Local attractions and things to do:
A TREMENDOUS CHOICE of things to do and places to visit and THINGS FOR CHILDREN (the Italians love them). Restaurants everywhere make children feel very welcome, because they are part of the family !
FANO - For great beaches in a beautiful town head for Fano . It is only 25 minutes to its Blue Flag beaches and Fano itself is a gorgeous part Roman and Renaissance town rich in art and architecture. There are lovely shops, bars and restaurants, several elegant squares, a superb fish market, outdoor market, a busy fishing port and huge marina. You will undoubtedly fall in love with Fano-so will the children.
CAVES OF FRASASSI - Our visitors’ No 1 place of interest, including its popularity with children. A stupendous cave system with multi-lingual guides to escort you along its level pathways.
URBINO -The Renaissance jewel, equal in importance to Florence at the time. A must.
AQUAFAN - a fantastic water fun-park for all ages voted 'tops' by families with children but also for adults
Guest comments :
FROM 2008: '1st impressions (week 1): How lucky to chance upon Casa Rosa. Absolute peace and quiet, exceptionally pretty outlook in any direction.We thank you both for such a lovely place. 2nd Impressions (week 2): How right were our first impressions! We will definitely tell friends to make a detour to this part of the World to enjoy your lovely home. 3rd impressions (week 3): Having travelled in the surrounding countryside, it is hard to envisage anywhere else in Italy ,Tuscany included, will be any more picturesque or spectacular'. (Amiss family, Australia).
'We thought we were spoilt scenery wise living in Snowdonia, but this valley is breathtaking. Lovely house and pool. Have travelled to many VintageTravel holiday homes in 12 years this seems the best equipped by far'. (The B family, Wales).
'All is well in paradise. Everything was great'. (Mrs Melli, Canada).
' We had two fantastic weeks in your house with swimming pool. A very successful stay' (Mrs Gijben, Holland)
Other details :
EATING OUT There are so many good places to eat out. Roasts meats are a specialty of the region, and because of its proximity to a number of commercial fishing ports on the Adriatic coast fish restaurants are also in abundance serving the most wonderful fish dishes (grilled, fried, baked, risotto, pasta) and is renowned for its Brodetto. Good places for pasta and pizza are to be found everywhere so you can eat superbly within the range of your pocket and all in easy reach! There are about 20 restaurants within a 15 minute drive.
You can eat truffles in most restaurants because nearby Acqualagna is the truffle centre of Italy. There is a Truffle Festival in Oct/Nov every year when many Italian and International gourmets attend this important gastronomic event. And please don't miss the annual International Brodetto & Fish Soup festival 12 Sep to 12 Oct.
Best known Le Marche wines : Verdicchio di Jesi, Bianchello del Metauro, Rosso Conero, Sangiovese.
(updated 9 Sep 2009)
Other Activities:
On the edge of a Regional Park, this is great walking, trekking and cycling country with official Tourist Board paths/routes through fantastic scenery
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