The Area — Le Marche

Casa Raffaela is located in Monte Giberto, in the heart of Le Marche — the perfect base for exploring everything this beautiful region has to offer.

Towns and villages

Fermo (20 min) — historic hilltop town with stunning views over the hills and sea
Ascoli Piceno (45 min) — one of Italy's most beautiful piazzas, famous for its fritto misto
Macerata (40 min) — vibrant university town with open-air opera in summer
Recanati (35 min) — birthplace of poet Giacomo Leopardi

Beaches

The Adriatic coast is just 20 kilometres away. Porto San Giorgio and Porto Sant'Elpidio are the nearest beach towns — sandy beaches, good restaurants and no crowds.

Nature

Monte Sibillini (1 hour) — national park with impressive mountain peaks and hiking trails
Gola dell'Infernaccio — spectacular gorge, ideal for a day hike
Piano Grande di Castelluccio — blooming plateau in May/June, one of Italy's most beautiful natural sights

Markets

Every week there are local markets in the surrounding villages. Fresh vegetables, cheese, cured meats and local wine — a real Italian market experience.

Food and drink

Le Marche is known for its cuisine: fresh pasta, truffles, porchetta, local wines (Verdicchio, Rosso Conero) and the famous vincigrassi. Ask us for our favourite restaurant recommendations — we are happy to help.