You can reach the Marche from abroad by air, rail, car, ferry. Once in the Marche you can get around by rail ( visit the official web site of Italian State Railways : www.trenitalia.it, by car ( it’s the easiest way of discovering the Marche), by taxi ( you can normally find them in ranks by the station or by the main square; for long journeys in country areas agree the price beforehand), by bus ( for timetables and routes please visit: http://orari.trasporti.marche.it/). |
Driving in Le Marche |
 Drivers need a current EU licence or an International Licence. If you travel in your own car you must have the vehicle registration book - if it is not in your own name you should have the owner's written permission to drive the car.
Motorists must have all their documents with them too. You will also need your insurance certificate, preferably with a policy extension to make the cover comprehensive while motoring abroad.
If your car breaks down you can dial ACI (Italian Automobile Club) on 116 for foreign-language assistance.
 On motorways there are SOS telephones at regular intervals with two buttons: one for medical assistance and one for breakdowns.
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National Holidays
The national holidays are:
January: 1st and 6th
Easter
Easter Monday
April: 25th
May: 1st
June: 2nd
August: 15th
November : 1st
December: 8th ,25th and 26th
All around the year there are feast days in Marche’s town, celebrating the local saints.
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Weather and clothing
 Winter can be cold in the Marche; snow can fall at any time during the winter, gradually falling at lower altitudes as the winter progresses. The snow is usually quite pleasant with a dry atmosphere. The winter sun is higher in the sky and you can feel the warmth from it even if the air temperature is quite cold. The snow is usually of short duration - usually four or five days. Spring weather is quite unpredictable, especially April with days of warm sunshine, often with temperatures in the 20's (C°) and days quite cool with rain or drizzle. Night temperatures can be still be quite cold and heating is still required in your lodging after sunset. Summers are hot and dry, after a few light showers in May there is very little rain until late September. Autumn is quite beautiful, still plenty of good weather, even if rain may occur; a good sweater and raincoat in spring and autumn are recommended. The woods colour up well with bright yellows , orange, red and russet brown. The Marche’s sunsets can also be quite spectacular at this time of the year.
Lightweight clothing is recommended in high summer ; you'll need a good sweater and raincoat in spring and autumn. Warmer clothes are necessary in winter. Please avoid wearing shorts when visiting sacred places. For weather forecast in Le Marche, please visit: http://meteo.regione.marche.it
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Medical and Travel Insurance |
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In case of illness or injury, you must head to Pronto soccorso department available at any hospital.
PRONTO SOCCORSO
Via Misericordia, 1 63822
PORTO SAN GIORGIO (FM)
tel. +39 07346252739 |
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Pharmacies are often recognizable by a green cross outside; they keep standard opening hours but ensure an emergency 24-hour service on a rotating shift basis, details of which are displayed in the window. |
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EU residents must carry a European Health Insurance Card;
Non EU residents are advised to get medical and travel insurance before they leave. |
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GUARDIA MEDICA - SERVIZIO DI CONTINUITA' ASSISTENZIALE
(Medical night assistence)
Via Misericordia 1 - 63822
Porto San Giorgio (FM)
tel.+39 0734 6252713 |
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Medical emergency
tel. 118 |
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Money
The currency is the Euro. The major international credit cards, such as Visa, can be used to get cash in the automatic cash dispensers that you'll find outside any bank across the Marche - don't forget your PIN code. Travellers cheques in major foreign currencies can be cashed in banks.
Banks are open from Monday to Friday (8.30-13.30 ; 14.30 and 16.30); opening times often vary between one bank and another. |
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Post office
Post offices are open on weekdays and Saturday from 8 am to 1.30 pm. Offices in larger towns are open until 7 pm. If you need stamps , you get them from a tobacconist where you see the "T" sign. |
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Self Service Laundry
Lavanderia self service
L'oasi del Pulito,
Via della Resistenza,
Porto San Giorgio FM |
 
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Fuel
For cars that use both petrol and Gpl look for the sign. |
