Italy’s Le Marche region has a bit of everything. The Apennines are to the west, and the sunny, sandy, winding coastline of the Adriatic is to the east, and between those landmarks are gently undulating hills and hilltop villages, farmland and vineyards, and nature reserves. Some of the best places to stay in Le Marche are picturesque medieval towns, similar to those you find in Umbria or Tuscany; there are also some beautifully converted masserias in the rich hinterland — perfect for foodies; and friendly seaside ports and harbours, popular with Italian bucket-and-spade holidaymakers.
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Beautiful, terracotta-topped hill town, Urbino is the place to go for art lovers: it became one of Italy’s cultural capitals in the 15th century, when the era's most famous artists and architects were gathered here by local, Duca Fredrico Montefeltro. Ascoli Piseno is a great destination for foodies; Pesaro offers an idyllic beach-break setting, plus a lot to explore in the way of sightseeing; and Ancona is the main transport hub for the region and has a large station, international ferry port and international airport, so it’s a good base if you want to explore the whole area, or you’re interested in the history of Le Marche and like a good beach and ferry port.
If you’re looking for our Gurus’ recommendations for the best places to stay in Le Marche for a beach break consider Rimini, which is just over the border in neighbouring Emilia Romagna, and is the Adriatic’s largest, and probably most bustling beach resort, with over a thousand hotels to choose from. Even though this is your classic Italian beach hotel destination, it’s still incredibly rich historically — it was founded by the Romans — and the food is excellent.