If a trip to Italy for you is above all about discovering it's wonderful Art and History or if you would like to take a plunge back into Italy's glorious past, Urbino and the surrounding area of Montefeltro are the perfect holiday destinations in Le Marche! This small town on the gentle hills of the region is a hidden jewel that anyone interested in discovering the authentic Italian culture should visit. If you are looking to learn more about the famous Renaissance Art and want to discover how life was at that time, this is the right place for you! Urbino was one of the Renaissance capitals...

Le Marche has some wonderful beaches along its Eastern coastline. The coastline stretches a massive 180 kilometres along the Adriatic giving holidaymakers plenty of choice when it comes to where to take that bucket and spade! In fact Le Marche proudly boasts the highest number of Blue Flag beaches of any region in Italy. Some of the bigger, more well known resorts include Gabicce Mare, Pesaro, Senigallia and San Benedetto del Tronto. However, there are plenty of smaller resorts lying below the limestone peak of Monte Conero which are worth exploring too. These include Portonovo, Sirolo and Numana....

Le Marche is perfect cycling territory, with mountain bike trails in abundance! Certainly, it is an extremely popular sport across Italy, with men donning the lyrca most weekends! However, for the holidaymaker, cycle hire can be difficult to find so if you are keen to enjoy a lot of cycling during your trip, you may be best to bring your own bike. It's not impossible to find cycle hire though. The local tourist office will always be able to help recommend routes and itineries for you and will be able to advise you on the nearest bike rental business. The Sarnano cycle club organise...

As with so many regions of Italy, the people of Le Marche are passonate about their food. Probably the most famous of the area's regional specialities is the famous truffle. However, their regional cuisine also includes it's mountain cheeses, hams and salamis, olives and varities of fish soups. If you love Italy's culinary excellences and want to experience them more during your holiday, then your perfect holiday destination in Le Marche is prpbably Jesi! This historical town is one of the main cultural centres in the region, it is just 30 minutes away from Ancona and the famous white-sand beaches...

There are a number of courses in Le Marche for the golf lover to enjoy. We have selected some of the best for you to try... The golf course at Conero offers a championship standard 18 hole course for the keen golfer, as well as a 9 hole course more suited to beginners. Whether you are a beginner or a professional golfer another club worth a try it the Riviera Golf Club of San Giovanni in Marignano near Cattolica. The 18 hole, par 72 course is both challenging and spectacular, whilst the facilties on hand also include a hole course, pitch and putt as well as two 18 hole putting greens and...

Le Marche offers holidaymakers a wonderful variety of walks and hikes, set in beautiful countryside. One of the most beautiful parts of the region is the Monti Sibillini. It's snow capped peaks offer superb walking and hiking territory. The Sibillini National Park plus many other tourist offices organise tours and treks throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn months and have numerous pre-defined itineries available. There are also 10 marked circular routes from Sarnano for walkers of all abilities and the local tourist board organises guided hikes throughout the summer. Another area worth...

There are plenty of festivals to enjoy in Le Marche, whatever time of year you choose to visit. Music festivals in the region tend to run across July and August with some running into September too. For those interested in classical music, make sure your visit coincides with the Rossini Opera Festival, a celebration of Rossini's music held annually in August in the coastal town of Pesaro. Urbino is also host to the Early Music Festival, whilst for those who are more jazz fans, the Ancona Jazz Festival is a must see. The smaller town of Fano also has a rich jazz heritage and hosts Jazz by...

With such a long stretch of coastline on it's Eastern border, Le Marche is a great place to enjoy watersports. For those keen to try diving, we can recommend the PADI diving centre at Numana. The diving school can offer a range of diving courses from the most basic to the most advanced level of DiveMaster Guide. They can also offer equipment hire for those who already have their PADI diving qualifications enabling divers to enjoy the dives amongst the rocky outcrops of the Conero National Park. For those preferring something above water, then you can enjoy windsurfing and kitesurfing at Civitanova...

If you are looking for some adventures, beautiful sceneries and the best nature can offer, we have no doubt… your perfect destination in Le Marche is the Natural Park Gola della Rossa and Frasassi! Known as 'the green heart of Le Marche', this Natural Park is the biggest protected natural area in the region and a true heaven for those who love wildlife, trekking and breathtaking views. The park expands over 10 thousands hectares and offers a great variety of paths such as the ones in Valle Scappuccia both for trekking and for other activities like birdwatching: this natural area is famous f...

Bookings For You are incredibly proud to be able to offer our clients tailor made holidays in Marche. Alongside offering our guests superb Marche accommodation options, we can also organise some memorable excursions and activities to enjoy during your trip to this wonderful and unspoilt part of Italy. These include truffle hunting, quad biking, Vespa tours, ballooning, wine trips and tastings, cookery classes and oil tastings. We hope that our guide below will inspire you to enjoy at least one of the activities on offer as we know it will ensure a truly memorable stay in this wonderful part of...

Le Marche is a beautiful, unspoilt region of Italy consisting of a wonderful mix of long sandy beaches, historic towns and rural, hilly countryside. There are some wonderful towns and cities across Le Marche, all of which are worth a visit during your stay. Some of the most well known include Ancona, Ascoli Piceno, Urbino, Pesaro, Fano and San Leo. Urbino is probably Marche's most well known tourist attraction and is rich in cultural history. It is home to Italy's most beautiful Renaissance palace - the Palazzo Ducale - built for Duke Federico da Montefeltro, ruler of Urbino in the 15th century....

The snow capped peaks of the Monti Sibillini offer superb skiing territory. At Sarnano is Sassotetto, Le Marche's main ski resort. This is a medium sized ski resort boasting 9 pistes, 9 ski lifts (1 chair lift and 8 surface lifts) but with only 180 metres (590 feet) of vertical descent, it's probably best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders rather than advanced skiiers. For snowboarders there is even a dedicated snow park. However, there is also some suitable terrain for both beginners and advanced skiers. It's easy to hire boots, skis and snowboards and, for those preferring...