Le Marche

Renaissance cities, hilltop towns, Adriatic coast and countryside — naturally connected

Le Marche stretches from the Apennines to the Adriatic, bringing together historic cities, quiet hill towns, vineyard landscapes and elegant seaside resorts — all within short travelling distances.

It is a region best explored through a combination of places rather than a single base, allowing travellers to experience its cultural depth, varied landscapes and everyday life.

Who Le Marche Suits Best

Le Marche tends to resonate most with:

✓ Travellers who enjoy cultural cities but prefer a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere

✓ Guests looking to combine coast and countryside in one trip

✓ Couples and travellers interested in art, food, and regional identity

✓ Drivers who enjoy scenic, slow roads – with clear, well-planned routes

Exploring Le Marche: One Base or Many

Le Marche works exceptionally well for multi-centre travel. Distances are manageable, connections are logical, and each stop feels distinct — from coastal cities to hilltop towns and quiet countryside.

Along the Adriatic, the main rail line makes it easy to link coastal bases without a car. From there, short transfers open up the inland — Urbino, rural estates, and historic centres such as Ascoli Piceno.

Travel can be car-free, self-drive, or a thoughtful mix of both, shaped around pace and the places you want to spend time in.

£ 2,760 per person - 14 nights

Four Stops, Zero Driving: Italy’s Art Cities and the Adriatic Coast

Le Marche
Car-Free Holidays

A car-free journey linking Bologna and Ravenna with Ascoli Piceno and Pesaro, easing art to Adriatic calm.

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Stays with a Sense of Place

Handpicked castles, villas, seafront hotels and small boutique properties — chosen for character, location and the way they fit into a multi-centre journey.

Historic & Character Properties in Le Marche

Castello di Monterado
Le Marche
Country Chic Holidays

Romantic castle retreat in undiscovered Le Marche, with frescoed suites, sweeping Adriatic views, artisan heritage, and heartfelt hospitality.

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Palazzo dei Mercanti Dimora Storica & Spa
Le Marche
Boutique Hotels

Palazzo dei Mercanti offers couples a serene, spa-filled escape in Ascoli Piceno’s charming historic heart.

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Palazzo Giusti
Le Marche
Boutique Hotels

An Urbino Renaissance palazzo reborn as five design-led suites with hidden spa, scholarly storytelling and organic breakfast.

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Country Retreats & Wine Estates

Tenuta Santi Giacomo e Filippo
Le Marche
Country Chic Holidays

A serene wine and spa retreat near Urbino offering organic vineyards, country-chic suites, wellness experiences, and local flavours in Le Marche’s green heart.

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Villa Cattani Stuart
Le Marche
Country Chic Holidays

Historic villa above the Adriatic near Pesaro, combining beach access, Italian gardens, sea-view pool and genuine family hospitality.

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Seafront & Design Hotels

Hotel Excelsior Spa & Lido
Le Marche
5 star hotels

Boutique five-star on Pesaro’s seafront with private beach club, serious spa and sea-view suites for romantic couples.

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Interno Marche
Le Marche
Boutique Hotels

Design-led hotel inside a Liberty villa in Tolentino: 30 story rooms, spa calm, and Marche day trips.

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We can help you shape a route that fits your pace—car-free, self-drive, or a thoughtful mix of both.

 


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A few articles to help you get your bearings — and go a little deeper before you travel.

Le Marche

Ascoli Piceno: the elegant off-the-beaten-track city that still feels genuinely lived-in

An elegant, off-the-beaten-track Italian city: Ascoli Piceno rewards slow travel with travertine beauty, real civic life, and easy day trips to Offida and the Sibillini.

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Le Marche

Gradara Castle: A Perfectly Preserved Fortress Where History Comes Alive

Explore Gradara Castle, a perfectly preserved medieval fortress in Italy, rich in history, romance, and panoramic views—ideal for a cultural and scenic day trip.

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Le Marche

A Day at Frasassi Caves: Valadier, Genga and San Vittore Terme

A practical Frasassi day trip: tour the caves, then choose between Valadier and Genga, or finish with a proper thermal afternoon at San Vittore Terme.

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Urbino in Le Marche: Palaces, Raphael and Everyday Italy

Urbino travel guide to Le Marche’s Renaissance hill town: Ducal Palace, Raphael, student life, viewpoints, quiet churches and how to fit Urbino into a wider Italy itinerary.

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Northern Le Marche: Pesaro and Its Province between Sea and Hills

Northern Le Marche in a snapshot: Pesaro’s lived-in seaside city, soft inland hills and Renaissance hill towns like Urbino, all within easy day-trip distance.

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