From our base in Loreto we hit towns along the Riviera del Conero - a beautiful spot of Italy away from the usual bustle of foreign tourists. We see a big market, parade and horse race during our stay in Loreto and do day trips to Osimo, Sirolo, Ascoli Piceno, two wineries and towns along the coast. Not many non-Italians come to this area, so it can be our little secret.
Unfortunately, the apartment we stayed in is no longer rentable. That sucks but there are quite a few similar places available through places like VRBO or AirB&B.
This is a great website for information on the area:
www.rivieradelconero.info/en/
Favorite restaurant:
Trattoria Norma -
www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
Favorite hangout:
The Pretty Bar -
www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...
Music:
Moi - Canzionere Grecanico Salentino
Osimo - The Orphan Brigade
Iu Non Ti Puzzu Amari - Cece' Barretta
Olive All'ascolane recipe:
(we haven't made these but this site has a good typical recipe and description of their history as well)
www.nonnabox.com/stuffed-oliv...
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Loreto apartment
1:26 Loreto attractions
2:19 Loreto centro storico
3:47 Loreto market day
4:41 September festivities
5:12 Palio di Loreto (horse race)
7:19 Osimo sidetrip
8:52 Wineries
10:22 Sirolo sidetrip
11:16 Coastal towns
12:36 Ascoli Piceno sidetrip