If there were a hypothetical must visit list in Le Marche, I am 100% sure that Mondavio would feature in it. I have visited Mondavio many times, in fact, every time some friends visit me! And now it is time to write a little bit about it. When arriving from Read more…
The eccolemarche team is on vacation from blogging until the end of August. In September it will continue fresh with new contributions. Until then, we wish you a Buon Ferragosto (happy August 15th)! Tip: If you want to know more about this extremely important holiday, which actually has Roman origins, Read more…
The wild boar festival in Ostra made a big impression on Elke and Otto last year. How can we blame them? Our sagra tradition is very strongly rooted in Le Marche. Indeed, I have just had a friend visiting from Norway, and he couldn’t believe his eyes when taking a Read more…
Are there horseback riding facilities in Le Marche? In Le Marche you can go hiking and cycling because the landscape with its green hills is so varied. This same hilly landscape suits perfectly for horse-riders. Elke and Isabelle visited one of the many Agriturismo and ranches that offer various horseriding Read more…
How many churches do you come across in Le Marche? Even the smallest hamlet has a chapel or church; We already knew that the Camaldolenser monks were active here.But of course the region once belonged to the Papal States. Italy is a relatively young country: until 1861, the boot-shaped peninsula Read more…
The picturesque medieval town of Corinaldo is a must in any Le Marche travel guide. Rightly so, since it has long been one of the most beautiful borghi (villages) in Italy; yes, in 2007 it was even voted THE most beautiful Borgo in Italy. Elke’s husband stayed here in 2008 Read more…