Travel guide Macerata
Mediterranean with cool winters – The weather in the Marche region
The
Marche region is located in a climate zone that is influenced by both the Adriatic Sea and the Apennine mountains. Summers are hot and Mediterranean. In the surroundings of your affordable vacation rental in Macerata, temperatures in summer rise to 25 to 30 °C – a
vacation in Macerata with a pool offers cooling off on your own terrace. Winters, on the other hand, are relatively cool compared to other regions of central Italy. The lowest temperatures drop to freezing point. The best time to travel is between late April and October.
The best from the sea and the mountains
Also, in Macerata's cuisine, the location between the Apennines and Andria becomes apparent. The regionally typical cuisine is incredibly diverse. From the mountains come dishes made from lamb and suckling pig. The region around Acqualanga and Sant'Agata Feltria is known for its excellent truffles. Among fish dishes, the Brodetto, a spicy fish stew, is widespread and comes in many different variations. For those with a sweet tooth, the Marche region offers a variety of sweets. Try the Cicerchiata (almond balls) or dough pockets filled with chestnuts, curd, and ricotta. The wine from the Marche region is relatively unknown outside the area. It is therefore worth going on a wine discovery tour. The most common white grape varieties are Verdicchio and Trebbiano. In red wines, the indigenous variety Lacrima di Morro alongside Montepulciano and the Tuscan grape variety Sangiovese dominate.
Active vacation in the Marche region with the whole family
Your vacation home in Macerata is located centrally in the Marche region with good transport connections to both the coast of the Adriatic Sea with its numerous white sandy beaches, as well as to the mountain region of the Apennines, offering thousands of kilometers of hiking and biking trails, horseback riding routes, and canoeing trails. The Marche region has a large proportion of nature reserves. The area is suitable for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. Every year in May, a multi-day city festival in honor of St. Judas Cyriacus, the patron saint of Ancona, takes place in Ancona. The fair with concerts and exhibitions is an event for the entire family. By the way, many landlords have pets themselves. Thus, a
vacation with a dog in Macerata is not an obstacle. Your four-legged family members are welcome guests.
University town and pilgrimage site for opera lovers
In the immediate surroundings of your private vacation home in Macerata, there is a lot to discover. The city's university has been in existence since the 16th century. The student atmosphere contributes significantly to the cityscape of Macerata. Start your tour at the Piazza della Libertà from 1581 with the Loggia, the clock tower, the town hall, the Church of San Paolo, the theater, and the prefecture. Many of the buildings fascinate with elaborately designed Renaissance facades. The Piaggia della Torre staircase, also called Scalette, leads to Piazza Mazzini. There you can find a highlight of Macerata – the Sferisterio opera open-air stage from the 19th century, originally built as a venue for the Pallone game. Before soccer was invented, this game was the most popular sport in Italy. Today, regular opera performances take place in the arena, which seats more than 4,000 spectators. Just next to the Sferisterio stands the 15th-century cathedral dedicated to the patron saint Julianus. Inside, an arm of the saint is preserved as a relic. At the end of August, a major festival in honor of Saint Julianus takes place every year.