6633 - (Sleeps 12)
This beautiful, recently restored villa was originally a hunting lodge, built in 1672 by a Tuscan nobleman, who used to stay here...
9523 - (Sleeps 12)
This exceptional holiday property is a 12th century Benedictine monastery, in a breathtaking 12 acre setting, in the beautiful Apennine Mountains, close...
6933 - (Sleeps 2)
Le Fontane Estate is set in peaceful, stunning countryside just a ten-minute drive from Urbino, one of Italy’s most historical cities in...
13839 - (Sleeps 3)
The Festa del Pozzo della Polenta, or Feast of the Polenta Well, is in memory of a thief who made off with...
13032 - (Sleeps 4)
Valguerriera is a substantial multi-unit property, with four separate buildings, housing a total of 11 accommodation units. Ours is called Rosa Cremisi,...
13662 - (Sleeps 5)
Apartments Castagno, Ginepro e Quercia, together form "Piccolo Borgo". They share a swimming pool (11 x 5 meters, 1,20 to 1,90 deep)...
10066 - (Sleeps 6)
Recently restored, Casa delle Vigne is now a stylish and comfortable home in a setting to rival many. Its views stretch across...
20046 - (Sleeps 6)
The term ‘a room with a view’ was surely meant for a home such as Casaletto Corvone. This beautiful original stone built...
13661 - (Sleeps 6)
Apartments Castagno, Ginepro e Quercia, together form "Piccolo Borgo". They share a swimming pool (11 x 5 meters, 1,20 to 1,90 deep)...
6936 - (Sleeps 8)
Enclosed within its own grounds, the situation of Casale Olicchia safeguards privacy. There are glorious vistas across the valley. It has been...
10071 - (Sleeps 8)
Perched atop a hillside above Urbania, Casale Urbania is privileged to a 360 degree view across the magnificent Metauro Valley that stretches...
18846 - (Sleeps 8)
Casa Colle Quadrato is furnished in understated luxury where one can enjoy comfort and privacy. It is ideal for a romantic honeymoon,...
13636 - (Sleeps 8)
Villa Il Cerro is close to Le Piane estate. It has been beautifully restored with attention to detail, maintaining the original features...
10073 - (Sleeps 8)
As we gazed at the stunning 360 degree views from the poolside at Villa Orizzonti, we knew immediately we should include this...
6937 - (Sleeps 9)
Looking over the Aso valley, Casa Patrizia is in an undisturbed location surrounded by hills and mountains crammed with vegetation. The vista...
13322 - (Sleeps 10)
Valguerriera is a substantial multi-unit property, with four separate buildings, housing a total of 11 accommodation units. Ours is the largest, called...
6633 - (Sleeps 12)
This beautiful, recently restored villa was originally a hunting lodge, built in 1672 by a Tuscan nobleman, who used to stay here...
9523 - (Sleeps 12)
This exceptional holiday property is a 12th century Benedictine monastery, in a breathtaking 12 acre setting, in the beautiful Apennine Mountains, close...
18848 - (Sleeps 12)
Le Marche is a region that has escaped commercial mass tourism for years and it has only been with the arrival of...
21532 - (Sleeps 12)
This exclusive and luxurious villa is situated high above the tranquil lake of San Ruffino, on the edge of a National Park....
20933 - (Sleeps 12)
Perched high above the tranquil lake of San Ruffino on the edge of a National Park is found the exclusive and this...
6939 - (Sleeps 2)
Inland from the largest seaside resort of Le Marche at San Benedetto del Tronto, Casa Solagne enjoys tranquillity in Le Marche’s ocean...
Sun, mountains, grottos, lakes, sea and beaches. Wood cladded slopes, farmland, medieval towns and villages. Skiing, horse riding, climbing, cycling, rambling and hang gliding. Art, architecture, museums castles and forts. Art, good food and wine. All to be found in one fascinating region.
Le Marche, The Marches in English, is mostly an agricultural region and is surprisingly very green. Le Marche is situated in the centre-north of Italy on the Adriatic coast with an area of 9,694 sq. km., 180 km of coastline and a population of 1,426,000. It is divided into four provinces as shown on the map. To the west of the Ascoli Piceno and Macerata provinces are the impressive Sibillini mountains, (often spelt Sibylline in English) a 40 kilometre range with several peaks the western side of which runs down into Umbria. The Sibillinis make up the regions National Park and Nature Reserve. From this mountain range, hills roll eastwards towards the coast. The driving distance between the mountains and the beaches is approximately 1 Hour. The area is dotted with small towns and quaint villages perched on wooded hilltops, mostly with historic centers built in local stone.
A towns comune (municipality or town council) usually covers quite a large surrounding area divided into districts known as contradas. This area will be mostly agricultural or woodland but may contain smaller villages or hamlets known as frazione (e.g. Ceresola frazione di Smerillo where Ceresola is a small hamlet in the municipality of Smerillo). The main roads follow the valleys with smaller roads branching off to the hilltop towns. These roads are much narrower (similar to 'B' roads in the U.K.), usually well surfaced with asphalt but may be steep and curvy depending on the terrain. The region is interlaced with white roads (gravel) connecting the many small frazione dotted around the countryside. These gravel roads are ideal for walking, serious trekking, cycling, biking and most are perfectly viable by car.
The Sibillini National Park has many footpaths which are mostly signposted for the more adventurous and those who want to get nearer to nature. There are also many routes among the mountains for cycling and mountain biking. The Park offers many other activities such as horse riding, climbing and skiing.
Besides the National Park there are a number of Regional Parks in the Province of Ancona, namely the Parco Regionale della Gola, della Rossa and di Frasassi where you will find the famous caves Grotte di Frasassi (see our maps section). Immediately south of Ancona there is the Parco Regionale del Conero. Monte Conero 572 metres a.s.l. is at the heart of the park with the most astounding views of the coastline. Steep calcareous cliffs descend steeply into the blue-green Adriatic sea with lots of small coves and beaches. The park has a visitors centre with ample parking in Via Peschiera, Sirolo. Besides lots of free pamphlets and maps you will find details of guided cycle outings with your own or hired bikes and daily guided walks ranging from easy through intermediate to demanding.
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