Discover The Marche

General

Marche is a region of central Italy, marvelous as unusual for their diversity of landscape and territory: harmonious and sinuous forms, cliffs and caves that alternate with unforgettable beaches, hills that recall history, tradition, art and mountains equipped with plants for ski lovers.

The territory is mainly hilly and mountainous, embracing the Adriatic side of the Umbria-Marche Apennines with its low and sandy beaches. Renowned the long stretch of fine and golden sand, washed by crystal clear water, which is located in Senigallia, with its seafront alive and mundane during all hours of the day.
Gabicce mare, Pesaro, Fano, Civitanova Marche and San Benedetto del Tronto are no less an ideal destination for those who want to relax and find refreshment among the many bathing establishments, while for those who love extreme nature, the Riviera Conerooffre evocative scenery and still wild flaps, sometimes reachable only by sea or between paths cut into the green of the Mediterranean.

The Marche is a unique region especially as regards nature. The region is home to numerous national and regional parks and WWF oases to be discovered; the parks of the Sibillini and Monti della Laga mountains offer a unique spectacle for trekking enthusiasts. You can not miss the Frasassi Caves, a destination for visits from all over Europe and great speleological interest for the karstic phenomenon that originated beautiful caves, some of which have been inhabited since prehistoric times.

Stretches of orchards and vineyards on the hills of the Picentine and the Esino Valley surround farmhouses with ancient warmth where it is possible to rediscover the simple taste of genuine things. Stately homes or old half-drilged farm houses tell the life of the past, and welcome travelers and tourists in search of authentic emotions.

The provinces are: Ancona (capital), Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata, Pesaro and Urbino

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