1. URBINO the Crown Jewel of northern Le Marche


Tip: Park at Piazzale Mercatale: it’s super convenient, cheap and they even have an elevator if you need it to take you to the top of the hill/main piazza!


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2. FANO
Visit our favorite fishermen’s village to dip your toes in the Adriatic and get your full of fresh seafood! Our favorite spot for simple grilled seafood at the port is La Rustita - named after it's famous grilled fish, lightly tossed in breadcrumbs before the grill. Order with a liter of the house white - sparkling! It's the perfect combination on a hot summer's day at the beach!


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For my Insiders Guide to Fano:
3. FURLO
My favorite detour along the old Roman road, the via Flaminia


Stop for a beer & piadine at this shady riverside spot. Great park for kids too!


4. URBANIA
Home of Le Befana, this antique village is known for its ceramics! Stop at Caffe del Teatro for a cafe, artisan gelato or handmade pastry. On a rainy day, sit inside under the frescoed ceilings or better yet on a sunny day, sit and people watch outside their front doors in the main piazza!


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5. MONDAVIO
A tiny town with huge trebuchets/catapults that sound the double walled medieval village perched on a hill. There's not much to do in this tiny town if there isn't a festival but it's worth a stop for the views and the incredible collection of antique catapults. Plus it's just a pretty drive. And if you're in the area, stop by Cantina Terra Cruda in nearby Fratte Rosa for a wine tasting in their gorgeous tasting room overlooking the vines!


V I N O:
While you are in the area it would be a shame to miss Cantina Terracruda!




1. URBINO the Crown Jewel of northern Le Marche


Tip: Park at Piazzale Mercatale: it’s super convenient, cheap and they even have an elevator if you need it to take you to the top of the hill/main piazza!


T O D O:


2. FANO
Visit our favorite fishermen’s village to dip your toes in the Adriatic and get your full of fresh seafood! Our favorite spot for simple grilled seafood at the port is La Rustita - named after it's famous grilled fish, lightly tossed in breadcrumbs before the grill. Order with a liter of the house white - sparkling! It's the perfect combination on a hot summer's day at the beach!


E A T:


For my Insiders Guide to Fano:
3. FURLO
My favorite detour along the old Roman road, the via Flaminia


Stop for a beer & piadine at this shady riverside spot. Great park for kids too!


4. URBANIA
Home of Le Befana, this antique village is known for its ceramics! Stop at Caffe del Teatro for a cafe, artisan gelato or handmade pastry. On a rainy day, sit inside under the frescoed ceilings or better yet on a sunny day, sit and people watch outside their front doors in the main piazza!


G E L A T O:


5. MONDAVIO
A tiny town with huge trebuchets/catapults that sound the double walled medieval village perched on a hill. There's not much to do in this tiny town if there isn't a festival but it's worth a stop for the views and the incredible collection of antique catapults. Plus it's just a pretty drive. And if you're in the area, stop by Cantina Terra Cruda in nearby Fratte Rosa for a wine tasting in their gorgeous tasting room overlooking the vines!


V I N O:
While you are in the area it would be a shame to miss Cantina Terracruda!

