The landscape, people, food, wine, history and culture come together to create the rich tapestry that is Italy. When people the world over are asked what countries they would most wish to visit, Italy always comes out near the top.
Le Marche has long been a best kept secret but increasingly, the region is finding popularity with second-home owners and holiday home investors. There are few areas in the country that can offer such an alluring mixture of unspoilt landscapes. Le Marche is true storybook Italy.
Located between the Adriatic Sea and the majestic Apennine Mountains, Le Marche sits snuggled between the warm coastal waters, dreamy Umbria, prosperous Emilia-Romagna and rugged Abruzzo. Its borders also briefly touch Tuscany and Lazio.
Beautifully situated, Le Marche contains immense geographical loveliness. It has everything: incredible countryside from the Sibillini Mountains to the glorious coastline, castellated hilltops, marvellous beaches, stunning mountains, rolling hills, untouched natural parks, wonderful wildlife, rich heritage of history and monuments as well as spectacular art and architecture. The area contains gorgeous vineyards and fields drenched yellow in summer sunflowers, all surrounded by snow-capped mountains and glistening sea.
One of the most striking features of the Marche region is the numerous stunning hillside locations, dotted with charming historic villages and medieval castles. Below in the valleys, larger towns are storehouses of incredible architecture. Romanesque churches abound in even the smallest villages. […]
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