Hotel in Fano? We present the CasaDei hotel, in the Marche region, the best 3-star hotel with a beach that you can choose. Among the hotels in Fano, the Hotel CasaDei prides itself on being one of the most; appreciated 3-star hotels in the Marches for hospitality, services and location (practically one of the few hotels overlooking the sea in Fano).
Do you know that feeling of walking barefoot on soft, golden sand? It’s the same sensation you get when leaving the Senigallia coastline and heading inland to Val Mivola, where the “Velvet Villages” tell another shade of Marche beauty.
Here, just a few steps from the sea, among hills that look hand-embroidered, lie small medieval gems protected by fortified walls, ancient Roman domus, and landscapes that seem suspended in time. These villages wrap around you like a precious fabric, to be explored slowly, at sunset, when the sun paints the hills gold and crimson. The adventure begins right from Senigallia – the famous “Velvet Beach” – a journey that combines sea, art, history, and fine food for an unforgettable summer.
“Velvet Villages” is not just a poetic name but a true territorial promotion project that, every year from July to September, brings life to the nine municipalities of Val Mivola: Arcevia, Barbara, Castelleone di Suasa, Corinaldo, Ostra, Ostra Vetere, Senigallia, Serra de’ Conti, and Trecastelli.
It’s a circuit designed for those who love to experience the region authentically and peacefully, far from mass tourism. Free bus excursions departing from Senigallia, guided tours among castles and stone alleys, tastings of local products, and festive evenings: a concentrated mix of culture, tradition, and gastronomy wrapped into one magical experience.
Among the Velvet Villages, Barbara is a must-see. Its historic center, enclosed by a hexagonal wall, is a small masterpiece of medieval architecture. Walking between its two entrance gates – Porta Roma and the Arch of Santa Barbara – you can breathe the atmosphere of a distant time, among towers, bastions, and ancient churches. Inside the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta, the soft light caresses a wooden statue of Saint Barbara, a 15th-century work that still preserves the devotion and grace of the past. A little further on, Trecastelli tells a different, more modern and artistic story. Born from the union of Ripe, Castel Colonna, and Monterado, this hillside town surprises visitors with the Nori De’ Nobili Museum, dedicated to the artist Eleonora “Nori” De Nobili, a fascinating and tormented figure of the 20th century.
Continuing up the Val Mivola, the village of Avacelli – one of Arcevia’s castles – welcomes you with its 14th-century gate and perfectly preserved stone walls. Every stone tells a story, and every view offers a natural painting. The Church of San Lorenzo houses a 16th-century terracotta altarpiece, a masterpiece worth the trip alone. Arcevia is the historical heart of the valley: its castles are scattered across the hills like fragments of a medieval mosaic, each with its own personality but united by one common thread – authenticity. It’s the perfect place for those seeking silence, landscapes, and culture, as well as genuine flavors to enjoy in the many village taverns.
Imagine waking up to the sound of the sea, having breakfast on the terrace of Hotel CasaDei in Fano, one of the 2025 Blue Flag cities, and then leaving for a trip through the Velvet Villages of Val Mivola. An irresistible mix of sea and hills, relaxation and discovery, sand and history. The beauty of Val Mivola reaches its peak between July and September—the perfect time to enjoy both the coast and the countryside. We recommend booking your stay now for the next season – Hotel CasaDei reopens in April – and planning a summer that combines love for beauty with love for the Marche region.
11/10/2025
