Things To Do During Your Stay

La Vecchia Scuola is uniquely placed within easy striking distance of the two extremes, the mountains and the sea. Opportunities abound to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic or for the nature-lovers, hiking, mountain-biking and horse riding in the nearby Sibillini National Park.

For those with cultural interests, there are numerous picturesque hilltop villages within close proximity where one can while away the hours wandering the narrow streets or visiting the many churches and museums. A number of significant works of art are located in the region such as the magnificent Crivelli Madonna and Child in Monte San Martino.

Those with culinary interests will delight in the many inexpensive local restaurants. These provide a welcoming atmosphere and use fresh often home grown produce to produce delicious local dishes. A separate comprehensive Dining Guide is available, listing the many local restaurants that the owners and guests have visited and recommended.

Le Marche also caters for the wine buffs with the wine producing regions of Matelica, Jesi and Mount Conero all within an hour’s drive of the house. Here one can enjoy tasting the white verdicchios and the full flavoured reds crafted from montepulciano and sangiovese grapes. Also try the house wines in the local restaurants – you will surely be pleasantly surprised!

The previously mentioned house book not only provides useful housekeeping information for people renting La Vecchia Scuola, but also gives suggestions regarding possible excursions, both nearby and further afield, along with a list of the owners’ favourite restaurants.

Shown below are just some of many fascinating places worthy of a visit during your stay. Some are only a few minutes away from La Vecchia Scuola by car, while others can be incorporated into a half day or full day drive.

Nearby cities (more info shown below): Macerata, Ascoli Piceno, Urbino, Amandola, Sarnano, Loreto, Tolentino.

Nearby Villages (more info shown below): San Ginesio, Urbisaglia, Loro Piceno.

Some other picturesque hilltop towns within thirty minutes’ drive of La Vecchia Scuola are: San’ Angelo in Pontano (birthplace of Saint Nicholas), Gualdo, Monte San Martino (Crivelli paintings in the main church), Calderola, Camerino, Serrapetrona and Penna San Giovanni.