Travelling across Marche isn’t about ticking off famous landmarks, it’s about sinking into a rhythm of life that honours simplicity, nature, and community. This lesser-known region of Italy invites visitors to slow down, notice the details, and embrace rituals that celebrate the art of living well.
Kick off the Day Leisurely
In Marche, mornings are gentle. The ritual starts with stepping outside your country house or town apartment, breathing in the cool morning air scented with wild herbs or sea breeze. Pop in at the local bar for a proper Italian breakfast: a freshly baked cornetto with a foamy cappuccino. Listen to the locals’ chitchats, see life unfolds, and resist the urge to rush.
Weekly Markets
Buy some time time for the weekly markets: they are the unmissable go-to for social gatherings and gossiping. Locally-sourced produce such as veggies, cheese, and wine are just a cop-out for putting the world to rights while dickering with the vendors in an endless ritual that has been going on for aeons.
Lunch Break
Lunchtime is sacred here! Taste the pranzo: leisurely lunches which find their best in the peculiar trattoria, small and easy-going restaurants usually run by a family, where food revolves around long-standing recipes and wine comes from the neighbouring vineyards.
Evening Passeggiata
As the daylight dims, join the passeggiata, i.e. the Italian ritual of strolling in the town centre. People walk, say hi to neighbours, gossip, while taste the famous cono gelato. It’s our unique way of socialising.
Call It a Day
The slow chiming of the bells mark the end of the day: it’s the clarion call for grabbing some wine, and moving outside. Appreciate the overwhelming peacefulness, and the reconnection with nature as a reminder of how little is needed to get the most of life!
