Small Boutique hotels in MARCHE

There is so much to explore in this region of central Italy. Its unexpected landscapes include a countryside of soft hills that connect to the Adriatic slope of the Apennine mountains, but also rugged cliffs and long sandy beaches. Medieval villages and an impressive cultural heritage give life to the main towns in the area.

Ancona is on the top of Monte Conero and opens to the sea. It is the capital of the region and is a city of thousand-year history. The spectacular historic center of Urbino is the birthplace of the Renaissance and a World Heritage of Humanity site. Its sandstone buildings give it a special charm.

Ascoi Piceno is another monumental city: the magnificent Piazza del Popolo, with a long sequence of arcades and paving of travertine marble, is the starting point to visit. The surrounding hills covered by vineyards offer a pleasant landscape. In Macerata we find the open-air theater with the best acoustics in Italy. A prestigious opera festival is held here.

Regional natural parks are an atraction which is protected. Among them are the Sibillini Mountains and the Montes de Laga. The Conero coast preserves untouched areas that can only be accessed by sea or through trails. You will find small luxury hotels in one of a kind historic villages.