To reach the Castello di Granarola, follow these directions:
To reach Castello di Granarola by car, follow these directions:
By car
From the North: Take the A14 motorway southbound and use the Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce Mare exit. After the exit, follow the signs for Pesaro. Continue on the SS 16 until you reach the small roundabout of Colombarone. From here, follow the signs for Gradara and at the first intersection, turn left for Granarola.
From the South: Take the A14 motorway northbound and use the Pesaro-Urbino exit. After the exit, follow the signs for Rimini. Continue on the SS 16 until you reach the small roundabout of Colombarone. From here, follow the signs for Gradara and at the first intersection, turn left for Granarola.
Parking: The castle offers free parking for guests. Follow the signs for parking upon arrival.
For those who prefer to travel by train, here are directions to Castello di Granarola in Gradara:
By train
Cattolica-San Giovanni-Gabicce Station: This is the closest train station to the castle. Once you arrive, you can take a taxi to the castle. The distance is about 10 km, and the drive takes about 15 minutes.
Pesaro Station: Alternatively, you can arrive at Pesaro station, which is larger and offers more train connections. From here, you can take a taxi to Granarola. The distance is about 20 km, and the drive takes about 30 minutes.
If you're arriving by plane, here's how to get to Castello di Granarola di Gradara from major airports:
By plane
Rimini Airport (Federico Fellini): This is the closest airport to the castle. From the airport, you can take a taxi directly to the castle or rent a car. The distance is about 25 km, and the drive takes about 30 minutes.
Ancona Airport (Falconara): Alternatively, you can land at Ancona airport. From here, you can take a train to Pesaro. From here, you can take a taxi to Granarola. The distance is about 20 km, and the drive takes about 30 minutes. The distance from Ancona to Granarola is about 75 km, and the drive takes about an hour.