If you want to understand the history and traditions of the region, the best way to do that is to explore the nearby medieval villages. The beauty and rich heritage of these places have earned them the Orange Flag by the Italian Touring Club that guarantees quality and hospitality. Staffolo is the first village that tourists are recommended to visit. It enjoys a breath-taking location on the hills between the sea and mountains that makes it one of the most beautiful of the Marches balconies. Staffolo is the region of great wine, so there’s no wonder that there are some events dedicated to the drink. Don’t miss the Verdicchio Festival in the second week of August. Foodies will be happy to attend the Verdicchio d’Oro national award that is held in September.
Bluefin Tuna Festival in Ancona is a wonderful holiday that will strengthen your health and introduce to the delicacies of the Italian Adriatic coast. Healthy, inexpensive, tasty and accessible all year round - bluefish or, more accurately, bluefin tuna is one of the "main characters" on Italian tables, especially in the cities located on the Adriatic coast. From Friday, March 6, to Sunday, March 8, Viale Della Vittoria Avenue in Ancona hosts the magnificent Bluefin Tuna Festival, a major enogastronomic festival, which will be especially enjoyed by lovers of seafood. During the event, 70 stands will be waiting for you, opened from 9 am to 11 pm. The main stand is entrusted to the chefs of the hotel complex Panzini Senigallia. Here, blue tuna is prepared for visitors in all sorts of options - fried, stewed, dried, marinara, and stuffed with olives delicacies. As the accompaniment for food serves wine from the Marche region.
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