Shopping
Le Marche has some wonderful shopping. From the old to the new you can find a treasure to take home.
Antique Markets
Street fairs selling antiques, bric-a-brac, the not-so-old stuff that’s known in Italy as modernariato, and even what some might label as junk have become popular across the peninsula and over twenty towns in Le Marche now have a regular antique market.
The main monthly fairs near Casa Castagna:
Ancona on the last Sunday of the month and the Saturday before
Ascoli Piceno on the third Sunday and Saturday before
Fano on the second Saturday and Sunday
Pesaro on the third Sunday, Recanati on the first Sunday and Saturday before
Tolentino on fourth Saturday and Sunday
Civitanova Marche on the 4th Sunday
Fermo has an antique and collectors market every Thursday in the months of July and August
Sarnano also has the National Antique fair during the last week of May and the 1st week of June.
Weekly Food and Clothing Markets
Le Marche markets are a common fixture in most towns and big villages, these are weekly markets and in general these are open from early morning until lunchtime (1pm). You will find fresh fruits and vegetables, pasta, fish and meats. All local and in season. There will also be a variety of vendors selling new items such as clothing and kitchenware.
The following list are the pick of the Le Marche markets:
Monday: Loro Piceno market
Tuesday: Mogliano
Wednesday: Le Marche markets at Amandola, Ascoli Piceno, Macerata
Thursday: Sarnano market plus wet fish stall most weekdays in Piazza Liberta
Friday: Caldarola market
Saturday: Civitanova Marche market, Communanza, San Severino
Sunday: San Ginesio
Il Castagno Brand Village
Le Marche is famous for the manufacture of designer brands and there are outlets for both Prada and Tod’s within half an hour from Casa Castagna.
Click here to explore Il Castagno Brand Village
Il Tarlo
If you love searching for antiques then a visit to Il Tarlo is a must. Third generation owner, Paolo is happy to show you around the 3 floors of antiques. Plan on spending a few hours as he will want to tell you the history of the pieces in his care. Casa Castagna has quite a few finds from Il Tarlo and it is always a pleasure to visit when I am in town.
Rubbianello
Down the hill from Casa Castagna in the town of Rubbianello, you will find a small supermarket that will have a nice fresh meat, pasta and cheese counter, fresh fruit and vegetables, and basic staples. They also have a nice selection of local wines.
In Rubbianello, you will also find a pizzeria, gelatoria and a few wine bars.
Siteseeing & Shopping
If you would like to combine a sightseeing experience with a shopping experience then plan a trip to Ascoli Piceno, Macerata or Senigallia.