Nature · Experience Le Marche
Le Marche are a region to be experienced slowly: the Adriatic Sea, hills, medieval villages, cities of art, nature parks, caves, historic theatres, regional cuisine and authentic landscapes. At Villa Silvio Relais we help you discover them with the gaze of those who live them: choosing each day the right rhythm, the right place and the experience best suited to your stay.
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Bike Hotel · Marche Bike Life
Villa Silvio Relais is part of the Marche Bike Life circuit and welcomes cyclists and bike tourists who wish to discover Le Marche in an authentic way, among hills, villages, sea and panoramic roads.
A charming relais where the cycling holiday meets comfort, nature, wellbeing and authentic bike-friendly hospitality. Here every route becomes experience: cycling, discovering, returning, relaxing and feeling at home.
01 · Adriatic Coast
Sea, harbour, walks and Adriatic life
Civitanova Marche is the closest stretch of sea to Villa Silvio Relais: beaches, beach clubs, seafront promenade, marina, fish restaurants, bars and shopping. It is the ideal destination for a simple and pleasant day between sea, walks and dinner with a view of the Adriatic.
The historic village above the sea
A few minutes from the coast, Civitanova Alta preserves the most authentic charm of a Marche village: alleys, squares, ancient walls, panoramic views and an intimate atmosphere. Perfect for a slow visit, an aperitif or dinner in a more intimate and historic setting.
Sirolo, Numana, Portonovo and the most scenic sea in Le Marche
The Riviera del Conero is one of the most suggestive areas of the Marche coast: white cliffs, blue sea, secluded beaches, panoramic paths and villages overlooking the Adriatic. Sirolo, Numana and Portonovo are perfect destinations for a day between sea, nature and beauty.
02 · Landscapes and parks
A spectacular underground world
The Frasassi Caves are one of the most important natural wonders of Le Marche: an underground path through monumental halls, stalactites, stalagmites and scenes that seem to belong to another world. It is a surprising visit, suitable for couples, families and guests who want to discover the most spectacular side of the region.
Architecture and spirituality within the rock
Near the Frasassi Caves stands the Tempietto del Valadier, one of the most scenic and photographed places in Le Marche. Set into the rock, suspended between nature, silence and architecture, it is a short but memorable stop, perfect to combine with a visit to the caves.
The wildest and most poetic side of Le Marche
The Sibillini Mountains tell the most authentic and profound face of the region: mountains, paths, villages, silences, open panoramas and untouched nature. They are ideal for those looking for trekking, clean air, photography, landscapes and a day away from noise.
Blue water and a red canyon in the heart of Le Marche
Lake Fiastra with its turquoise water and the Lame Rosse, formations of reddish sandstone that look like an American canyon. Two natural wonders reachable in a day, ideal for those who love trekking and photography.
Nature, history and slow walks
The Abbadia di Fiastra is a place of quiet, history and nature: an abbey, a nature reserve, paths, meadows, woods and relaxing atmospheres. It is perfect for an unhurried walk, a cultural visit or a gentler day, between spirituality, landscape and territory.
03 · History and culture
A romantic balcony over the Adriatic Sea
Torre di Palme is one of the most suggestive villages on the Marche coast: small, elegant, panoramic and intimate. Its alleys, stone houses and sea view make it a perfect destination for a romantic walk, especially at sunset.
The city of poetry and of L'Infinito
Recanati is the city of Giacomo Leopardi, of the Hill of the Infinite and of one of the most poetic atmospheres in Le Marche. It is an ideal visit for those who love literature, culture, discreet beauty and places capable of moving you without fanfare.
Art, faith and history
Loreto is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Italy, with its Basilica of the Holy House and a monumental square that deserves a visit even for those who are not travelling for religious reasons. A stop of art and history immersed in the hilly landscape.
Culture, elegance and theatre under the stars
Macerata is an elegant, university and cultured city, with a pleasant historic centre to explore on foot. Its symbolic place is the Sferisterio, one of the most fascinating open-air theatres in Italy, home to major musical and cultural events.
An elegant and surprising city
Fermo is a historic, refined city, less touched by mass tourism. It offers squares, palaces, Roman cisterns, panoramic views and a historic centre rich in charm. It is a perfect destination for those who want to discover a more authentic, cultured and silent side of Le Marche.
Travertine, squares and olive all'ascolana
Ascoli Piceno is one of the most beautiful cities in Le Marche: elegant, monumental and luminous, famous for its travertine squares and for a unique gastronomic tradition. It is the ideal destination for a day between art, history, an aperitif in the square and local flavours.
The city of the Renaissance
Urbino is one of the great Italian cities of art: UNESCO heritage, city of Raphael and symbol of the Renaissance. A journey into beauty, art and culture.
04 · Flavours of Le Marche
Our oil · Laboratorio Agricolo Luce
Within Villa Silvio Relais there is also the Laboratorio Agricolo Luce, a small agricultural project dedicated to the care of the land and the production of a single-variety extra virgin olive oil.
Our oil is born in the Marche hills and tells the most authentic bond between nature, hospitality and territory. It is a simple and precious product, the result of attention, respect and care. It accompanies our table and becomes part of the Villa Silvio Relais experience: from the land to the kitchen, from nature to hospitality.
Marche cuisine
Le Marche can also be discovered at the table: extra virgin olive oil, homemade pasta, cured meats, cheeses, fish from the Adriatic Sea, traditional dishes and local wines. Among the flavours to discover are olive all'ascolana, vincisgrassi, ciauscolo, fish brodetto, Verdicchio, Rosso Piceno, Passerina and Pecorino.
At Villa Silvio Relais the territory enters the experience through the cuisine, our oil and the selection of local products.
05 · Events and experiences in Le Marche
Great music at the Sferisterio
During the summer, the Sferisterio of Macerata hosts one of the most important cultural appointments in the region. An elegant and suggestive experience, perfect for those who wish to combine their stay at Villa Silvio Relais with an evening of music, theatre and beauty.
History, costumes and tradition
The Quintana of Ascoli Piceno is one of the most scenic historical re-enactments in Le Marche: parades, costumes, knights, flags and a medieval atmosphere. It is a perfect event for those who want to experience the territory in an authentic and spectacular way.
Music, vintage and American atmosphere
The Summer Jamboree in Senigallia is an international festival dedicated to American music and culture of the 1940s and 1950s. A colourful, fun and very particular event, ideal for those who love music, dance, vintage cars and timeless atmospheres.
Food, territory and Marche identity
Tipicità tells the story of Le Marche through food, local products, craftsmanship, territory and culture. It is an interesting appointment for those who want to discover the gastronomic and productive side of the region, between flavours, encounters and traditions.
06 · Recommended itineraries
A simple day full of beauty: the sea at Civitanova, a walk in Civitanova Alta, a visit to Recanati or Loreto and dinner at the Relais.
Ideal for short stays, couples, a first taste of Le Marche.
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