Refuge Villa With Amazing Paradise IslandN°001
Le Marche, Italy
Private poolSea view
From $3,634 per night
Le Marche is an unspoilt central Italian region between the Sibillini Mountains and the Adriatic Sea, prized for rolling vineyards, medieval hill towns and uncrowded beaches. Renting a luxury villa in Le Marche offers space, privacy and concierge service amid the authentic, food-rich heart of real Italy.
- Stone farmhouses and contemporary villas with private pools across vineyard country
- Conero Peninsula nature reserve with white cliffs and sheltered Blue Flag beaches
- Renaissance Urbino and ancient Ascoli Piceno within easy reach
- Michelin dining, agriturismo tables and DOC/DOCG wines such as Verdicchio
- Concierge support and direct booking through Smiling House
Known forRolling vineyards and olive groves, medieval hilltop towns, the Conero coastline and a celebrated food and wine culture
Best time to visitMay to September for warm weather, coast and harvest; spring and early autumn for quieter touring
Nearest airportAncona Falconara Airport, with Bologna, Rome and Perugia as wider gateways
Ideal forCouples, families and groups seeking authentic Italy, gastronomy and a relaxed coast-and-mountain mix
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78homes available
1–16bedrooms
up to 42guests
25with a pool
Le Marche in pictures
Events not to miss in Le Marche
- July to August
Macerata Opera Festival
Open-air opera fills the Sferisterio, Macerata's vast neoclassical arena, each summer. One of Italy's most atmospheric festival stages and a cultured evening from any Marche villa.
- August
Rossini Opera Festival
Pesaro honours its most famous son with a festival devoted to Rossini's works, drawing international casts to the Adriatic coast.
- July and the first Sunday of August
Quintana di Ascoli Piceno
Ascoli Piceno stages a full medieval joust with hundreds in Renaissance costume parading through its travertine squares. Among Italy's finest historic pageants.
- Late October to mid November
Acqualagna National Truffle Fair
The self-styled truffle capital celebrates the white truffle harvest with markets, tastings and show cooking. A compelling reason for an autumn villa stay in the hills.
- February
Carnevale di Fano
One of Italy's oldest carnivals parades giant floats along the coast at Fano and famously showers the crowd with sweets. A joyful off-season spectacle.
Le Marche through the seasons
- Spring (March – May)
Hill towns and wildflower country
Urbino, Ascoli and the Sibillini foothills are at their freshest, with poppies in the wheat and hardly a coach in sight. Ideal touring weather from a countryside villa.
- Summer (June – August)
The Conero Riviera and festival nights
White cliffs and clear coves around Sirolo and Numana give the region its beach season, while opera fills Macerata and Pesaro. A pool villa inland keeps the coast and culture both in reach.
- Autumn (September – October)
Truffles, Verdicchio and the harvest
Truffle fairs, new-vintage Verdicchio and golden light across the hills make this the gastronome's season. Warm seas linger into September.
- Winter (November – February)
Quiet culture and mountain snow
Renaissance Urbino without the crowds, hearty inland cooking and snow sports in the Sibillini mountains. A slow, authentic side of Italy.
The Area
Le Marche sits in central Italy between the majestic Sibillini Mountains and the turquoise Adriatic. Agriculture defines the landscape: gentle rolling hills of vineyards and olive groves, medieval villages perched on ridgelines and traditional stone farmhouses on the slopes below. The north is anchored by imposing Urbino, birthplace of Raphael, while the dramatic Conero Peninsula nature reserve sees white cliffs plunge into clear sea above sheltered white-pebble beaches. Southward lies Ascoli Piceno, a city older than Rome. Inland, a patchwork of sunflowers, fruit trees and cantinas rewards slow exploration. Often called the next Tuscany, Le Marche has happily kept its quiet, with sandy Blue Flag beaches and barely a tourist crowd in sight.
Where to Stay
Our curated collection of luxury villas in Le Marche spans restored stone farmhouses set among vines and olive trees, contemporary residences with private pools, and homes positioned for both mountain views and coastal access. Inland villas suit those craving rural calm, vineyard walks and starlit dinners on the terrace, while properties near the Conero coast place you close to beaches and harbour towns such as Numana. Hilltop bases near Urbino or Ascoli Piceno reward culture-minded travellers. Each home is backed by concierge service that arranges everything from private chefs and wine tastings to boat hire and guided excursions, so your stay unfolds at exactly the pace you choose.
Things to Do
Le Marche pairs mountains and coast within a short drive. In the Sibillini, guided hikes reveal some of Italy's most untouched scenery, wild orchids and the occasional chamois, plus trails for mountain and e-bikes. On the water, try windsurfing, kitesurfing or paddleboarding, or hire a boat to the Two Sisters (Le Due Sorelle) off Numana, reaching coves accessible only by sea for a picnic and a swim in aquamarine water. The region rewards curiosity inland too: pasta-making and lavender-distilling workshops, cantina tours, and the artisan shoe and leather outlets that built its reputation. This is the real Italy, light on souvenir shops and rich in warm hospitality.
Dining and Wine
Known as the larder of Italy, Le Marche overflows with small producers and local food shops. Expect fresh pasta, exceptional breads and pastries, just-caught fish and seafood, and prized local meats. Dining ranges from Michelin-starred kitchens to family-run agriturismos serving farm-to-fork plates, and throughout you are struck by ingredient quality and genuine value. The region has earned serious recognition for its wines, with numerous DOC and DOCG labels: crisp Pecorino and Verdicchio whites alongside rich Sangiovese and Montepulciano reds. Many cantinas welcome visitors for tours and tastings paired with local cheeses, cured meats and regional specialities. A private chef in your villa brings this bounty straight to the table.
When to Visit and Getting There
Late spring through early autumn is ideal, with May to September delivering warm days, swimmable sea and the build-up to harvest. Spring and early autumn bring softer light, fewer visitors and excellent conditions for hiking and touring. The most direct gateway is Ancona Falconara Airport, with Bologna, Rome and Perugia offering wider connections and scenic drives into the region. Once here, a hire car is essential for reaching hilltop villages, coastal coves and rural villas at your own rhythm. The Smiling House concierge can arrange airport transfers, car hire and a tailored itinerary before you arrive, so the journey feels as seamless as the stay itself.