The most beautiful villages and towns aroun Fano
The Marches are a region full of small perched towns surrounded by greenery, capable of offering breathtaking views and surprising little gems to say the least.
One of the best known places, reachable in just over thirty minutes by car from the city center, is Gradara, a small town that won the title of "Most beautiful village in Italy" 2020, a prestigious award that does justice to the beauty of the imposing fortress that stands out on the hills. Attraction suitable for all ages, Gradara is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the region.
The neighboring city of Pesaro is also worth mentioning, also reachable thanks to a beautiful cycle path that develops along the seafront passing by bars and bathing establishments up to Baia Flaminia, the last stretch of beach in the city.
Going towards the hinterland of Fano there are just as many magnificent villages that are worth a visit. From Saltara, to Montemaggiore al Metauro, passing through Fossombrone, Cagli and the beautiful Urbino, one of the flagships of the area. All unique and particular places, where in addition to being able to visit museums and buildings of various kinds, it is possible to witness beautiful panoramas thanks to the florid surrounding nature.
Looking south, the small San Costanzo, Mondolfo, Orciano, Mondavio with its fortress and Pergola are worthy of note, as well as the cities of Senigallia and Ancona, the capital of the Marche Region and an area of great naturalistic interest with the promontory of Mount Conero.
The Naturalistic Attractions
Staying in Fano is also an ideal solution for anyone looking for something closer to the world of nature. From the sea to trekking routes and even ski slopes, the range on offer for nature lovers is truly vast and suitable for satisfying every need.
Always starting from the north, the first noteworthy naturalistic attraction is the San Bartolo nature reserve, a park that hosts various routes suitable for trekking and mountain biking, also very busy with road cycling enthusiasts. The final destination is in many cases the small town of Fiorenzuola di Focara, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the sea. From the historic center of the village, thanks to a suggestive descent, it is possible to access a beautiful beach, a destination for tourists but also for local young people and families.
Always remaining on the subject of beaches, one cannot fail to mention the very famous ones that can be found in Ancona, popular destinations for tourists from all over the world. From Sirolo to Numana, passing through the Due Sorelle or the Sassi Neri beach, these are all places that can be easily reached in a short time from Fano and are definitely worth a visit.
The offer is also really wide for lovers of trekking and mountain biking. In addition to the aforementioned San Bartolo, in 30 minutes by car it is possible to access many places such as the Furlo National Reserve with its incredible canyon (la Gola del Furlo) which houses enchanting peaks, rivers and valleys, the splendid Marmitte dei Giganti Fossombrone, Monte Nerone, Monte Catria and Monte Acuto. On some of these mountains it is also possible to access ski facilities active in the winter season.
Valli a Scoprire: The Portal Experience
For some time now, the Marche Region has been carrying out a whole series of initiatives aimed at enhancing the territory and its countless attractions. One of these is “Valli to Discover – Places of interest between Metauro and Cesano”.
It is an initiative realized thanks to the contribution of the Marche Region which has resulted in the creation of a portal from which it is possible to explore and book initiatives, attractions and activities that can be carried out in the areas of the municipalities that have joined the project: Cartoceto, Colli al Metauro, Fano, Fossombrone, Fratte Rosa, Mombaroccio, Mondavio, Mondolfo, Montefelcino, Monte Porzio, Pergola, San Costanzo, Sant'Ippolito, San Lorenzo in Campo and Terre Roveresche.
The site, available at this link, is divided into several sections:
Live and savor the experiences: here you can find information on the activities to be carried out in these enchanting places. Eat the local dishes: a section dedicated to farmhouses and restaurants in the area. Sleep in our facilities: here you can choose from the affiliated facilities where staying.Events: where to find detailed information on local events such as fairs, village festivals and much more.
An ideal tool for anyone who wants advice on what to do while in the area around Fano.
