Located on the Adriatic coast. The inhabited area is divided in a medieval part on the promontory and a modern part in the inner territory.

Of ancient origin, the harbour was very important during the crusades. Destroyed and then rebuilt by Carlo d’Angiò in 1277, it was feud of many dominations, becoming state property in seventeenth century.
In the typical seaside borough we find the cathedral of San Nicola (thirteenth century, rebuilt in the sixteenth century), with a portal flanked by columns and a Matroneo with small pillars and a chandelier, and, on the sea, the castle from 1200 with its characteristic square plan, fortified in centuries 1500-1600. Of remarkable importance is summer tourism, with well organized bathing and recreational establishments.