Nice Numana and the Marche region of Italy, September 11th-16th, 2025

We had a rather pleasant time in Numana and the small and quaint little town called Marcelli.   The area faces the Adriatic Sea which was not only pleasant (the water temperature was just perfect, not too hot and not too cold) but rather void of hordes of tourists as many were back at work (as the kids also had to be back in school).  And for those who love driving the area is located about 290 km from Rome.

Numana.

The residence where we stayed, the Borgopetra Resort (www.borgopetraresort.it), was a great choice and hats off to their excellent gardeners who have done an outstanding job of the garden and the pool area (and the resort's staff was also very helpful).  Some of the residence’s extras included free bikes which also came in handy to take you to the nearby beach where access was unlimited as guests of Borgopetra. 

Some rather interesting towns and sites are located not too far away from Marcelli, such as Numana, Sirolo, Recanati (where one of Italy’s greatest poets, philosophers and authors was born, Giacomo Leopardi) and the town of Loreto which is VERY dear to Catholic followers as it’s home to the statue of the Black Virgin, aka the Madonna of Loreto (who happens to also be the patron saint of aviators).

Recanati.

Loreto.

The Marche region?  Well worth a visit (and more than one too)!