier may pose challenges for non-Italian speakers.
– Some infrastructure issues may cause transportation inconveniences.
– Limited shopping options compared to larger cities nearby.
– Potential for seasonal tourist crowding in peak months.
– Higher cost of living than some other Italian towns.
– Summer heat may be intense for some residents.
– Fewer international communities compared to bigger urban areas.
– Local bureaucracy may be frustrating for newcomers.
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