EXCURSIONS
Many ideas on what to do and see between the Marche and the Emilia- Romagna regions
It is absolutely wonderful to stay on the
beach in Gabicce Mare and to dedicate you time to “
dolce far nulla” (Sweet idleness), by spending most of your time in total
relaxation. However, it is also important to take into account that you are in an area, on the border between the
Marche and the
Emilia-Romagna regions, where there are so many things to
do and to see, so when you decide to organize an
excursion, you are truly spoilt for choice!
Gradara
This is an example of a perfectly-preserved Medieval hamlet. Gradara
Castle that dominates the entire surrounding panorama, once hosted the most famous families of the Medieval and Renaissance periods from the Emilia-Romagna and Marche hinterland areas: the Malatesta, Sforza, Borgia, Della Rovere families and it was the venue where great historic and legendary events took place.
Urbino
This is an authentic jewel dating back to Medieval times which still preserves its characteristic features as a hamlet as well as its streets.
Without doubt, the following are worth visiting: The
Ducal Palace of Federico of Montefeltro and the
Marche
National Gallery with works by
Raphael and Piero della Francesca.
Frasassi
This is situated on the Marche Apennines and it includes a broad-ranging Karst complex on eight different geological levels with a marvellous series of caves and tunnels, stalactites and stalagmites which for thousands of years have been preserved intact thanks to the slow, spectacular process of calcification.
The Republic of San Marino
The most ancient Republic in the World offers not only historic-artistic reasons for visiting it, but also great occasions to go shopping as well as to enjoy parties and events held throughout the entire summer period. The following are worth visiting: the Palazzo Pubblico, the Basilica del Santo as well as the famous three Towers that dominate the entire surrounding panorama that can be reached also by cable car.
San Leo
This is a very old city that was the county seat of Montefeltro and here there is the Medieval Fortress, which is now a museum and an art gallery – where the legendary alchemist Cagliostro was imprisoned and who died there in 1795.
Monte San Bartolo Nature Park
By following the panoramic road that from Gabicce Mare leads to Pesaro, it is possible to cross through the Monte San Bartolo Nature Park. This is a vast, green oasis from which you can admire incredible seascapes from high up on the cliffs. Along the way you can find Medieval hamlets that are well worth visiting so you can take some memorable photos. The most important of these include Fiorenzuola di Focara and Casteldimezzo.
Naturally, there are so many other
itineraries and
paths that both leave from and arrive at
Gabicce Mare, for this reason, for any further information you may need, please do not hesitate to contact us: we love our area so much and it is our pleasure to give you advice on it!
