Le Marche, an eastern Italian region, sits between the Apennine Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. Ancona, its capital, is a port city on the Riviera del Conero, an area with sandy coves, limestone cliffs and medieval villages. Pesaro is the birthplace of renowned opera composer Rossini. The interior has countryside dotted with fortified hilltop settlements and the glaciated valleys of the Monti Sibillini National Park.
May 2026
“San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. Among the world’s oldest republics, it retains much of its historic architecture. On the slopes of Monte Titano sits the capital, also called San Marino, known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets. The Three Towers, castlelike citadels dating to the 11th century, sit atop Titano’s neighboring peaks.”
— San Marino
“Take a scenic route from San Marino to Gorga Brugnola and Furlo Pass via SS3. Gorga Brugnola is situated in Cagli, Italy, is known for its refreshing, cool water, especially appealing during the summer. This nature site is a canyon that features a waterfall and opportunities for diving. Visitors suggest wearing bathing shoes. While many locals frequent the spot, the site can get crowded with tourists during the summer months. The descent to the water can be challenging due to steep, unprepared paths and rocky terrain, and the area is surrounded by mountains and trees, causing the sun to disappear relatively early in the evening.”
— SS3
