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THE COMPREHENSORY OF FERMO-PORTO SAN GIORGIO

The vocation of Fermo, for its history as a city of studies and for its tradition as a center of cultural exchanges in the Adriatic, has always been aimed at welcoming and hospitality. The tools available to the City to continue responding to this trend are many and have consolidated and refined over time. First, the culture. Fermo retains an intact Renaissance urban layout which, starting from the main Piazza del Popolo - one of the most beautiful in the Marche - can be enjoyed through a series of itineraries dotted with churches, noble palaces, courtyards and artistic portals.
Another strong point of Fermo and its hamlets is the landscape. Perched around the Girfalco hill, whose park is home to centuries-old plants and is one of the most beautiful panoramic terraces of the Marche coast, the city has for its natural backdrops, on one side the Adriatic Sea, only eight kilometers away from the urban center, from the another the suggestive scenery of a hinterland of typical towns that go with a gentle hilly landscape up to the slopes of the "blue mountains" of Leopardi's memory, the Sibillini. This privileged position means that Fermo offers a clean sea and well-equipped beaches on which to practice sailing, wind surfing and kitesurfing, such as at Lido di Fermo, in Casabianca, in Marina Palmense; it also allows tourists to enjoy the tranquility of the hinterland in farmhouses and facilities equipped for trekking, mountain biking and horseback riding, and is a natural gateway to the nearby Monti Sibillini Park. The numerous accommodation activities offer suitable solutions for all needs. From Fermo, moreover, considering the particular local production structure based on small and medium-sized enterprises, interesting and particularly refined paths are possible between company outlets of big names and artisan traditions where shoes, hats, accessories and clothing make fashion and trend in the major international boutiques.

THE MARCHE - ITALY IN A REGION

ITALIAN SECRET

The Marches are one of the best kept secrets of Italy. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbors Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely populated region has long slipped under the travel radar. However, with a number of lovely hill towns and a landscape that ranges from the snow-capped peaks of the Apennines to dream beaches and otherworldly caves, it's the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds. Outstanding for their geometric shapes and imposing appearance, Italian castles are not only majestic, but utterly stunning, a splendor that is best viewed in person. Interestingly, no two castles are alike and each has unique characteristics that are related to historical events, natural environment and political changes over the centuries.

RICH HISTORY

Few countries in the world are pervaded by such a strong sense of historical continuity as Italy. From the myths surrounding the birth of the Etruscan civilization to the founding of a united Italy in the 19th century, past and present are inextricably linked in a seamless network that spans over three millennia. This short story provides a thread to guide you through the labyrinth of this complex story. You will find a more detailed local history on the individual city pages.

RESTAURANTS

The Marche is centrally located on the Italian east coast, nestled between the Apennines and the Adriatic Sea. The region is characterized by a rugged mountainous hinterland and a coastline lined with beaches, dotted with picturesque seaside towns. These variations in the geography of the region are also reflected in its food; seafood is popular, along with rural delicacies such as wild mushrooms, game, nuts and herbs, and the region's precious truffles. Rabbit in porchetta, rabbit stuffed with wild fennel is a revered regional specialty, and traditional porchetta made with suckling pig and stuffed into rolls is a popular street food.

Autumn in the Marche

If you don't love hot days and love beautiful and mild sunny days, when the sun gently caresses your skin and your senses, inviting you to spend time outdoors, why not take the opportunity of a holiday in the Marche Autumn?

THE SCENT OF HARVEST

Especially in the first part of autumn, the scents of the harvest invade the hills of the Marche. With the must are made the typical soft donuts that can be found in many local pastry shops, must biscuits, perfect to serve with "vino cotto" (literally "cooked wine") and "sughetti" (a sort of polenta made from must, corn and nuts). When the must is cooked for a long time, sapa is produced: it is a sweet and sticky ingredient perfect for seasoning polenta and making cavallucci (typical local biscuit). The sughitti festival takes place in the last week of September in Montecassiano. At the beginning of October, the oldest Grape Festival in Italy is held in Cupramontana: it is a party with food, music, dancing and, of course, Sir Wine.

HARVEST OF OLIVES AND OLIVE OIL

One of the most magical moments in the Marche, and in Italy in general, takes place at the end of October / beginning of November: this is the month of the olive harvest, when you will see many people working around the olive trees to collect the precious fruit. Do not hesitate: the new oil, with an intense green color, is immediately ready to be tasted and purchased. If you have friends who have a farmhouse in the countryside with an olive grove, ask them to invite you for the harvest: it will be a nice moment to share with your friends and then you can bring the olives to the mill and watch the production of your olive oil.

THE FOLIAGE OF THE CANFAITO BEECH FOREST

If you want to experience colors, then you can't miss the Canfaito beech forest: every year you can enjoy the same and always different spectacle of the beech leaves that change color. You will feel like under a golden dome made of yellow, orange and red leaves. Enjoy a relaxing walk under the beech trees and don't forget to stop in Elcito, a tiny unspoilt village, where you can breathe an atmosphere of other times, when the shepherds woke up at dawn, spent the whole day out with their animals, eager to go home and find some warmth by the fireplace with their families.

MEDIEVAL VILLAGES

Visiting the numerous medieval villages scattered around the Marche can be a real challenge under the August sun, but doing it in autumn, when the air is still warm and the sun illuminates the stones that make up the city walls, has a totally different charm. Stroll through the alleys of the Marche villages, where a beautiful panorama awaits you at every corner. Difficult to recommend a village: just turn off the satellite navigator, follow

LE MARCHE - ITALY IN ONE REGION

ITALIAN SECRET

Le Marche is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Sandwiched between the Adriatic and its better known neighbours Tuscany and Umbria, this quiet and sparsely-populated region has long slipped under the travel radar. Yet with a string of charming hilltop towns and a landscape ranging from snow-capped Apennine peaks to dreamy beaches and otherworldly caves, it’s the perfect place to experience Italy without the crowds. Outstanding with their geometrical shapes and imposing appearance, Italian castles are not only awe-inspiring but absolutely marvelous – a splendor that is best observed in person. Interestingly, no two castles seem alike and each has unique features that correlate with historical events, natural surroundings, and political changes over the centuries.

RICH HISTORY

Few countries in the world are suffused with such a strong sense of historical continuity as Italy. From the myths that surround the birth of the Etruscan civilization to the foundation of United Italy in the 19thC, past and present are inextricably linked in a seamless web that stretches back over three millennia. This short account provides a thread to guide you through the labyrinth of this complex story. You'll find more detailed local history in the individual town pages.

RESTAURANTS

Marche is centrally located on the eastern Italian coast, nestling between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The region is characterised by a rugged, mountainous inland and a beach-lined coast, dotted with quaint seaside towns. These variations in the region’s geography are also reflected in its food; seafood is popular, along with rural delicacies such as wild funghi, game, nuts and herbs and the region’s treasured truffles. Coniglio in porchetta, rabbit stuffed with wild fennel is a revered regional speciality, and traditional porchetta made with suckling pig and stuffed into rolls is a popular street food.

Autumn in Le Marche

If you are not fond of hot days and you love the beautiful mild sunny days, when the sun gently caresses your skin and senses, inviting you to spend time in the open air, why don’t you take the chance of a holiday in Marche in Autumn?

THE SCENT OF THE GRAPE HARVEST

Especially in the first part of autumn, the scents of the grape harvest invade the Marche hills. With must they make the typical, soft donuts that you can find in many local bakeries, must biscuits, perfect to be served with “vino cotto” (literally “cooked wine”) and “sughetti” (a kind of polenta made of must, corn flour and walnuts). When the must is cooked for a long time, sapa is produced: it is a sweet and sticky ingredient perfect for seasoning polenta and making cavallucci (a typical local biscuit). In Montecassiano the festival of sughitti is held during the last week of September. The oldest Sagra dell’Uva (wine festival) in Italy is held in Cupramontana at the beginning of October: it’s a festival with food, music, dances and, of course, Sir Wine.

OLIVE HARVEST & OLIVE OIL

One of the most magical moments in Marche, and in Italy in general, happens at the end of October / beginning of November: this is the month of the olive harvest, when you will see many people working around the olive trees to pick the precious fruit. Do not hesitate: the new oil, with its intense green color, is immediately ready to be tasted and purchased. If you have friends who have a farmhouse in the countryside with olive grove, ask them to invite you for the harvest: it will be a beautiful moment to share with your friends and then you can bring the olives to the mill and attend to the production of your own olive oil.

THE FOLIAGE OF CANFAITO BEECH FOREST

If you want to make an experience of colours, then you can’t miss the Canfaito beech forest: every year you can enjoy the same and always different show of the beech leaves changing colours. You’ll feel like under a golden dome made of yellow, orange and red leaves. Just enjoy a relaxing walk under the beech trees and don’t forget to stop by Elcito, a tiny untouched village, where you can breathe an atmosphere of old times, when shepherds woke up at dawn, spent the whole day out with their animals, longing to go back home and find some warmth in front of the fireplace with their families.

MEDIOEVAL VILLAGES

Visiting the numerous Medieval villages spotted all around Marche may be quite a challenge under the August sun, but doing it in Autumn, when the air is still warm and sun lights up the stones that make up the town walls, has a totally different appeal. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Marchigiano towns, where a beautiful panorama awaits you at every corner. Difficult to recommend a village: just switch off your satellite navigator, follow a less traveled road and certainly you will find a quiet and nice village waiting to welcome you.

CHESTNUT FESTIVAL

The good and sweet smell of roasted chestnuts is one of the nicest in autumn. You can go yourself to look for chestunts and then cook them at your place or, if you are not sporty enough, there are many chestnut festivals in October, especially in the Sibillini area, where people roast chestunts along the roads and you can buy a cone. The most famous chestnut festivals in Marche are in Smerillo and Montemonaco. Smerillo is particularly famous also for being one of the balconies of Marche: thanks to its elevated position, you can admire wide open views, stretching from the Sibillini mountains to the sea, passing through the rolling hills and medieval villages.

TRUFFEL

Autumn also offers another delicious, sought-after and highly appreciated product: truffles. Two are the most important events in Marche dedicated to truffles: the National Fair of White Truffle in Acqualagna and Diamanti a Tavola in Amandola, dedicated to the precious white truffles of the Sibillini. The most famous chestnut festivals in Marche are in Smerillo and Montemonaco. Smerillo is particularly famous also for being one of the balconies of Marche: thanks to its elevated position, you can admire wide open views, stretching from the Sibillini mountains to the sea, passing through the rolling hills and medieval villages.

THE CONERO AREA IN PEACE

Ok the temperature is not suitable for a swim but the Conero without the crowds of summer allows you to make many experiences, from cycling to walking (we especially recommend two trips: the viewpoint up to Passo del Lupo, and that from the Belvedere) as well as visiting the villages of Sirolo and Numana.

Discover Le Marche and start building your trip!

MARCHE - THE BEST OF - THE MUST SEE PLACES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Must-See-palces

THEME ITINERARIES

MARCHE IN BLUE - THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BEACHES OF THE MARCHE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/The-Marche-Region-in-Blue

THE GENIUS OF MARCHE - ART AND CULTURE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Art-and-Culture

TYPIACL MARCHE - TASTE AND TRADITIONS
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Taste-and-tradition

MADE IN MARCHE - SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Skills-and-expertise

LE MARCHE RURALI - ROLLING HILLS AND ANCIENT VILLAGE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Rolling-Hills-and-Ancient-Villages

GREEN MARCHE - NATURAL PARKS AND RESERVES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Parks-and-Active-Nature

SOUL OF MARCHE - SPIRITUALITY AND MEDITATION
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Spirituality-and-Meditation

LE MARCHE FOR KIDS - ITINERARIES AND PLACES FOR FAMILIES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Marche-Family

MARCHE OF SCIENCE - THE PLACES OF SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Science-and-Technology

WELLNESS MARCHE - THERMAL AND WELLNESS CENTERS
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Wellness

MARCHE MOVIES - CINETURISTIC ITINERARIES
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Marche-Movies

THE MARCHE ON FOOT - TREKKING
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Trekking

MARCHE BY BYKE
https://www.turismo.marche.it/en-us/Explore/Marche-By-Bike

Lokal Transport

Porto San Giorgio railway station 5 km
Interurban bus stop 1 km
Marche airport 70 km

Traveling in the Marche

AIRPORTS
The main transport hub of the Marche is the Adriatic port city of Ancona. International flights serve the Marche airport just northwest of the city, while ferries sail to and from destinations in Greece, Croatia and Albania.

PRIVATE CAR
You must be a good driver in the Marche; the streets are narrow and often steep. Fly to Ancona and rent a car. For speed, take the A14, which connects the entire region along its 111 miles of coastline, from Pesaro in the north to Ascoli Piceno in the south. For pleasure, drive along the state roads through the beautiful landscapes of the Marche.

TRAINS
Once in the region, trains run along the coast and buses serve most of the inland towns and villages. Realistically though, you'll want your wheels to explore the region's verdant hinterland. Car rental service is available at the Marche airport and Ancona railway station. Travel in the Marche

Parkering

private parking