Between the Adriatic sea and the Monti Sibillini, a land of age-old villages, authentic flavours and traditions renewed year after year.
Almalù stands in Ripatransone, the hilltop village nicknamed "the Belvedere of the Piceno" for its views that stretch from the Monti Sibillini all the way to the Adriatic coast.
Ripatransone has been awarded the Orange Flag (Bandiera Arancione) of the Italian Touring Club, the quality mark given to small inland villages that stand out for their beauty, history and hospitality: one of the loveliest and most authentic villages of the Piceno.
From here, just a few minutes' drive away, you can reach cities of art, award-winning wineries and Blue Flag beaches. We'll help you build the perfect itinerary: choose where to begin.
Medieval towns, Renaissance squares and ancient villages overlooking the sea: the Piceno is best explored step by step, among travertine, red brick and views that look like paintings.
The city of travertine, with its striking Piazza del Popolo, medieval lanes and historic cafés. Not to be missed: the Baptistery, the Ponte di Solestà and its hundred towers.
One of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy and the home of bobbin lace. Don't miss the church of Santa Maria della Rocca, a Romanesque gem overlooking the valleys.
The "Pearl of the Adriatic": a medieval upper village perched high above the sea, with flower-filled alleys and belvederes, and below a long beach of golden sand.
And also Torre di Palme, Moresco, Petritoli, Fermo, Montefiore dell'Aso and Civitella del Tronto, all just a short distance from Almalù.
The Piceno is meant to be lived slowly: between a glass of wine, a ride through the vineyards and a mountain trail, every day becomes an adventure to remember.
Wineries and oil mills where you can taste Rosso Piceno, Offida DOCG (Pecorino and Passerina), extra virgin olive oil, the famous Oliva Ascolana del Piceno DOP and anisetta.
Bike and e-bike routes among the vineyards and olive groves of the Piceno hills, with the chance to head down to the Ciclovia Adriatica along the coast.
A stone's throw from the Monti Sibillini, the Monti della Laga and the Gran Sasso: trails, waterfalls and gorges for hikes among blooms, beech woods and endless views.
All year round the Piceno comes alive with historical re-enactments, folk festivals and food fairs: authentic occasions that tell the soul of this land.
The spectacular jousting tournament in costume: a historical procession of over 1,500 participants and the knights of the six districts who compete in July and August.
From "Fritto Misto all'Italiana" to the Festa dell'Oliva Tenera in Ascoli, right through to the village fairs: a whole summer of local specialities, music and conviviality.
The Cavallo di Fuoco of Ripatransone (the Fire Horse), a historic firework spectacle that lights up the village square, the Cavalcata dell'Assunta in Fermo and wine festivals such as Vinea: centuries-old traditions to experience.
From our hilltop setting in Ripatransone, you can quickly reach the beaches of the Adriatic, the loveliest villages of the Piceno and the cities of art. Here are the driving distances from B&B Almalù.
Approximate driving times.
