Marche

A central Italian region on the Adriatic coast, with the Renaissance city of Urbino, the Conero Riviera and low-key, charming hill towns.

Marche lies in central Italy, with the Adriatic Sea to the east and the Apennines to the west, and mostly hilly terrain. The historic center of Urbino, a Renaissance court city, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The capital, Ancona, is a port city, and to its south the Conero coast has white limestone sea cliffs and small coves. The Sanctuary of Loreto is a pilgrimage site, Recanati is the birthplace of the poet Leopardi, the Frasassi Caves are vast, and Monti Sibillini National Park is good for hiking. Spring through autumn are all good times to visit, with summer the peak beach season. Ancona's airport and port are the main gateways, and the coastal railway connects Bologna and Apulia.

Destinations

• Ancona & Conero
• Rimini

Itineraries

• Umbria Hill Towns to the Adriatic Sea – Drive north from Rome through the hill towns of Umbria, cross the Apennines to the Frasassi Caves, and finish on the Co…