Some of our favourite pictures of the fascinating and diverse LE MARCHE region:

Wild peonies in the Sibillini Mountains

Lago di Pilato, a fascinating local walk

Tolentino

Portonovo on the Conero

Amandola by night

Monti della Laga

The spectacular lentils growing on the Piano Grande

The beautiful Conero coast

Stella Alpina = Italian Edelweiss

Ridge walk in the Sibillini Moiuntains

Freshly picked olives, ready for the press

Montefortino

The Sibillini Mountains from Montefalcone

Autumn colours

Portonovo sunset

M Priora and M Amandola

Beautiful Montefortino in her winter attire

Monte Sibilla (photo courtesy of J Conway)

A snowy view from our hill

Montefortino