Location: Macerata in Italy
Nearest Airport:
Ancona 1hour 15 mins at 90
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Nearest Ferry:
Civitanova Marche at 45
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Nearest Train:
Monte San Martino at 10
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Nearest Motorway:
A14 at 50
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 45.0
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Car: necessary
The nearest village is about 3 kms away and has all facilities, bank, butcher, baker, restaurant etc. For serious sightseers, the area abounds in Medieval hill towns and there are extensive Roman ruins at Falerone and Urbs Salia. Loreto is a famous pilgrimage shrine with major works of art as has the region's capital Urbino. Assisi is just 2 hours away. Macerata (40 mins) hosts a major opera festival every July. With the Sibillini Mountains just 30 mins away, nature lovers and bird watchers are in for a treat. There are numerous walks and mountain bike rides right around the house. Foodies will be in paradise as the area is renowned for its truffles. Otherwise, Marchesian cuisine consists of the freshest of ingredients, simply cooked; on the coast, fish straight from the sea, inland, marinated meats grilled over an open fire. Prices are low and portions are huge!
New for 2007, a restaurant in the hamlet above the house, just 1km away!