NARROW STREETS:
Lead to Casa Margherita
 Winding
your way up from the peaceful village, past the watchful cat
and back to the house, this view as you walk home never
fails to capture me.
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PICTURE WINDOW:
 Torre
di Palme is a delightful village perched on a hill above the
Adriatic. The original plan and atmosphere are carefully
maintained (inhabitants can only hang out their washing at
night!) The narrow streets and alleys, ancient churches and
stone cottages will enchant you. A shop in the village sells
all kinds of wrought iron work by local craftsmen. Both Il
Galeone restaurant and the pizzeria at the entrance to the
village are worth a try.
There are plenty of places you can go for a meal. They use
only the best local produce round here – salami, hams,
cheeses, pork, chicken, ducks, vegetables and fruit which
vary from season to season.
In the country there is Rio Ete, Picchio Verde, Levandara
and near Porto San Giorgio La Tradizione. Wherever you go
you’ll find a Pizzeria – and they all serve other dishes as
well as an incredible number of pizzas. A good restaurant
for a special meal is I Piceni at Ortezzano. For fish (a bit
more expensive) go to one of the seaside towns. At Porto San
Giorgio you’ll find beach chalets such as Lo Storione, La
Pinetina, La Conchiglia, Il Delfino Verde, Il Quadrifoglio
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DOORWAY TO TRANQUILLITY
The Backdoor shows how close the
countryside is.
Those who seek relaxation can spend
time walking through the countryside. A net work of walks
in the territory of Ponzano, Monte Giberto, Grottazzolina
and Petritoli is well signposted throughout the area. You
will discover fascinating villages, country chapels,
people at work, local flora and fauna. Don’t forget your
camera!
Each village has a baker’s with a variety of breads and
cakes. The grocer’s shop (alimentari) will provide you
with salame, ham (prosciutto), cheese (formaggio) – try
the local sheep’s cheese (pecorino); drinks including red
or white wine (vino rosso o bianco), olive (olive) and
many other delicacies. Be adventurous.
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Holidays in paradise
Only 2 km from Torchiaro a farm in the
country keeps horses which can be hired for an hour or so.
The unmade roads around the farm are fine for a leisurely
ride. You can go as far as the hilltop village of
Monterubbiano with its shady gardens.
San Marco is a church standing on a hill 2 km west of
Ponzano. Its rounded doorway and low façade reveal
romanesque origins. Built in local brick, the inside is
stunning in its simplicity. The mighty tower is a later
addition and gives it a certain majesty against the
skyline. The church is open for Mass on Sundays and
weddings on Saturday (usually late morning or afternoon).
The farmer living opposite will also come up with a key!
If peace and quiet is all that you
want just chill out on the balcony in the sun or in the
cool of the basement sitting area and take your pick of
the selection of books on trhe book shelves or listen to a
CD. If you enjoyed the complementary wine further supplies
can be purchased from Azienda Agricola Castello Fageto at
Pedaso - full details of their location will be found in
the more comprehensive local information available when
you arrive.
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