Our unusual June heatwave is not as bad as for those in France and England, but it’s still hot.
Casa Pace e Gioia has a private pool and all the bedrooms are air conditioned, but if you want to leave, here are our 10 Ways to Beat the Heat in the Marche.
Visit the Frasassi Caves
The Frasassi Caves are the largest cave system in Europe and one of the largest in the world. And the best part during a heat wave is that they are 14 degrees celsius (57 F) year round! The caves offer 75 minute tours in a variety of languages on accessible paths and it is truly a fascinating experience. You can buy tickets online or on-site and the parking lot has shaded food stands and markets.
Book a Wine Tasting
Wine is stored in climate-controlled cantinas and the wineries usually have air conditioning. So a great way to cool down is with a nice glass of local wine! We can help arrange it with our favorite winemakers.
Head to the Beach
We are only 30 minutes from the Adriatic beaches where you can rent or bring an umbrella for shade and enjoy the water. Some chalets also offer cabanas for rent.
Go to the Mountains
The Sibillini mountains are always cooler in the summer. Head toward Bolognola for higher elevation, hikes for every experience level, restaurants, and a lovely beech forest where you can also find shade.
Swim in Fiastra Lake
As an alternative to the beach, go to Fiastra Lake where you can swim with a view of the mountains at a higher altitude. Local food stands or the Rifugio di Tribbio have excellent meals.
Find some Shade
Whether you want to hike or picnic, there are several local places that offer relaxing shade and cooling breezes. The wooded part of the Abbadia di Fiastra is perfect, especially with lunch at La Baita. Other shaded hikes we like include the beech forest at Canfaito, the Gola dell’Infernaccio, and Li Vurgacci in Pioraco
Take the Sentiero delle Acque in Pieve Torina
This wonderful hike (about 8 kilometers round trip) along the river Sant’Angelo is a delight. It’s largely shaded and stroller accessible. The end reaches a small village with an old mill and a cave. Several waterfalls line the path although swimming there is not allowed. The Kneipp waterpath at the beginning of the trail offers a barefoot experience in the cold water with a variety of earth surfaces and is very energizing at the end of a hike. They’ve recently added a pool area and food stands.
Swim under a Waterfall
Our area has hundreds of waterfalls, some hidden better than others. Probably the easiest to find are on the Via delle Cascate Perdute in Sarnano. Not far from the historic center, a series of waterfalls on an easy, mostly shaded, route are discovered and you can cool off in the river!
Play at the Verde Azzurro Waterpark
In Cingoli, this waterpark has fun for adults and children with several swimming pools, water slides, hydro-massages, river rides, and a restaurant. You can book umbrellas and sun beds onsite.
Eat Gelato
Our two favorite gelaterie are Cherry & Cream in Passo Colmurano and Gelateria Enjoy in Tolentino.