Hill top Villages in Le Marche
1. Penna San Giovani
An ancient hill top village very near our B&B. 630m above sea level means you get some fabulous views of the mountains.
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TIP: Walk to the very top of the village, through the park, to the remains of an ancient fort, where you'll be welcomed with stunning views of the mountains. Check to see if the lovely little theatre is open and make sure you pop in to take a look. It's stunning.
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TIP: Go for a stroll around Penna San Giovani towards sunset, then enjoy a glass of wine and a small plate of prosciutto and cheese at this place just down the road. Booking is advisable.
2. Monte San Martino
Ending slightly nearer the Sibillini Mountains, Monte San Martino is a quiet, picturesque village. At the very top, it has a children's playground that might just have one of the best views ever.
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TIP: Head to the church of San Martino Vescovo to view three incredible works by the brothers Carlo and Vittore Crivelli.
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3. Amandola
An historically important town founded in 1248 and located within the Sibillini Mountains National Park.
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TIP: Wind your way through the cobbled streets up to the top of the town to be greeted with a dreamy view of the mountains and national park.
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TIP: The perfect spot for families to stop after a walk around the town. Time it for around 5pm and it's ideal for an aperitivo for the adults and a gelato for the kids.
4. Sarnano
This spa town's medieval historical centre is one of the best preserved in Le Marche, with beautiful winding, cobbled streets.
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TIP: Head here on a Thursday morning to start your visit at the weekly market, selling fruit, vegetables, clothes and the obligatory porchetta van for that all important panino.
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Why not get into full holiday mode by spoiling yourself to a few hours at the local thermal spa and have a treatment or two?
5. San Ginesio
At 690m above sea level and with views all the way down to the Gran Sasso in Abruzzo, San Ginesio is also known as "the balcony of the Sibillini".
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Don't walk past this unassuming local bar without grabbing yourself an unbelievably good gelato - only during the summer months.
6. Fermo
Nearer the coast is Fermo, where you get both views of the mountains, surrounding villages and the Adriatic Sea. If being underground is more your thing (especially in the height of summer), then head down for a cooling tour of the Roman and medieval cisterns, wells and tunnels.
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TIP: Head here on a Thursday evening in July or August for the antiques and bric-a-brac market in the main piazza and surrounding streets.
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Get yourself an outside seat here for dinner on a Thursday when the evening market is on in July and August. Great food, wine and accompanying people watching.
7. Mogliano
A bustling small town known for its wickerwork and leather goods. More wonderful views of the Sibillini Mountains it sits halfway between the mountains and the Adriatic coast.
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Excellent pizza (evenings only), alongside lots of typical pasta and meat dishes from the region.
8. Ripe San Gineso
A very sweet little medieval village, set above the Fiastra Valley, with narrow, spiralled streets.
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TIP: head here for an evening stroll, when the little strings of lights around the winding streets weave their magic.
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An incredibly inviting bar in the summer months, and especially when there is a festival in the village. Good locally brewed beer as well as wine. It's set opposite the Rocca Leonina - well worth a little look inside when it's open.
9. Urbisaglia
A firm favourite of ours - especially in the summer months with it's square set under the imposing Rocca.
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TIP: Head to The Abbadia di Fiastra, just down the road, or walk the Roman ruins on the outskirts of the village. Perfect for walking off that 3-course lunch.
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10. Montegiorgio
Dating back to the Middle Ages when Benedictine Monks settled there, this village has lots of significant archeological finds. See the remains of castle walls and walk along the narrow alleys to really get a feel of heading back in time.
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TIP: Check to see if there's an opera playing in the beautiful theatre at the top of the village and book yourself a ticket for a memorable night out.
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