A Different Discovery in Every Season SPRING:
Our beautiful area is delightful in every season - why not try a different time of year for a change. The magical carpets of spring flowers on the mountains of the Sibillini National Park are simply stunning. With wild orchids, narsissi, cyclamen and violets, they are a photographers delight. The mild temperatures makes exploring the mountains easier than in the heat of the summer. Great markets to visit and festivals all around - you will even find a Frog Racing Festival! Easter Celebrations to attend. Any rain tends to come in brief shower and there is usually still snow on the mountain tops. The Spring blossom of almond, cherry and apple and fresh greens of the new tree growth are beautiful.
AUTUMN:
Again the ideal temperatures for hiking or cycling in the Sibillini Mountains.
The ever-changing Autumn colours are simply stunning.
Visit the Amandola Theatre Festival in September.
Then there is the grape harvest in September and a visit to our local winery is a must. With an interesting museum of old wine making equipment and vats you will be shown how the wine used to be produced and how it is produced now. Then of course there is the free wine tasting - try the Vin Cotto - it's delicious!
November is the olive harvest and a visit to the local press in an interesting experience.
Other Autumn festivals include:
Apiro (near Cingoli) & Fermo - Sagra della polenta, Montecassiano - Sagra del pesce (fish), Cupramontana - grape festival in the heart of Verdicchio wine country in September, Piandimileto (near Urbino) - Mushroom fair, Lapedona (near Fermo) - Sagra del Vino Cotto (don't miss this one!), Arcevia - Sagra dell'uva (grape festival)
WINTER:
Snow falls and the crisp white descends all around. The roads are kept immaculate and even on our local lane, the snow plough clears the road several time a day if necessary.
With skiing and snow-boarding nearby at Sassotetto and the new ski lodge, the runs are suitable for beginners & intermediates.
There is even a baby run (for children and the less adventurous adults!).
Our local Boxing Day Live Nativity must not be missed - complete with live animals, music, candle-light and costumes of the time - simply magical.
Cross-country skiing on the lower levels.
Try truffle hunting - a speciality of the region or even wild boar hunting!
Fantastic winter festivals with Vin Brulee (Similar to Gluhwein) to keep you warm.
So whatever the season, each has it's own, beautiful qualities and will be sure to delight you.
Other Activities:
Mule trekking, bird watching, skiing 30 minutes away at Sassotetto, beautiful scenery for artistic inspiration, paragliding, cross-country skiing,
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