Cingoli is a walled medieval hilltop town and is 10 minutes from Casa Zaccaria.  Positioned at 630 metres above sea level, Cingoli is known as ‘The Balcony of Le Marche’.  It has panoramic views of the region and the Adriatic coastline, where you can see the ferries leaving for Croatia and Greece.  Wandering through the cobbled streets of the town you will discover elegant squares, historic churches and many Renaissance buildings.  Cingoli also has one of Italy’s largest man made lakes.  Set amongst the hills and woodlands, you can enjoy boat trips on the lake, water sports or just relax and enjoy one of the many local restaurants or cafes.

There are many interesting towns in Le Marche.  Macerata, is an old walled university town.  It's best known for its summer opera festival which takes place in the historic open air Sferisterio arena.  It’s a great place to visit for good restaurants and wine bars.  Loreto has one of the most important religious shrines in the world.  The house of Jesus was moved from Nazareth to Loreto in 1294 and is now located within the town’s cathedral.  Thousand’s of visitors flock here every year to visit the Holy House.  Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is in the north of the Le Marche.  Its magnificent churches and galleries house some of Italy’s most important works of art.

Le Marche has over 112 miles of coastline with both sand and pebble beaches.  Many of the resorts have Blue Flag status which is awarded to the towns with the cleanest beaches and water.  Senigallia is a popular family resort and its art deco pier is popular with tourists, as is the famous Velvet Beach.  Sirolo is a beautiful old town perched high on a cliff above the hidden sandy coves of the Conero Nature Park.  Its medieval centre and lovely piazza is ideal for al fresco dining.  Other popular beach resorts in the region are Pesaro, Grottammare and San Benedetto del Tronto, which is known for its long palm tree lined promenade.