Macerata
Macerata is de Middeleeuwse provinciehoofdstad en ligt op een kwartiertje van het huis. De stad herbergt een van de oudste universiteiten van Italië en staat bekend als -na Verona- de tweede opera-stad van Italië. De opera's worden in het oude Sferisterio in de openlucht gehouden. Een event om niet te missen. Macerata heeft verder een prachtig oud centrum met mooie palazzo's, pleinen en gezellige terrassen. In zomer komt in de avonduren de stad echt tot leven. Wekelijks op woensdagmorgen van 08:00 tot 13:00 is er in het oude centrum markt, waarbij vooral kleding, tassen, sieraden en schoenen worden aangeboden.
Surroundings of Villa San Valentino
Villa San Valentino is located in the rolling hills of Le Marche. From the terrace you have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the hill-top towns of Loro Piceno, Mogliano and Petriolo.
Many beautiful villages in Le Marche are easily accessible from the villa. You can do your daily shopping at one of the supermarkets (Tigre, Coal) or specialty shops in Loro Piceno a few minutes away, but the large supermarkets (Oasi, Conad, Lidl) in Tolentino or Marerata are also easily accessible. These cities can be reached in 15-20 minutes and are well worth a visit. Within about an hour you can also visit well known cities such as Perugia, Assisi, Ascoli Piceno, Fermo or Ancona.
The wide and clean beaches of the Adriatic coast are quickly accessible.
Do you like active holidays? Be sure to visit the mountains (Monte Sibillini National Park), where you can go cycling, hiking, swimming, canoeing, rafting, horseback riding and paragliding.
Beaches
Le Marche has a 180 km long coastline with many wide sandy beaches and beautiful bays.
From Villa San Valentino the beach of Civitanova Mare is the closest. Within half an hour you can spread out your towel on the blue Adriatic coast or, even better!, order a refreshing drink from your sunbed at one of the dozens of beach bars. Our favorites? Cala Maretto and Shada Beach Club, where you can also enjoy an excellent lunch. The coastal towns also offer entertainment in the evening. In towns such as Civitanova and San Benedetto in high season the shops are open until midnight and residents and tourists stroll through the streets with an ice cream or drink and Apèrol on one of the many terraces.
You can also visit the beautiful bays at the Monte Conero Natural Park (Numana, Sirolo, Portonovo), or the beautiful beach at Porto San Giorgio.
Macerata
Macerata is the medieval provincial capital and is fifteen minutes from the house. The city is home to one of Italy's oldest universities and is known as Italy's second opera city after Verona. The operas are held in the open air in the old Sferisterio. An event not to be missed! Macerata also has a beautiful historic center with beautiful palazzos, churches, squares and cozy terraces. In the summer, the city really comes alive in the evenings. Weekly on Wednesday mornings from 08:00 to 13:00 there is a market in the historic center, where mainly clothes, bags, jewelry and shoes are offered.
Loro Piceno
Loro Piceno, a few minutes by car from the house, is a medieval village with amenities such as two supermarkets, bakery, butcher and fresh pasta shop. There are also several restaurants and cafes/gelaterias.
Loro Piceno is known for the Vino Cotto, which literally means 'cooked wine'. In the month of August there is always the three-day Vino Cotto festival.
The vineyard next to the house belongs to the nearby winery Tenute Murola. A wine tasting including a guided tour can be held here.
Roman empire
Between Loro Piceno and the neighboring village of Urbisaglia is an archaeological park with remains from the Roman Empire. For example, parts of the old city wall and amphitheater can be visited here.
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Abbey of Fiastra
A few kilometers from the house is the Abbazia di Chiaravalle di Fiastra, Founded in 1142, this abbey is one of the largest in central Italy and open to visit. The beautiful nature reserve around the abbey invites you to an early morning walk or bike ride on one of the marked routes.
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