Le Marche has been called 'the undiscovered jewel of Italy'. Facing the Adriatic to the east, and bordering Umbria to the west, Le Marche boasts 180km of stunning coastline, with 26 resorts, and the dramatic Sibellini mountains to the south.

• Ryanair flies daily, direct to local airport Ancona (Falconara) in less than two hours from London Stansted. Visit www.ryanair.co.uk for flight times.