Saecula Natural Village Experience

Mountainy pursuits galore are over in the Monti Sibillini National Park (25 minutes’ drive) – marked trails make navigating fairly easy for hikers, and there are also routes planned out for mountain bikers. Climbing, canyoning, rafting and hang gliding await for those seeking a little more adventure, while the ski slopes of Sarnano are 40 minutes away for those seeking snowy antics in winter. Take a break from such energetic endeavours by wandering around one of the local towns: perhaps Ascoli Piceno (40 minutes), for visits to the cathedral and ceramics and archaeology museums, or Fermo (45 minutes), a classic hill town with valley views and Roman tunnels to wander through. Another option is heading to the coast and the scenic seaside town of Pedaso (40 minutes) or San Benedetto del Tronto (an hour), where there’s a long sandy beach and a cracking (and ever-changing) collection of outdoor sculptures scattered along the Molo Sud.