Other interesting activities

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The idyllic Le Marche region offers a wealh of activities from sightseeing, open air opera, and the most idyllic countryside to explore and relax in.

•  Mount Sibillini National Park:

Horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding and trekking can be enjoyed.

See : http://www.holidayinmarche.com/mountains.html

•  The Conero National Park is on the Adriatic castline

•  There are many locations of historical interest within half an hour's driving:   See: http://www.holidayinmarche.com/Medieval%20Towns.html

Sarnano - the medieval historical town with quaint shops, eateries and museums.

Amandola - a town renowned for its unique tradition of ebony furniture and marquetry artistry.

Caldarola - famous for its castles.

Serrapetrona - renowned for its elliptic square, palaces and mansions, and for its summer festivals.

Camerino - A ducal city of antique magnificence

Urbisaglia - The Roman ruins in this ancient town are worth visiting. Visit the Greco-Roman theatre festival at the magnificent amphitheatre

Macerata - Opera and art go on display around the year

•  Art and Culture: Check out: http://www.holidayinmarche.com/Culture%20&%20Art.html

•  Shopping - http://www.holidayinmarche.com/outlets.html

•  OUTLETS & FACTORY SHOPS
If you are making a special trip - please telephone these stores before you go to check they are open. Some factories shut during August.

Ancona Area

Clothing
Some clothing & shoe outlets for women generally tend to be the smaller sizes i.e. up to size 14 UK clothing

Byblos
Via Barilotti, 3 - 60131 Ancona
Tel: 071-8071
Hours: 9.30 - 1 then 3 - 7.30; closed Saturdays.
Mostly menswear from this youthful and dynamic line. Discounts of up to 30% on remnants from the previous season.

Space - Genny Moda and Prada
Via Luigi Albertini, 12 , Ancona (on the SS16 Adriatica)
Tel: 071 8717264
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 - 7 pm Sundays 3pm - 7pm.
A mouthwatering source for Genny fans. Trouser suits, evening wear slip dresses that are half shop prices. Prada and Helmut Lang are here also. Turn off the A14 at Ancona sud and then for the Baraccola Industrial zone. It's a very modern building but the outlet is reached through the garage next door!

Space
Via Alpi, 97. Montegranaro
Tel: 0734 8978272

Leather Goods 

Casaccia
S.S. 76 n. Chiaravalle, Ancona. (combine with your trip to or from airport) Tel: 071 7451001 . Check opening hours. web - see link opposite
Bags & Cases, leather goods & accessories


Civitanova Area

Clothing

Marester
Civitanova Marche
Clothing made from leather, shearling and furs.
tel: 0733 817915 www.marester.com

Stylint
Str. Adriatica Km 334 Porto Potenza
www.stylint
Beachwear and underwear


San Benedetto Area

Clothing

Romeo Gigli - Italiana Manifatture
Via San Francesco - località Porto d'Ascoli 63039 San Benedetto del Tronto (AP)
Tel: 0861-7241
Hours: 9 -12 then 3pm -7.30
Offers jeans and the youthful designs of Romeo Gigli at competitive prices.

•  Tolentino Area

Clothing
Clothing & shoes for women generally tend to be the smaller sizes i.e. up to size 14 UK clothing

Nazareno Gabrielli - Multifirme
SS77, next to Malagrida, Tolentino (MC)
Tel: 0733-960800
Hours: 9-12.30 - 4 - 8pm; closed Mondays.
The entire Nazareno Gabrielli line: Leather garments, bags and footwear at interesting prices. 20% off regular articles, 50% on samples and even more on season remnants.

Arena
Zona Industriale , Tolentino
Swimwear & sportswear from the famous Arena brand. Great shop, sizes tend to be up to UK 14

OverMax
Via G. Rossini, 47 Tolentino (can be seen from the SS77)
9.30 - 1 then 4 - 8pm. Closed Monday morning.
Mainly mens knitwear, some ladies too. Excellent value
0733 961460

Malagrida
Via L. Liviabella, 2 Tolentino (can be seen from the SS77)
Mainly menswear, some ladies knitwear, quality and good prices. www.malagrida.it 0733 966413 same opening times as above I should think!

Area T Tombolini
Contrada Rancia 8, Tolentino
Tel: 0733 961735
Tues - Sat 10am -8pm
Amazing modern shop with restaurant - huge! Menswear groundfloor, womens first floor. Expensive classic clothes from the Tombolini brand at discounted prices, also Romeo Gigli lines and accessories. Discounts in basement.

Dueemme Maglieria
Contrada da Rancia 13, Tolentino
Tel: 0733 974753
Hard to find this one, - find "Stocktaker" a couple of blocks down from Area T (Tombolini) and drive round the back. Wollens at great prices, straight from the factory, cottons in the summer.


Leather Goods

Feliziani Elia & Co.
Via Contrada Colombo 114, Zona Ind. Cisterna Tolentino
Leather handbags, wallets, purses direct from the factory. Small shop but bargains to be had.

La Rancia Valigeria
Closed Sat. 9 - 12 then 3 - 7.30pm
Leather goods, handbags, overnight bags wallets etc.

Jesi & Fabriano Area

Clothing

Teodori
Via Roma 119 Angeli di Rosora
(off the s.s.76 between Jesi & Fabriano, combine with seeing Frasassi Caves)
tel: 0731 817931
Hours: Tues - Sat 9am - 1pm then 4pm - 8pm
Cashmere, wool, cotton & natural fibres fine quality knitwear for men & women.

Armani
Matelica

Footwear

All towards the coast - Civitanova Area

Galizio Torresi
via Romagna 19 , Morrovalle
Mon-Fri 9 - 12 then 4pm - 8pm
Sat 9 - 12.30
Quality Mens shoes, traditionally made. www.galiziotorresi.it

Cesare Paciotti
Zona Industriale B - 62012 Civitanova Marche (MC)
Tel: 0733-890427 Hours: 3 -7.30pm
"Modern and stylish", typically Italian, for men and women

Tod´s sport shoes & Della Valle
Corso Garibaldi, 134 Casette d'Ete
Tel: 0734-871671
Mon-Fri 4 - 7.45pm and Sat 9.30 - 12.30 then 3.30-7pm
On the road to San Elipido, from there to Casette d'Ete.This factory outlet shop carries the Tod's sport shoes for men and women as well as the women's lines Deva and Diego Della Valle. Look for Diego della Valle.


Fornarina
Civitanova Marche (MC)
Tel: 0733-775285
Hours: 9 - 12.30 then 4 - 8pm; closed Monday mornings
Imaginative and unusual footwear for the young and young at heart. These are shoes with alternative tastes in mind -- at bargain prices.
www.fornarina.com

Calzaturificio Ruggeri & Pagnanini. Manufacture d'Essai
Via Alvata 131 (s.s.16) Porto Potenza Picena
Tues - Sat 9 - 12 then 4 - 7.30
Shoes & leather goods. Labels "Patrick Cox Wannabe" "md'e" and "Velluto" www.manufacturedessai.it www.velluto.it
Sales middle of July and January.


Fabi
Via G. Rossa 49, Monte San Giusto
0733 530044
8.30 - 12.30 then 2-7pm
From the Autostrada A14 take the exit for Morrovalle, Monte San Giusto. Head for the Industrial Zone, its one of the last buildings. Classic shoes with a twist, more choice for men.

Leather Goods 

Borsettificio Alna
Via Ferruccio Parri, 143, Casette d'ete
Tel: 0734 871244
8-12 then 2-7pm
Handbags/ leather Goods. Go through Casette d'ete and turn right before the bridge. If the place looks closed ring the bell. Alna works for some major brands.


Macerata Area

Santoni
Via E. Mattei 59, Corridonia (MC)
9.30 - 12.30 then 3.30 - 7.30pm
0733 281904


Housewares

Lagostina
Via Piano Selva, 2 - 63040 Maltignano (AP)
Tel: 0736-304321
Hours: 8,30/12,30 - 15/19; closed Monday mornings
Pressure cookers, pots'n'pans in sets or sold separately made by Italy's most prominent cookware manufacturer offered here at 35% off on regular merchandise and 60% off seconds.


Poltrona Frau
S.S.77 Km 74,500 - 62029 Tolentino (MC)
Tel:. 0733-968073
Hours: 8/12 - 14/18.
The right address for the famous Frau style in leather sofas and easy chairs (beds, too!). Furniture pieces on sale are often display items or those used in advertising, sold at 25% al 30% off depending on the condition. It's advisable to call ahead to check the availability of merchandise.

Toys

Clementoni
Zona Ind. Fontenoce Recanati
Tel: 071 7581238 Tues, Fri & Sat 4pm - 7.30pm www.clementoni.com

•  The great beaches of The Adriatic coast, like Porto San Giorgio Sirola

  http://www.holidayinmarche.com/Beaches.html

•  Tennis:

Gualdo has a free Astroturf tennis court.

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