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Make a holiday villa in Mogliano your home away from home

HomeAway can help you in your search for the ideal holiday villas in Mogliano. This is a small, unassuming town in a gorgeous rural landscape, nestled between rolling hills and close to towns packed with Renaissance heritage. Rising in the west are the rocky Apennines, while the Adriatic coast is also easily reached to the east. Mogliano holiday homes are traditional stone structures, set within large grounds and boasting up-to-date interiors. There’s a level of luxury that belies their rustic appearance, with private pools and outdoor barbecues found at most Mogliano villas.

Things to do

-Local culture. Mogliano is an unpretentious but attractive town, with squares made of red-brick, and a must-see attraction at the Santa Maria Assunta Church. Inside you’ll find the Assumption, a stunning piece of Renaissance art by Lorenzo Lotto, a celebrated 16th Century Venetian painter. In the hills to the west is the handsome town of Tolentino, known for its Basilica decorated with rich Renaissance frescoes.

-Coast. The Adriatic Sea is about 30 minutes by car from the town, and offers a stretch of beautiful sandy and pebble beaches, a number of which have Blue Flag status. Civitanova Marche is both a chic resort and a traditional fishing port, and offers long and wide beaches with rows of sunbeds and is backed by superb seafood restaurants.

-Nature. The immediate landscape is hilly and rural, home to vineyards and olive groves, and ideal for walks and bike rides. If you’re in need of adventure then you can make the short trip west to the Monti Sibillini National Park in the Apennines, to explore a large expanse of unspoiled wilderness, boasting towering peaks and waterfalls, and covered with dense forest..

-Cuisine. You’ll find eateries of all styles in Mogliano and neighbouring towns. There are rustic trattorie, with no set menu serving a range of cold meats and hearty stews with meat and vegetables, or sleek restaurants offering modern takes on traditional fare. On the coast the big dish is brodetto, a stew made with 13 different types of fish and varying slightly in flavour from town to town.

-Fermo. This nearby town has been described as a large open-air museum, and is crammed with attractive old structures including a cathedral, palaces and municipal buildings. There’s such a profusion of architectural interest here, because the town was a commercial and political centre in ancient and medieval times. From the Roman era are the cisterns, made up of a network of underground chambers.

Weather in Mogliano

Mogliano is in a part of Italy that gets a mixture between a continental and Mediterranean climate. Summer are always warm, with temperatures that reach the low-30s in July and August, bringing clear skies and very little rainfall. Spring and autumn weather can be mild or moderately warm – you can expect temperatures in the upper teens around April and October. Winters are usually mild, but cold spells do occur, bringing snow, especially on the higher ground to the west. The Apennines, just a short drive inland offer skiing in winter.

Travel to Mogliano

The nearest international airport to Mogilano is Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is a 45 –minute drive north of the town. This destination is served by a couple of low-cost airlines flying to and from the UK. It’s a simple drive from airport to town, following the A14 down the Adriatic coast and then turning inland on the Strada Provinciale 34. There are no local train lines and the buses are patchy here, so a car is recommended for holiday homes in Mogliano. Ancona is also a ferry port, with connections to Croatia and Greece.