Villas in Marino

Lovely Marino villas at the best prices to enjoy your holiday

Marino or San Marino is a small nation, with 30,000 citizens, surrounded by Italy. It’s also considered the fifth smallest state and the oldest republic in the world. But there is more to discover! This gorgeous place is located in the mountains of the Adriatic Sea, with stunning hills, Mount Titano (the biggest mountain of San Marino) and medieval streets. Enjoy fantastic views over the countryside and the vineyards of nearby Italy, easy to explore from the towers. Visit the Piazza Della Libertá, the most popular square there! So, it’s time to rent a villa in Marino!

Fabulous villas in the location you like best

The villas for rent in Marino are in Castel Gandolfo in the Lazio region near Lake Albano. It’s an attractive spot for hiking or fishing. Besides, you can explore the picturesque and famous town and admire the best views of the lush green countryside. You can walk down the steep road from town that will take you to the shores of the lake, where you will see many restaurants, bars and beach clubs. The villas are for 6 people, and these are the features:

• A flat-screen TV with satellite channels
• An equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge
• Washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a bidet
• Air-conditioning
• Internet

Marino for history lovers

In Marino, you will find many small and unique museums to explore the history of this region. One is Museo Di Stato, with a collection that includes a great variety of finds related to the history of San Marino; archaeological objects, paintings, sculptures, coins and works from all periods and origins. Another museum is The Museo delle Curiosità, which shows a strange collection of 100 facts, images and scenes with descriptions in about 4 languages that will impact you.

Marino for adventurous couples

Marino is the best place to explore its nature reserve on adventure days. If you rent a villa in Marino outside the city centre, there is beautiful countryside with rolling hills and fantastic landscapes. You can ride a bike or rent a camper and enjoy the scenery. Another option is to explore the Mount Titano railway tunnels. You will see 32 km of tracks and 17 tunnels. The Borgo and Montale Railway Tunnels are part of the history of the freedom of this nation. According to a traditional story, San Marino also did this hike.

1. Explore the food and culinary traditions
2. Stroll through the scenic town
3. Have a remarkable day in San Marino
4. Explore the nearby and interesting regions
5. Enjoy a unique wine tour
6. Visit the lovely Rome
7. Enjoy astonishing festivals

1. Explore the food and culinary traditions

There is not much difference between the food in Marino to the rest of Italy. Marino has exquisite dishes that have nothing to envy the great metropolises. Some specialities are Ragú, a traditional dish prepared with a special sauce, but it is served with Bolognese sauce in Marino. Ensure you also savour the Costolette di Vitello, Bolognese-style veal cutlets and Coniglio with Finocchio, roast rabbit with fennel. Some famous drinks are San Marino Moscato, a sweet local muscat, and Mistrá, an aniseed-flavoured liqueur. Other local products to take back to your private villa in Marino include extra virgin olive oil with a naturally subtle spicy kick, cheeses, honey, fresh meat and more.

2. Stroll through the scenic town

Castel Gandolf is a picturesque town where you can find interesting places to visit. One is the Pontifical palace that was built as the summer residence of Pope Urban VIII in the 17th century to take a well-deserved break outside of Rome. Since 2016, it has been opened to the public as a palace/museum, although inside, there is a flat for the Pope. You can explore the town centre with narrow streets and many piazzas and enjoy the fantastic views of the lake and countryside. Near the main square, Piazza della Liberta, you will find restaurants, cafés and souvenir shops.

3. Have a remarkable day in San Marino

San Marino is easily accessible from your villa in Marino. It has three towers on top of Mount Titano and represents the national symbol. The first is Guaita, which was built in the 11th century. The Basket is the second, built in the 13th century. It was used as an observation tower and prison. The third, which is the smallest, is Montale, also built in the 13th century and was used as a point of strategy for defensive purposes. Another place to visit is the Basilica of San Marino, with seven altars decorated with paintings and gemstones.

4. Explore the nearby and interesting regions

Emilia Romagna is a region in the north of Italy with the most beautiful beaches. Playa del Sol (Sun Beach) is one of them, with sparkling waters and a special area with dancers to be entertained or take part if you want to dance too. Lido delle Sirene is the most visited beach on weekends by Italians and is well known for its incredible attractions, beautiful sand, animators and pool. Altamarea beach village is a lovely place famous for its spectacular services; swimming pools, gym, spa, game zones and more. Wow! Isn’t it fantastic?

5. Enjoy a unique wine tour

Italy is famous for its wines, and Emilia Romagna is one of the regions with great red wine. You will see in the rolling hills of the Apennines the great vineyards of the Sangiovese grape and all the processes to become a red wine of quality. In Marino, you can enjoy the Marino wine festival or Sagra dell’Uva on the first Sunday of October of each year. It’s a typical event where you will see thousands of people from Roman hills. As well the festival offers a procession, music and period costumes.

6. Visit the lovely Rome

Rome is the capital city of Italy and well known as the eternal city with a rich and interesting history as it was the home of the ancient Roman Empire. If you book a villa in Marino, you can take a road trip to Rome. There are interesting places you may visit. For example, the Vatican, the smallest country in the world, is one of the most visited places in Rome, located in the heart of Rome. San Peter Basilica is one of the famous attractions of this place and one of the largest in the world. It is also where the Pope presides over many liturgies during the year.

7. Enjoy astonishing festivals

San Marino Jazz Festival is celebrated for three days in July with the best well-known jazz artists and jazz bands in the world. Another popular event is San Marino’s Day, celebrated on September 3 each year. There are many activities on this day, such as crossbow events, competitions, a beautiful concert by the military and more. Everybody enjoys it. Also, Medieval Day is an important day to celebrate during the event. The students dress according to the costumes of that time.