Recanati, Italy: What to See in Leopardi’s Hilltop Town (2026 Guide)
Recanati is a hilltop town in the province of Macerata, in Italy’s Marche region, a stone’s throw from the Adriatic and the Conero Riviera. It is worth visiting as the birthplace of the poet Giacomo Leopardi: you can walk through his family palace and library, stand on the hill that inspired L’Infinito, and see four…
Grottammare, Italy: What to See in the Old Town and on the Riviera delle Palme
Grottammare, Italy: a medieval village above the sea and a palm-lined Liberty seafront with Blue Flag beaches, with 2026 museum dates, trains and a one-day plan.
Offida, Italy: What to See in the Town of Lace, Wine and Carnival
Offida is a walled hill town in southern Marche, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, set on a rocky spur between the Tesino and Tronto valleys. It is listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy and is worth visiting for three things you will not find together anywhere else: bobbin lace still made in…
Numana, Italy: Beaches, the Old Town and Where to Swim on the Conero
Numana, Italy: two calm coves under the Conero cliffs, family beaches to Marcelli, the old town and turtle bay, plus 2026 buses, boats and local tips.
Gradara, Italy: The Castle of Paolo and Francesca and What to See
Gradara, Italy: visit the castle of Paolo and Francesca, walk the medieval walls and plan your day with 2026 hours, trains from Ancona and local tips.
Tolentino, Italy: What to See Between the Basilica and the Sibillini
Tolentino, Italy: what to see in this Marche art town, from the Cappellone of San Nicola, reopened in 2026, to Rancia Castle and Fiastra Abbey.
Fermo, Italy: What to See, the Roman Cisterns and How to Get There
Fermo, Italy: what to see in this Marche hill town, Roman Cisterns hours, how to get there from Rome or Ancona and a one-day plan from locals.
Jesi, Italy: What to See in the Home of Verdicchio
Jesi, Italy: what to see in the walled Marche town of Frederick II, Lotto and Verdicchio wine, how to get there and a one-day plan from locals.
Camerino, Italy: What to See in the Marche University Town (2026 Guide)
Camerino, Italy: what to see in the Marche university town in 2026, what has reopened after the earthquake, how to get there and a one-day plan from locals.
Sirolo and Portonovo, Italy: Beaches and Things to Do on the Conero Riviera
Sirolo and Portonovo travel guide: the best Conero Riviera beaches, how to reach the Due Sorelle beach by boat, Santa Maria di Portonovo and local food.