Il Nascondiglio di Bacco (Bacchus Hide-Out) was built over 500 years ago. It has undergone total restoration in 2003 with great respect for its past farm house character and local tradition, while retaining its ancient charm. When possible, old brick walls have been exposed, together with beamed, vaulted ceilings. The house sits on top of a small hill, a perfect location to take in a breathtaking and uninterrupted view of the surroundings. At all seasons and all weathers, the scenery is spectacular, almost magical. The air is fragrant with rosemary and bay leaves.
Nearby attractions and activities:
AROUND OFFIDA
Beaches: San Benedetto del Tronto - 25 min by car, swim/stroll
Mountains: Sibillini: 40 min by car: hike/ski
Gastronomy: Wine, olive oil tasting at nearby producers
Local specialty products – truffles, artichokes, others
Excellent restaurants within a short driving distance
Cultural Activities:
Offida: with its Santa Maria della Rocca Church, an imposing 14th century Romanesque-Gothic building hanging from a cliff.
Ascoli Piceno: the provincial capital rich in Picene & Roman ruins with medieval winding streets described as one of the most pleasant towns in Italy to explore on foot. Nearby Castel Trosino.
Ripatransone: the belvedere of the Piceno.
Recanati: home of famous Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi and world known tenor Beniamino Gigli.
Civitella: medieval fortress.
Urbino: birthplace of the painter Raphael, a center of learning & culture, home to the small but distinguished Universita de Urbino.
Loreto: one of the world’s best loved shrines, the Santuario della Santa Casa (House of Virgin Mary), within the Basilica, built in 1468.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
SPA: 30 min by car at Acquasanta Terme (natural springs), where Romans enjoyed the iodine-bromide waters.
Dolce Far Niente (“hanging around”): 0 km where wine is plentiful served with fresh focaccia and award winning olive oil made from our olive trees, oliva Ascolana and other local specialties.
Directions:
HOW TO GET THERE
Bacchus Hideout is located in Offida. A quaint, small medieval town of approx. 5,000 inhabitants, 110 km (68 miles) from Falconara Airport, Ancona – Le Marche Region. The ride offers a panoramic view of the Adriatic Sea. From Rome (Fiumicino Airport) it is all highway except for 15km, you will reach destination in approx 3 hours. Could be less if you drive like an Italian but it is not recommended. Taking the train from Rome Airport is also an option.
If you arrive from other destinations, we will be glad to give you more specific directions.
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Nascondiglio di Bacco is located near the red cross near the city of Ascoli Piceno (map below) in the region of Marche in Italy. You can click on the map of the region below to go to the listing of Marche.