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Le Marche lies on the eastern side of Central Italy, between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine Mountains . In comparison to it's central neighbours, Tuscany and Umbria , it remains relatively unspoilt by mass tourism and offers visitors a chance to taste real Italy . Le Marche people are extremely friendly and welcoming and the area itself offers a multitude of activities and interests to suit all tastes.

Castel Clementino's position in the heart of Le Marche means that it is possible to access both the coast and the interior with relative ease. The following areas are within reach.

For those interested in Archaeology/History

Roman Amphitheatre at Falerone (15 mins)

Urbisaglia – Roman town of Urbs Salvia ( 35 mins)

Fiastra Abbey ( 40 mins)

San Ginesio – lovely medieval town (30 mins)

Macerata –Sferisterio Roman amphitheatre ( serious world renowned opera) (60 mins)

Local towns to visit include

Sarnano, Amandola, Monte San Martino,Smerillo

Penna San Giovanni, Santa Vittoria in Matenano

Servigliano, Fermo, Ascoli Piceno, most of which have very good and reasonably priced restaurants. Journey time from the villa varies from 10 minutes to an hour.

For mountain lovers the Sibillini mountains offers

Piano Grande/Castelucchia (90 mins)

Montemonaco/Lago di Pilato (45mins)

Fiastra /San Lorenzo al Lago (60 mins)

Canoeing, fishing, pedaloes, nature walks, white water rafting, hoverspeed, quad biking, hang gliding, cycling, lake swimming (www.Asgaia.it)

And in winter:

Skiing at Sassotetto (60 mins)
(family ski runs, cheap, well organised but not taxing)

For sea lovers the Coast offers

Porto San Georgio,Cupra Marittima and

San Bernadetto del Tronto

All old fashioned seaside towns with good shopping and

Seaside town restaurants (40-60mins)

Conero-Sirolo (60mins)

wonderful coastal scenery

For wine lovers try visiting

Vineyards at Conero for Rosso Conero

Vineyards around Jesi for Verdicchio

Local Vineyard on road to Servigliano, all within easy reach of the villa

Race lovers might want to travel to

Imolo or San Marino for Formula One (about 1.5-2 hours)