Grottammare

Panoramic view of Grottammare

The ancient part of Grottammare

Panoramic view from an alley in Grottammare

Grottammare is a town on Italy's Adriatic coast, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche region. It receives over 500,000 tourists a year. The 'Pearl of the Adriatic" in Marche, Grottammare is a medieval village beloved by Franz Liszt . In fact, every year around the second half of August, the Festival Liszt brings together pianists from all over the world

Marche Highlights

Inspired Stays

Palazzo Giusti: A Design-Forward Boutique Hotel in Urbino’s Historic Center

This new boutique hotel with just five suites is the most upscale hotel in Urbino, but with a much more affordable price tag than similar stays in major cities like Rome and Florence.

Property

Want to Own Property in Italy on a Tourist Visa? Fractional Ownership is the Future, According to This Expert

Italy Magazine quizzed Michael Hobbs of Appassionata, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, about when fractional ownership is a sensible decision for you, what trends and changes he’s seeing in people’s Italian homebuying habits and how it all works for those on a tourist visa.

What's on

Top Truffle Festivals in Italy in March 2023

It's prime truffle time in much of the Boot. Bianchetti truffles are king in March, though the month also brings the tail end of winter black truffle season.

Partner Content

A Look at One Unique Renovation Project in Le Marche, Before and After

Buying a derelict palazzo and breathing life back into it is an Italian dream many people share. But what happens when you’ve finished the extensive renovation?

Partner Content

Moving to Le Marche: How We Chose This Quiet Corner of Italy

Gary, from the UK, and Davide, from Puglia, took the plunge to Le Marche and never looked back. Now they run a business specialized in helping others renovate homes in this underrated region.

What you can't miss in Marche

Where is Grottammare

Top Experiences in Marche

experience

Experience Le Marche with its artisans and sustainable food sources with Italia Sweet Italia

Marche

The Italian dream!

Cartoceto

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Language Schools

Scuola Dante Alighieri - Campus L’Infinito Recanati

Recanati

Best places to stay in Marche

House for Rent

Palazzo Scarsini Apartment - Arrive Indulge Relax!

Petritoli

Bed and Breakfast

The Italian Dream

Cartoceto

Hotel

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Camerino

House for Rent

Falcons Rest

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Properties for sale in Marche

Appassionata, Fractional Ownership, Il Riposo, Patrignone, Le Marche, Italy

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Recipes From Marche

Recipes

Pizza Rossini: Quirky Mayo-and-Egg Pizza From Pesaro

Mayo and boiled eggs on pizza? It’s not as scandalous as you might think — at least not in Pesaro, the Italian Capital of Culture for 2024.

Recipes

Chichi Ripieno: Fabulous Focaccia of Marche

This savory tuna pie from Le Marche will become your go-to picnic dish.

Recipes

Sugo al Ragù Piceno is a Signature Meat Sauce From Marche

Looking for the perfect pasta dish for the weekend? This unique meat sauce from the Piceno province in the Marche region is worth the effort.

Recipes

Homemade Whole-Grain Tagliatelle

Our writer Cindy gives us the best recipe for homemade whole-grain 'tagliatelle,' a fresh pasta that is easier to make then it seems, from the northern and central areas of Italy

What others are saying about Marche

@noel.lewis53 asks:

Hello. I hope it is OK to post this enquiry here. I am trying to trace my family history to Cupra Marittima . My great grandfather was Lou/Luigi Luciani believed to have been born around 1866. His father's name might have been Eugene, and his mother Maria Paccasassi.

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@arch3615 asks:

We are retiring in two years from US and I read an article to reach out about best to leave money in US bank account. I may have consulting income after I receive social security in two years. Do I have to pay taxes in Italy on income too? Or on social security?

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@arch3615 asks:

We are buying a house close to Sarnano, we will be there this fall. Are there any furniture stores in that area? Thanks

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