Grottazzolina (FM)

Grottazzolina (FM)

The hills between the Adriatic coast and the Monti SIbillini chain in the south of Le Marche

Photo by Silvio Croce © 2014

Ascoli Piceno

Ascoli Piceno

Hills in Autumn at the feet of Monti Sibillini in the province of Ascoli Piceno.

Photo by Steve Slater © 2014

Fermo

Fermo

The city center under the snow, white fields all around.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2006

Montalto delle Marche (AP)

Montalto delle Marche (AP)

One of the many beautiful terraces on the carousel of hills and valleys in the south of Le Marche: at the sunset from the old town.

Photo by Steve Slater © 2014

Porto San Giorgio (FM)

Porto San Giorgio (FM)

The sun rising in front of the shores of Porto San Giorgio, in a summer morning with Monte Conero witnessing in the background.

Photo by Adriano Corradini © 2009

Grottammare (AP)

Grottammare (AP)

Colorful town and historical heritage in front of a small cosy beach along the Adriatic coast. 

Photo by Bruno Spurio © 2014

Porto Recanati (MC)

Porto Recanati (MC)

Few kilometers away from the historical center, the beach of the town where Giacomo Leopardi was born and lived, today with colorful and friendly services for families and kids.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Porto Recanati (MC)

Porto Recanati (MC)

A smaller stripe of sand and umbrellas along the coast.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Sirolo (AN)

Sirolo (AN)

A view of the beach from the trails of Monte Conero.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Sirolo (AN)

Sirolo (AN)

"Spiaggia delle due Sorelle" (lit. Two sisters' beach) named after the two rocks standing in front of its shore. One of the most beautiful beaches along the Riviera del Conero, reachable only via boat.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Sirolo (AN)

Sirolo (AN)

"Spiaggia dei Sassi Neri" (lit. Black stones' beach), a suggestive beach on the Riviera del Conero cornered between the promontory and the sea.

Photo by Luca Boldrini © 2014

Sirolo (AN)

Sirolo (AN)

Some colorful umbrellas are also available along the Riviera del Conero.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Sirolo (AN)

Sirolo (AN)

Some colorful umbrellas are also available along the Riviera del Conero.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

San Benedetto del Tronto (AP)

San Benedetto del Tronto (AP)

The last port in the south of Le Marche right before the border with the region Abruzzo.

Photo by Roberto Taddeo © 2014

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

A view of "Pian Grande", a large plateau, 4,000 ft above sea level in the nearby region of Umbria, right next to the south west border of Le Marche. 

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2010

 

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

During summer lentils flourish into immense colorful stripes all around the Pian Grande.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2014

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

A surreal landscape not to be missed while in Le Marche. Few minutes away if you stay in the towns next to the border with Umbria - an excellent base for trekking in the Sibillini chain - or one/two hours by car if you leave from the coast.

Photo by Silvio Croce © 2014

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

Castelluccio di Norcia (PG) - Umbria

That's about lentils but also tulips.

Photo by Silvio Croce © 2014

Montemonaco (AP)

Montemonaco (AP)

Back to the inland of Le Marche, still tulips in the fields at the feet of Monti Sibillini.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2011

Fiastra (MC)

Fiastra (MC)

A sunny morning in Fall seems to be the perfect time to visit Le Lame Rosse (lit. "Red Blades") - a piece of red terrain eroded by the elements into unique cliffs and pinnacles, near the lake of Fiastra.

Photo by Enrico Pighetti © 2014

Fermo

Fermo

A windy snowy day in Fermo.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2010

Fermo

Fermo

Another sunny season in Fermo.

Photo by Diego Marzoni © 2010

Monterubbiano (FM)

Monterubbiano (FM)

Sunflowers fields, one of many making Le Marche a sunny region starting from the countryside.

Photo by Francesco Marzoni © 2012

Fermo

Fermo

Rainbow over the countryside of the province of Fermo in an Autumn late afternoon.

Photo by Francesco Marzoni © 2012