Today we want to devote our route to the Mediterranean Sea, a natural heritage that is home to countless plant and animal species that frames our beautiful country, giving us a variety formidable landscapes, coastlines, fragrances and over 7,000 km of beaches.
1) Marche, Fano
As a first step among the beaches of the Mediterranean, let’s go to Marche, in Fano, one of the many blue flags of the region along with Gabicce Mare, San Benedetto del Tronto, and Senigallia to name a few. The sandy beaches and the gently sloping sea make it an ideal destination for families and children, while the beautiful surrounding hills are ideal for hiking or mountain biking.
Farmhouse Monte Giove
In this beautiful place we find the Farmhouse Monte Giove, an elegant complex that offers accommodation in three separate outbuildings of an ancient aristocratic villa, in an estate of 10 hectares with olive trees. The beaches of Fano are only 5 km away, but guests can also relax at the large swimming pool purified with ozone and take advantage of the two mini-spa Jacuzzi whirlpools in the solarium.
2) Calabria, Albidona
In the heart of Magna Grecia, along the pristine shores of the Ionian Sea and the wild, surrounded by a park of 80 hectares, half of which are planted with biological citrus trees, we find the Farmhouse Torre Albidona. An ideal starting point for trips into nature, cultural or religious tours, surrounded by breathtaking nature, guests are pampered by the sea breeze, the scent of the maquis and the genuineness of the local products.
Farmhouse Torre di Albidona
At guests’ disposal, an equipped private beach just 1 km from the farm and a large swimming pool. The restaurant offers a modern interpretation of the most traditional dishes, full of surprises and novelties . The added value of our table , however , are the products , strictly organic and zero km , grown with love and passion in our companies . In addition, our pasta dishes are all homemade with the grain of our land , crushed with a stone mill . The rice comes from the Plain of Sybaris , where it is cultivated from the XV century.
3) Sardinia, Alghero
A short distance from Alghero and the beautiful coastline of the north-western Sardinia, the Farmhouse La Fontana dei Desideri offers a strategic location for a relaxing holiday between the sea and the beauty of art history: archaeological itineraries and two of the most important sites in the whole island, Anghelu Ruju and Palmavera.
Farmhouse La Fontana dei Desideri
Guests have the opportunity to visit the greenhouses and crops, they will be told the secrets of the earth, how to grow more vegetables and the genuine methods to get water from underground. In addition to this, the backyard of the residence reserved for guests, provides fresh vegetables for a healthy dinner. The farm consists of twelve self-contained apartments with a central garden for children to play, and a large swimming pool. At the restaurant you can taste exceptional wines, and a special place is occupied by delicate lobsters and sea urchins.
4) Friuli, Gradisca d’Isonzo
Located on the right bank of the river Isonzo, surrounded by nature and just a short walk from the historic places of the great war: the town of Gradisca d’Isonzo, the fortress town founded by the Venetians in 1492, and finally the Roman Aquileia Grado. The Farmhouse Ai Feudi is a place where you can rediscover the ancient traditions and taste the typical dishes of Friuli.
Farmhouse Ai Feudi
The farm breeds cows, pigs, chickens, geese and rabbits for the production of salami, sausages, eggs and vegetables. They also make delicious red wines such as Cabernet and Merlot, white wines such as Friulano, Malvasia and Verduzzo, and the sparkling Chardonnay. The restaurant serves local and home-cooked food, and at the weekend grilled meat directly from the farm.
5) Lazio, Montalto di Castro
In an area embellished by clear waters and pristine beaches, cultural attractions like the archaeological sites of Vulci and Cosa, the thermal baths of Saturnia and the dazzling “Giardino dei Tarocchi”, lies the Farmhouse Le Rose, nestled in the Maremma. A land to explore with various excursions: do not miss the hot springs of Saturnia with the Falls of Gorello, freely accessible. And again, the picturesque promontory of Argentario, ideal for hiking, and for the more adventurous, kayaking on the river Fiora.
A haven of peace where you can spend a regenerating period, embraced by rolling hills that were once the pride of the Etruscan civilization. The building that houses the farm, stylishly renovated, features a garden with outdoor pool and a play area for children.
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