It has been some years since we arrived in the Marche, but the pandemia and restoration works initially limited us in exploring the beauty around us. We wish to make up for lost time and, with the support of our guests, we would like to share opinions on the most fascinating and significant places.
We will be happy to inform you about excursions, guided tours, food and town festivals that animate the Marche from Spring all the way through Autumn; to recommend restaurants with typical dishes of Marche Region cuisine and shops/direct producers for making your purchases.
Below, we would like to inform you about some of the places we have already visited and others that, in our opinion, are definitely worth a visit; some are well-known places but many are hidden gems that are not included in classic tour routes.
SERVIGLIANO (FM) - 13 km Piazza Roma, one of a kind. The Casa della Memoria (House of Memory) and the Torneo Cavalleresco di Castel Clementino (Castle Clementino Tournament), a historical commemoration held in August.
FERMO (FM) - 20 km Piazza del Popolo, the ancient Roman cisterns, the Aquila Theatre, the Duomo, the Library and the Sala del Mappamondo (Globe Room). Antique and handicraft market, in the summer months, every Thursday from late afternoon and throughout the entire evening
MONTEFALCONE (FM) - 26 km Small village with a panorama that spans from the Sibillini Mountains to the Maiella, from Gran Sasso to Monte Conero and the Adriatic Sea. In October there is the “Festa dei sapori” (Festival of Flavours). Not far away are Smerillo and Santa Vittoria in Matenano.
TORRE DI PALME (FM) - 33 km A short walk through the village to the terrace overlooking the sea. Cross the Cugnolo woods and follow the path that leads to the "Grotta degli amanti" (Lovers' Cave).
RIPATRANSONE (AP) - 40 km The historic centre, the narrowest alleyway in Italy, the panorama. Ripatransone is defined as the "Belvedere del Piceno" (Panoramic overlook of the Piceno area)
OFFIDA (AP) - 45 km The town of bobbin lace.
GROTTAMMARE ALTA (AP) - 53 km The balcony of the “Riviera delle Palme” (Riviera of Palm trees)
ASCOLI PICENO (AP) - 60 km Piazza del Popolo, the historic Meletti coffee bar and Ascoli olives!
ABBADIA DI FIASTRA NATURAL RESERVE (FM) - 19 km On foot or by bicycle. It is possible to visit the Abbey. Equipped picnic areas.
THE WAY OF THE LOST WATERFALLS OF SARNANO (MC) - 30 km A 6km-long route that passes by the “Antico Molino” waterfall, the "de lu Vagnatò" waterfall and the “Cascatelle” waterfalls. From here you return to the beautiful centre of Sarnano. Excursion also suitable for children
SANCTUARY OF THE “MADONNA DELL'AMBRO” (FM) - 40 km Sanctuary in the middle of the Sibillini Mountains. Here you can take walks along the Ambro river or take one of the paths that leads through forests and high-altitude meadows. It is possible to eat a sack lunch or dine in one of the traditional restaurants in the area. Not far away are Amandola and Montefortino, one of the most important and ancient settlements in the Monti Sibillini mountain community.
FIASTRA LAKE (MC) - 50 km A valid alternative to a day at the seaside; a lake where you can swim and bring your four-legged friends. Hiking trail to reach the “Lame Rosse”, a spectacular canyon.
THE TRAIL OF “LI VURGACCI” IN PIORACO (MC) – 60 km An adventurous route with waterfalls and waterways where you can meet mysterious sculpted monsters in the rock!
ELCITO (MC) - 60 km They call it the Tibet of the Marche and the village of silence
CANFAITO (MC) - 63 km Walk among the ancient beech trees. Here you can find the largest tree in the Marche region!
THE ANCIENT MULE TRACKS OF ACQUASANTA TERME (AP) – 64 km A network of ancient routes that connect Acquasanta Terme to the Abruzzo Region with hamlets, castles, water mills and spectacular panoramic views of the Sibillini mountains, Monti della Laga and Gran Sasso
RIVIERA DEL CONERO (AN) - 70 km You can visit the park on foot, by mountain bike or on horseback. Trails cross the entire protected area until they reach the wonderful beaches. A visit to Sirolo, a town overlooking the Adriatic Sea
CASTELLUCCIO FLOWERING (PG) - 78 km Between the end of May and mid-July. Not to be missed!
FRASASSI CAVES (AN) - 90/100 km Visit to be booked by telephone. The “Tempietto di Valadier” is about 1 km away.
MONTE VIDON CORRADO (FM) - 9 km Small village with panoramic terrace, museum house and exhibition of the artist Osvaldo Licini. Breakfast and aperitif with views at Bar Zega
MONTAPPONE (FM) - 9 km Hat Museum. Opens by reservation only. For info. 0734/760134
MORROVALLE (MC) - 26 km The lavender farm "l'ulivo di nonno Amato" (Grandfather Amato's olive tree) is full of initiatives also for children.
PORTO SAN GIORGIO (FM) and PORTO SANT' ELPIDIO (FM) - 28 km There are free and well-equipped beaches. Ice-cream parlours, shops and playgrounds for children. Aperitifs and fresh fish dinners in one of the chalets on the beach. Live music. Cycle and pedestrian path. In Porto Sant'Elpidio there is the "Cav. Vincenzo Andolfi" Shoe Museum and on Thursday evenings there is a shoe market.
PORTONOVO BEACH, MEZZAVALLE BEACH and PASSETTO DI ANCONA (AN) - 70 km A dip where the sea is a deep blue.
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO (AP) - 55 km The Palm Tree Riviera, also famous for its fish soup. Cycle path along the seafront which passes by ten theme gardens. “L'Antico e le Palme" event for antique enthusiasts
KILOMETRES OF CYCLING PATHS AND CYCLE ROADS See www.marcheoutdoor.it
OUTLETS Tod's, Hogan, Nero Giardini, Paciotti, Prada, Lory Blu
La Carota Selvatica
A country home immersed in the rolling hills of the Marche Region.
Contrada Collebianco 4, 63833 Montegiorgio (FM)
