La Marca Fermana

The Marca Fermana is an ancient fractionation of the administration of central Italy formed around the tenth century. It formed the original core of what is now the Marche region. The current “Marca Fermana”, which mostly coincides with the province of Fermo, is an area of outstanding beauty stood out for its intense historical and cultural roots. The Marca Fermana is also a non-profit organization that promotes the culture and tourism of the area.

The city of Fermo and its hinterland are characterized essentially by the ancient villages, for artistic and cultural, for crafts and industries, for hospitality facilities such as hotels, holiday cottages and residences and dining facilities on the first floor.

The Marca Fermana hosts marvelous sites in the locality of various kinds: the coast, hills and mountains.

It includes a coastline that stretches over 25 kilometers of coastline between sandy areas and rocky; the seabed, mostly low, also allow children to play in safe waters. Beaches are very well maintained and there are many beach resorts that also offer service restaurant; There are also several picnic areas both for the game and for the sport.

The coast of the Marca Fermana hosts public beach areas and on the coast there is the rescue service. The climate is predominantly mild from May until September allows pleasant walks along the seafront flat. The location of the best hotels, resorts and vacation rentals combined with exemplary hospitality make this place a great tourist destination resort.

The hills of the Marca Fermana rise gradually from the coast up to the mountains, this gradual increase of the reliefs form numerous micro-climates. The countries of the area that are based in the hills are varied and many are also culinary specialties and local products, made with the methods of the local tradition. The distances between population centers and paths to reach the places of open countryside are short to allow scenic walks among fruit trees and vegetation that adorn the beautiful hills of the Marca Fermana.

The mountain of Marca Fermana is mainly represented by the Sibillini Mountains, located between the Marche and Umbria, between the provinces of Ascoli Piceno, Fermo, Macerata and Perugia and are the core of the National Park of Monti Sibillini. The peaks, in some cases reaching 2,000 m above sea level: the highest peak of the group is given by the Mount Vettore with its 2,476 m above sea level. The fermano’s side stands instead for its Monte Priora, Monte Bove and Mount Sibilla. Amandola and Montefortino constitute the main medieval villages surrounded by numerous guided trails ideal for trekking and hiking. These valleys of unspoiled beauty are an extraordinary setting for those who decide to spend a charming holiday in the mountains in close contact with nature.

Discover this wonderful place is an unforgettable experience for the tourist.