Property for Sale in Le Marche

Le Marche (pronounced leh mar-keh) is a region rich in history, culture and traditional Italian food. There you’ll experience nothing but an authentic Italian lifestyle, due to its rural destination.

Le Marche lies on the eastern coast of Italy below Emilia-Romagna and above Abruzzo. Vast in size, it sits between the Apennine mountains and the Adriatic Sea. The capital of Le Marche is Ancona, a port city on the Riviera del Conero, a place renowned for its sandy coves and old-timey villages.

More than anything else, Le Marche is known for its verdant countryside of rolling hills and vineyards. Among the vast greenery of the eastern region, you’ll find towns nestled between hills which date back to medieval times. If you enjoy natural beauty, you’ll appreciate the rugged landscapes of Monti Sibillini National Park which lies between Marche and Umbria.

There are a range of stunning old villages in Le Marche where it feels like time has stood still. Twenty-one of Marche towns (including Acquaviva Picena, Frontino, Genga, Mondavio, Mercatello sul Metauro, and Sarnano) were named by The Touring Club Italiano the Orange Flag award. This award is only granted to small inland communities which offer tourists a high-quality experience.

If you’d prefer a coastal property in Le Marche, there is plenty to choose from. The region profits from long stretches of beach on the Adriatic Coast. There are a range of great seaside towns in Marche which include San Benedetto del Tronto, Gabicce Mare, Sirolo and Riviera del Conero.

Property in Le Marche is popular not only among Italians but among foreign buyers too. There’s a wealth of culture in the region thanks to the healthy number of American, Belgian, British and Dutch expats who have emigrated to Italy.

Here on Your Overseas Home’s Italy property portal, we have a stunning selection of properties for sale in Marche. They range from beautifully restored country houses outside medieval villages and concealed by olive grows and pine trees. For those looking for a villa to escape to, there are a range of luxurious stone homes in Marche with pools on site, or with ample room to install a pool (subject to planning permission). If it’s the medieval villages of Marche that appeal to you, there are a selection of quaint village townhouses in varying states of repair to be fixed up and loved.