Marche Blog

Pintura di Bolognola: a lodge for nature and mountain lovers

info — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 17:20:25 +0000

If you are looking to stay in the mountains in Le Marche, then this is a good site to check out. Rifiugio La Capanna is a lodge found in Pintura di Bolognola, a ski resort town in the heart of the Sibillini Mountains in Le Marche at 1,400 mt above sea level. You can either stop off at this lodge, founded in the 1970’s and owned by the D’Alesio Family, to get a hot drink and a traditional meal or even plan a week long holiday here. Pintura di Bolognola offers everything you need for a relaxing vacation: fresh air, mountains for skiing, good weather, horse-riding. The lodge also offers accommodation and on the site you can view photos and prices of the rooms. Other useful information found on the site includes facilities, a menu, and ski and weather conditions. The site is in Italian, but has a tool at the bottom of the page that translates the test into English. If you are new to Le Marche and what it has to offer, this is a good place to get started.

Vacation Homes in Pesaro Urbino

info — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:44:57 +0000

This site contains information about a holiday home in le Marche called “la Contesa”, located in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in a natural area of central Italy that is protected. It’s found in the foot hills of Monte Catria, part of a group of mountains known for its natural beauty. La Contesa is an old rural building that has been renovated into a vacation home. A great opportunity to see amazing panoramas, explore an area rich in history and culture, and take trips to other towns such as Gubbio, Assisi, Urbino and the Montefeltro area, and monasteries like Fonte Avellana.

Farmhouses in the Sibillini Mountains: nature and excursions

info — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:23:38 +0000

This site contains information about a farmhouse, found in the Sibillini mountains called “La Cittadella”, an ideal place where you can spend a relaxing vacation in the National Park of the Sibillini Mountains (Parco Nazionale dei Sibillini). The farmhouse offers a number of tourist things to do: walks, horse rides, mountain biking and hiking on the trails found in the woods. Other activities include: taking part in the harvest of chestnuts, mushrooms and berries; fishing in the lakes and rivers found in the mountains; canoeing on Lago di Gerosa; excursions up to the top of the Sibillini Mountains. Other trips include a tour around Monte Vettore, Lago di Pilato, Castelluccio, Gola dell’Infernaccio and Monte della Sibilla.

Farmhouses and hotels in the Sibillini Mountains

info — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:11:31 +0000

Spend a relaxing vacation in the Sibillini mountains, in the Appennine mountains between Umbria and Le Marche, a well-known area for its nature. The site contains information on where to spend your holiday, whether you’d like to spend it in a farmhouse, hotel or bed and breakfast guesthouse. Other information can be found on restaurants, pizzerias, pubs, resorts, camp-grounds, and rental properties. If you’re looking for pictures or online booking for your vacation, this is a good site to check out.

Marche: Welcome to Italy

info — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:47:22 +0000

Le Marche (the only Italian region with a plural name) is truly a beautiful territory or, as politicians and economists say, one big town. This is the geographic frame. Its picture has been painted by the history and the different civilizations and their magnificence: castles, abbeys, churches, museums, buildings, squares, villas and monuments which make the Marches an intensely rich region. There are no empty spaces, everywhere there is a building to admire, a painting to appreciate, a curious event to notice. The richness of the region is constituted by the concentration of natural resources (a varied Flora, a typical fauna, one of the most impress-ive Italian landscapes), of architectonic remains, historical testimonies and extraordinary cultural resources.

The Catria and Cesano Mountain Community

info — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 22:54:59 +0000

In the southern parts of the province of Pesaro and Urbino, you can find the Catria and Cesano Mountain Community, an area that is rich in traditions, works of art and beautiful landscapes.
The surrounding countryside and the green hills define the basin of Cesano. With very little industry, the countryside has remained intact; the inhabitants live in harmony contributing to the life of the park. The Catria and Cesano Mountain Community, the most recently established in the Marches, includes the towns of Frate Rosa, San Lorenzo in Campo, Pergola, Serra Sant’Abbondio, and Frontone.

Sasso Simone and Simoncello: A Guide to the Park

info — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 23:24:29 +0000

This site is the official guide to Parco Sasso Simone e Simoncello in Montefeltro that is full of information and things to do: maps, trails, excursions, accommodation, restaurants, events and much more. There is a total of twenty-two paths for horse-riding, mountain biking and walking, that take you through this beautiful protected park in Le Marche. This guide is useful for visitors and tourists wishing to discover this park.

Marcabella: accommodation, events and handmade crafts in Pesaro and Urbino

info — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:26:04 +0000

Marcabella, the name of a local tourist organization for Pesaro and Urbino, is the best way to find out more information on accommodation, events, folklore, local products, and history of Le Marche. From beach holidays in Fano and Marotta to old medieval towns and Italian villas, plan your own vacation choosing among art, culture, nature, the sea and mountains, gourmet food, sports, entertainment and much more. The site offers the following categories: medieval towns, accommodation (hotels, b&b’s, villa, farmhouses), entertainment, sports, local products, country and town, culture, and fine food and wine. You can also download the informational newsletter “Marcabella informa” in pdf, and “Marcabella misteriosa,” a collection of legends, stories and mysterious occurances.

Villas, holiday homes, farmhouses in Le Marche

info — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:24:52 +0000

Le Marche is an area of Italy that is waiting to be discovered by many. Take a holiday in the Piceno area of Le Marche with a stay in either a B&B or a romantic villa to live an adventure in a land full of history, nature and traditions. Let the breath-taking scents lead you to Le Marche’s table filled with local fine wine and food that has been past down from generation to generation. You can customize your holiday in Le Marche with this site choosing the accomodation (villas, farmhouses, countryhouses, apartments in historical centeres) that is right for your needs.

Farmhouses in Pesaro Urbino

info — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:18:18 +0000

The province of Pesaro and Urbino offers limitless possibilities of things to do and see for nature lovers and those of you who love the Italian countryside. This area hosts a number of farmhouses on rolling hills, near the sea, along rivers, or on the slopes of the Appenine Mountains. Tourists can choose to stay in the countryside and plan day trips to nearby towns or go on hikes. It is possible to choose a farmhouse based on your needs and book directly through this site.