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Things to see & do

Discover central Italy, the East coast and all that Umbria has to offer. There are a myriad of hill top villages and towns within driving distance of Il Monte. The nearest village is Pietralunga which is approximately 3 kilometres away. Scroll through the page below to find out more about the places you can visit whilst staying at Il Monte.

Il Monte

Pietralunga

3 km

A delightful Umbrian medieval hill top village which has been perfectly preserved. There you will find most conveniences locally, with two good supermarkets selling quality local produce including locally found truffle products. There are banks with ATM, the Post Office, numerous friendly bars, good restaurants, excellent bakery, fresh pasta shop which must be tried and much more, well worth exploring. Visit the Friday market in the piazza for a taste of Italian rural life.

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Montone

15 km

Designated one of Italy's "Prettiest Small Towns" and home to Umbria Film Festival (August) and several highly recommended restaurants.

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Gubbio

22 km

 Its Colle Eletto cable car climbs to Mount Ingino, with the 5-naved Sant’Ubaldo Basilica and views of the Apennine Mountains. In town, Gubbio Cathedral contains 16th-Century paintings and a baroque chapel. Inside the Gothic Consoli Palace, with its crenellated top, is the Civic Museum. Displays here include the Iguvine Tablets, 7 bronze slabs with ancient inscriptions.

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Citta di Castello

27 km

A lovely old walled city on the slopes of the Apennines. The town boasts a beautiful historic centre with fascinating museums. Visit the stunning Fontecchio Baths, and dine in some wonderful local restaurants. Also, don't miss the White Truffle Fair in Autumn! 

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Perugia

54 km

Artistic, youthful, cultural and home to Umbria Jazz (July) and our closest airport. It is the capital of Umbria, rich in cultural heritage, there's so much to see in this amazing city. 

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Assisi

72 km

One of the most famous towns in Italy is Assisi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and, above all, homeland of St. Francis, the man who renounced all his possessions in order to devote his life to helping the needy. You will find many restaurants, old streets, amazing architecture and wonderful views here. Easy parking with escalators to take you to the city gates.

And so much more...

Other notable places to visit during your stay include Assisi, Monterchi, Spoleto, Arezzo, Rome and all the places in between. It is possible to be in Florence or Sienna within 2 hours on a day trip, with enough time to be back to watch the sunset from the terrace at Il Monte.

All Ac
A lovely seafood bistro just off the beach, great food served by attentive waitresses in charming ambience. Nice attention to detail all round.

Restaurant

Ciles

A lovely seafood bistro just off the beach, great food served by attentive waitresses in charming ambience. Nice attention to detail all round.

Viale Cesare Battisti, 35, 61032 Fano PU

0721 803390

This restaurant is our favourite in town, great for couples, groups and families alike. Young Beatrice speaks good English, the food is great value with a lovely setting and views

Restaurant

Locanda Dei Fiorucci

This restaurant is our favourite in town, great for couples, groups and families alike. Young Beatrice speaks good English, the food is great value with a lovely setting and views

Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 3 - 06026 Pietralunga

+39 075 946 0021

This is a family run trattoria serving traditional meals with family sourced meats (Beef, Rabbit, Chicken) from their farm or countryside.. 

Bright and cheerful serving  antepasta followed by delicious Paste  and then a second plate selection of Beef steak, Chicken or Rabbit dishes with local vegetables and wines.

They will just serve you the food of the day, not been yet but will do on my return!

Turn right onto the main road and turn off left when you see their sign and follow your nose.

15 min drive from Il Monte

Restaurant

Mandrelli's

This is a family run trattoria serving traditional meals with family sourced meats (Beef, Rabbit, Chicken) from their farm or countryside..

Bright and cheerful serving antepasta followed by delicious Paste and then a second plate selection of Beef steak, Chicken or Rabbit dishes with local vegetables and wines.

They will just serve you the food of the day, not been yet but will do on my return!

Turn right onto the main road and turn off left when you see their sign and follow your nose.

15 min drive from Il Monte

Voc. Castelfranco, 06026 Pietralunga.

+39 075 933000


Our New Favourite!
Amazing steak options, all cooked on a flame grill, friendly, professional service, wonderful al fresco dining option in the old streets.
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Restaurant

Officina dei Sapori


Our New Favourite!
Amazing steak options, all cooked on a flame grill, friendly, professional service, wonderful al fresco dining option in the old streets.
Italian, Mediterranean, European
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Via Consoli 13, 06024, Gubbio

+39 075 927 1424

Lovely seaside town, Saturday Market and a nice restaurant right on the beach  called Blu Marina with sun beds, changing rooms, loos and showers.
Excellent food, hearty portions - great value.
Top venue for a family day out.
2 sunbeds with a brolly is 20 euros a day to rent.
There is also a public beach just 200m up from here.

Restaurant

Fano (The Beach)

Lovely seaside town, Saturday Market and a nice restaurant right on the beach called Blu Marina with sun beds, changing rooms, loos and showers.
Excellent food, hearty portions - great value.
Top venue for a family day out.
2 sunbeds with a brolly is 20 euros a day to rent.
There is also a public beach just 200m up from here.

V.LE ADRIATICO, 15 61032 - FANO (PU) ITALIA

+39 0721 804000

The Moletto restaurant is a great restaurant for those who want to treat themselves to a candlelight dinner over the sea.
Incredible, wonderful sunsets and delicious local dishes that you can enjoy overlooking the beach.

Restaurant

Moletto

The Moletto restaurant is a great restaurant for those who want to treat themselves to a candlelight dinner over the sea.
Incredible, wonderful sunsets and delicious local dishes that you can enjoy overlooking the beach.

Pesaro

0721 34880

A lovely seafood bistro just off the beach, great food served by attentive waitresses in charming ambience. Nice attention to detail all round.

Restaurant

Ciles

A lovely seafood bistro just off the beach, great food served by attentive waitresses in charming ambience. Nice attention to detail all round.

Viale Cesare Battisti, 35, 61032 Fano PU

0721 803390


Alessandro and Alessio, two friends discovered that a well-known restaurant in Pietralunga was up for sale ... they decide to jump into this adventure and open thier own restaurant together. Alessio is creative and Alessandro is a chef with passion for fish dishes and the desire to enhance local products of potatoes, truffles, hazelnuts and sour cherries, their enthusiasm created the rest ...

Restaurant

LocAle


Alessandro and Alessio, two friends discovered that a well-known restaurant in Pietralunga was up for sale ... they decide to jump into this adventure and open thier own restaurant together. Alessio is creative and Alessandro is a chef with passion for fish dishes and the desire to enhance local products of potatoes, truffles, hazelnuts and sour cherries, their enthusiasm created the rest ...

Piazza VII MAGGIO 3/a 06026 Pietralunga

+39 075 928 0614

Wonderful food, service and beautiful out door dining area. Just 30 mins drive and so worth the trip down the hill. English speaking waiters.

The best place we have eaten in the area, they over deliver effortlessly.

Restaurant

I Girasoli di Sant'Andrea

Wonderful food, service and beautiful out door dining area. Just 30 mins drive and so worth the trip down the hill. English speaking waiters.

The best place we have eaten in the area, they over deliver effortlessly.

Localitá Molino Vitelli, 06019, Umbertide, Italy

+39 075 9410798

Il Sasso is a great eatery for Italian light lunches or evening meals. Opposite the restaurant  a lovely waterfall and the river flows over rock pools where families can bath. Lots of grass for the family to sit on and enjoy the scenery.
Lunch from 12-2pm daily.

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Il Sasso & Waterfalls

Il Sasso is a great eatery for Italian light lunches or evening meals. Opposite the restaurant a lovely waterfall and the river flows over rock pools where families can bath. Lots of grass for the family to sit on and enjoy the scenery.
Lunch from 12-2pm daily.

Location Il Sasso 11, Città di Castello, PG

075 855 2316

San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. Among the world’s oldest republics, it retains much of its historic architecture. On the slopes of Monte Titano sits the capital, also called San Marino, known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets. The Three Towers, castlelike citadels dating to the 11th century, sit atop Titano’s neighboring peaks. 

Well worth a trip out to this amazing place, lots of places to eat - head to the top. Bar La Capanna has great views and not expensive. Many museums as well as the castles. Easy parking with lifts up.

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San Marino

San Marino is a mountainous microstate surrounded by north-central Italy. Among the world’s oldest republics, it retains much of its historic architecture. On the slopes of Monte Titano sits the capital, also called San Marino, known for its medieval walled old town and narrow cobblestone streets. The Three Towers, castlelike citadels dating to the 11th century, sit atop Titano’s neighboring peaks.

Well worth a trip out to this amazing place, lots of places to eat - head to the top. Bar La Capanna has great views and not expensive. Many museums as well as the castles. Easy parking with lifts up.

San Marino

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Located in the centre of town, serving excellent value food and wine, the locals are always in there too.

Restaurant

Il Triangola

Located in the centre of town, serving excellent value food and wine, the locals are always in there too.

Via Roma 2, 06026 Pietralunga

+39 075 946 0715

The Park Hotel has an amazing spa that is open to Non- Residents. Open daily, you can book a treatment, go for a swim or just relax in the many moody zones. 
10% discount for you when you quote "Il Monte"

Activity

The Spa at Gubbio

The Park Hotel has an amazing spa that is open to Non- Residents. Open daily, you can book a treatment, go for a swim or just relax in the many moody zones.
10% discount for you when you quote "Il Monte"

Via Tifernate, 06024

+39 075 9234

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