Things To Do

Visit the traditional markets.

Be Energetic

Walking in the sibillini mountains, skiing and snow boarding in the winter months. Horse riding, Cycle hire, Para gliding Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing and Mountain biking at Lake Fiastra.

Hot air Ballooning from San Ginesio
Quad biking in Sarnano
Play golf at Conera golf Club

Be Cultural

Visit in July and August and experience one of the many opera’s of Macerata and Ascoli Piceno, performances are staged in the remarkable open air Sferisterio arena (Macerata).

Experience the fine arts, Urbino houses the national gallery and archaeological museum in the Palazzo Ducalle, one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The gallery makes Urbina one of the best places in Italy for arts containing works by artists such as Raphael who was born here.

Enjoy fine examples of Romanesque renaissance in Ascoli Piceno and witness the Quintana a traditional jousting competition held annually.

Wines and Food

Meander through the medieval villages, sit and enjoy a cappuccino watching the world go by. Local cuisine draws inspiration from two sources, inland mountain dishes comprising of fish, meats and tartufi truffles, Vicisgrassi, a rich lasagne, stuffed olives alla ascolana, nearer the coast sole and prawns resembling lobster are popular along with Brodetto a fish stew.

Sample the excellent local wines such as Verdicchio, Rosso Conero and Vernaccia Diserrapetiona a delicious sparkling red for only a few euros a bottle.