The Aso Valley
Villa Amore di Ada stands on a hill in the Marche region that directly overlooks the Aso Valley. This takes its name from the Aso river, which originates from the Sibillini mountains and flows into the Adriatic Sea. The short distance between sea and mountains, the succession of hills and valleys, characterize the area rich in orchards and vines.
What to visit
The surrounding hills are dotted with pretty medieval villages that have kept their architecture intact. Among these Petritoli destination of international weddings, Campofilone famous for macaroni, Torre di Palme or Grottammare Alta for the wonderful panoramic terraces overlooking the sea. What about the provincial capitals rich in artistic and cultural heritage: Ascoli Piceno for the Piazza del Popolo, “Living room of Italy”. Fermo from where the majestic Duomo stands. Macerata and the centuries-old “Sferisterio” theater.
With just five minutes by car you can reach the coast, up to the south to San Benedetto del Tronto with its golden beaches and the wonderful Riviera delle Palme, to the north to the regional capital, Ancona, with the famous Riviera del Conero. , characterized by numerous pebble beaches including the “two sisters” jewel of unspoiled nature, in an expanse of crystalline waters.
Our area is considered the world center of Made in Italy footwear, shoppers can go to the outlets of the most prestigious brands.
Itinerari enogastronomici
Precisely this proximity to the sea, hills and mountains means that within a few kilometers, there is a rich and varied food and wine offer. In typical restaurants and trattorias you can taste macaroni, vincisgrassi, fried tagliatelle, stuffed olives, scottadito lamb, ciauscolo, mushrooms or truffle-based dishes. Towards the Riviera, fried fish, broth, spaghetti with clams, all accompanied by our fine wines, Pecorino, Passerina, Verdicchio and Montepulciano.
We can certainly affirm that the Marche, discovered a few years ago by national and international tourism, is still an uncontaminated region, where the tourist can have an extremely natural relationship with the territory.
