Restaurants
From the delicious fish of the Adriatic to the tasty dishes of the hills and mountains, Le Marche offers an incredible and cheap variety of food cooked in the traditional manner using only seasonal ingredients.

For those with more simple tastes the freshly caught grilled fish is unbeatable.

There are also the renowned Carpegna hams and wonderful salamis from Fabriano. The Marches is well known for the cultivation of truffles , both the black and the white variety and there is a truffle fair in Amandola each autumn. There are many excellent restaurants within 20mins drive of Sei Camini. Details are provided within the information pack at the house.

Shopping
Handicrafts: The Marche has no large industries, or those that it does have are scattered about the region, it is a region of crafts and cottage industries. One of the oldest crafts is the dressing of hides, the centre of which is at Tolentino and has led to the rise of a number of leather industries, such as the manufacture of shoes and bags, in the areas around Macerata and Fermo.

The tradition of ceramics in the Marches goes back over centuries and the most important areas are around Pesaro (especially in the Metauro valley), Ascoli and Appignano in Macerata province. Wrought iron crafts can be found all over the region, copperware in Comunanza at Force, lace (particularly in Offida), wicker and bamboo (used in the making of mats, bags, hats and furniture) are all to be found in the Marches.

Hiking  and Biking 
The region encompasses mountains and hills, valleys, woods, streams, foaming waterfalls, lakes and snowy expanses.

There are many areas of outstanding natural beauty in the province of Pesaro, such as the Cesane pinewood between Urbino and Fossombrone and the massif of the Furlo with a gorge some 3 kilometres in length.

Lake Pilato and the Gorge of 'Infernaccio'

A place of antique legends and magic rites, Lake Pilato and the Gorge of Infernaccio offer evocative landscapes with mountain-tops that reach up to 2476 meters (mount Vettore). Rigorous walking tours for people with walking experience.

The 'Infernal Gorge' is only 20 minutes drive from Amandola, in the Sibillini National Park – it’s a much less hellish walk than it sounds!

Natural Park of the Red Gorge and the caves of Frasassi

The stalactitic caves of Frasassi are the biggest stalactitic caves of Europe. One of its underground halls is so enormous that it can house Milan cathedral. 

The Sibilini National Park

Sibilini walks - Picture diary

Mountain biking trails extend throughout the Sibilini and are clearly waymarked.

Skiing
Visitors to Sei Camini can go skiing at Sassotetto, near Sarnano (approximately) 40 minutes drive from the house. This has seven ski lifts, and a cable car.
Lessons and equipment are available for hire.

Ski Conditions and Appennine Ski Resort Webcams

Ski information and hire costs in Sassotetto:

http://www.alpitalia.net

Swimming
There are many Italian Riveria resorts along the coast - the prettiest coast is near Conero.  

Hot air ballooning 

Flights available morning and evening. 

Quadbiking
For the petrol heads Quadbike tours are available from Amandola with guided tours through wild and evocative countryside.