Fano

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Fano Overview:

The Le Marche town of Fano is located in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, just a short distance south of the Emilia Romagna region and just along the coast from Rimini. It stands on the Adriatic coast at the mouth of the River Metauro, only a stone's throw away from the beautiful Marche countryside. It is linked by an excellent road and rail network from the north and south, making exploring and sightseeing particularly easy. Fano is 45km from Raffaello Sanzio Airport at Falconara (Ancona) where there are daily flights to and from several UK airports.

Holiday villas in Fano Le Marche Italy from the Villa Company:

Our Le Marche villas are situated in one of the most beautiful regions of Italy. We love this region because it has a marvellous combination of seaside and a relatively undiscovered hinterland, which is every bit as pretty and dramatic as many of the more well known regions of Italy. You can select from private villas with pools in the Le Marche and Emilia-Romagna regions of Italy, which have recently acquired a following for villa and beach holidays in Italy. Those in the know have taken villa holidays in Le Marche more and more in recent years, in search of tranquillity, beautiful scenery and pretty, timeless villages. Don't be put off by the proximity of Rimini, a busy seaside resort, as once you step inland about 10 miles from the coast it is so beautiful you'll feel as if you're in another country. However, being near to Rimini is handy for access to the airport.

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Our splendid range of beautiful holiday villas in Le Marche meet our high standards and offer Villa Company guests a certain 'something special' and our holiday villas in Fano Le Marche are no exception. We believe no holiday villa in Italy would be complete without those home-from-home comforts, so if you're looking for family holiday villas in Le Marche with excellent facilities, then we have Italy holiday villas throughout Le Marche including Cesena and Fano.

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Gastronomy:

The towns of Fano, Torrette and Marotta, along a 20km stretch of coastline, hold the gastronomic secrets of fish cuisine which have been developed over time into a rich art. The Adriatic sea is one of the richest areas for fishing, it is therefore no surprise that fish is the main element in the gastronomic tradition of the Le Marche province and that hundreds of restaurants provide an infinite number of ways to prepare it.

Brodetti alla marinara (a variety of different fish cooked in broth), tender frutti di mare and 'trufelli', fish which is pan fried, grilled, or roasted in paper, in pastry or even in crusted salted - there are so many fish specialities available, all served with the gentle but decisive local wine.

If you enjoy fish then Fano and the Adriatic riviera certainly won't disappoint you; but if you have yet to discover its delights then prepare yourself for a great gastronomic experience. While on holiday in Fano it's also a good idea to explore the countryside and find some of the authentic eateries in the small villages, you'll enjoy 'home-cooked' specialities and good value for money.

Grapes were grown in the Fano area as long ago as the 8th-10th Century BC by Etruscan tribes. They understood the potential of the landscape, the mildness of its climate and the variety of micro-climates most favourable to the rich variety of grape found here. A passion for wine growing developed over time and has led to the production of a number of excellent wines which are now classified with the label Denominazione di Origine Controllata. Around the province of Pesaro and Urbino you can find the following particular DOC classified wines: Bianchello del Metauro, Colli Pesaresi Rosso (including the DOC Focara wine), Colli Pesaresi Bianco (including the DOC Roncaglia wine) and Novello dei Colli Pesaresi.

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Beaches:

Known as Fanum Fortunae in Roman times, the city today is a fairly well-known coastal resort and one of the most important Adriatic fishing ports. Fano is a tourist destination for those looking for quality of life, with a first rate cultural, historical and environmental heritage, enabling visitors to enjoy the sea as well as the delightful hilly inland countryside.

The port divides the coast at Fano into two, with Sassonia beach to the east and the sandy Lido to the west. A number of other wide beaches and small bays are to be found along the coast on both sides of the town at Fosso Sejore, Metaurilia, Torrette and Marotta and provide welcoming natural environments the tourist.

Further north along the coast towards Rimini, the beaches at Misano Adriatico are particularly suitable for younger children. Very well organised, spotlessly clean, they have play areas, showers, toilets and restaurants all designed to make a day on the beach a most pleasureable time. Just along the coast in Cattolica, there is much more for the older child. Shops, bars, clubs and the general bustle of a holiday resort are all there. Your teenager will feel quite at home! To swim in the warm Adriatic you may also consider Rimini, Riccione, Cattolica and Gabicce Mare which have lovely well organised beaches. If you prefer more remote beaches head down to the Conero peninsula.

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Activities:

Away from the coast there are three or four water parks in the area and several other theme parks. Whether you are looking for children's entertainment or activities for all the family, the Le Marche region of Italy is ideal.

Walking and cycling are very much part of Italian life and the Le Marche area caters well for both the enthusiast and amateur alike. The valleys provide the more level roads for the gentler cyclist, and the high mountains provide much more of a challenge and tremendous views if that is what you are after! Cycle shops abound and all sorts of equipment is available.

For walkers excellent routes are provided by the small country routes as well as the Sentieri e Percorsi network of routes that are well signposted round the Le Marche area and link up local sites as well as tourist sites and particularly good local restaurants.

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Golf:

There is no shortage of golf courses in the area. The Conero Golf Club near Portonovo is just one of the 18 hole courses

Holiday villas Fano Le Marche Italy - Out & About:

Situated in the northernmost part of Le Marche you can easily explore the Italian provinces of Marche, Emilia-Romagna, Umbria and the independent Republic of San Marino. The splendid Renaissance city of Urbino is only 50km away, while other nearby towns include Gradara Castle where the famous love affair between Paolo and Francesca da Rimini reached its tragic end; the impregnable fortress of San Leo where Count Cagliostro died in prison; the city of Pergola which houses a unique group of gilded bronze statues and the Frasassi caves with its tour through extraordinary caves of stalagmites and stalactites.

For pilgrims, there is also the famous Sanctuary of the Virgin Mary at Loreto, one of the major pilgrimage destinations during the year 2000 Jubilee and, a short distance away, the Umbrian city of Assisi, where St Francis was born.

Urbino, among the most exquisite Renaissance towns in the world, is protected by the picturesque slopes and valleys of the eastern Appenines. Surrounded by the walls built in 1507, it has a first class picture gallery, several stunning churches and piazzas, and the unforgettable Palazzo Ducale.

The Republic of San Marino has castles on the three mountain peaks that tower over much of the area. With history living in every part of it to this day, it is a wonderful place to explore. The small near-by villages of Tavaleto, Auditore and Mercatino Conca are also worth visiting while on holiday in Fano.

Neighbouring Emilia-Romagna and Umbria are equally historic with their wonderful towns like Bologna and Ravenna, Arezzo and Perugia easily accessible form here. Within an easy day's excursion it is also possible to explore Florence or Venice.