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3 of the best wellness itineraries in Emilia Romagna

3 of the best wellness itineraries in Emilia Romagna

The power of nature has incredible effects on psycho-physical well-being and Emilia Romagna, among picturesque villages and quiet valleys surrounded by greenery, one of the most beautiful Italian destinations for wellness tourism. A region where it is easy to enjoy authentic experiences, whether you choose to immerse yourself in history, take advantage of the therapeutic power of the spas or enjoy the renowned cuisine. Wellness tourism in these parts can be found in a thousand ways and it takes very little to unwind, relieve tensions and rediscover deep relaxation. Have you ever tried, after a stressful day, to walk in the woods surrounded by trees and plants or to walk barefoot in the vegetation? The body's response was certainly not far behind, with renewed optimism and an almost forgotten sense of peace. In Romagna there is no shortage of opportunities to indulge in these experiences and, whether for a short weekend or a longer stay, the art of good living can be breathed in every corner. Choosing a destination is not the only essential step in ensuring a wellness holiday. Planning an itinerary in advance is always a good idea. Seeking the support of a local expert, both before and during the tour, is another useful tip to discover hidden curiosities and glimpses of a destination you are getting to know for the first time. A final tip is to think of a slow journey, one that allows you to savour every moment, without the urge to see as much as possible and end up getting tired without appreciating anything.
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The Marches, a land of superfine products all to be revealed

The Marches, a land of superfine products all to be revealed

It is hard to find the harmony, balance and colours of the Marche landscape in other places, with its hills, forests, beaches and villages, living in a time of their own, to be meditated upon and experienced, where every delicacy rhymes with the innate creativity of the region. The journey commences with home-made pastas, such as lumachelle all'urbinate, maccheroncini di Campofilone, passatelli, and vincisgrassi. The latter, with fried olives and ciauscolo, are some of the best-known dishes, typical of the Macerata area: seven hand-rolled layers of pasta with béchamel sauce and giblet-flavoured meat sauce. You cannot overlook the crescia, a focaccia made with flour (durum wheat or corn), eggs, water, salt, pepper and often lard, widespread in all provinces of the region with local variations. And how about Ciavarro, a dish from Ripatransone (Ap)? It consists of a soup with 12 varieties of cereals and legumes. Kudos for ciauscolo, the Igp spreadable cured meat, made with pork meat mixed and stuffed into a natural casing, and Fabriano salami, made with pork from breeds indigenous to the hinterland of Ancona. The fried cream, "i cremini", usually comes with the typical hors d'oeuvre, "olive all’ascolana". These are prepared with the Tenera Ascolana Dop variety, and stuffed with a mixture of roasted minced meat, mixed with egg, grated Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, fried and served hot. Keep an eye out for the wonderful Conero Riviera with its fish specialities, but especially with its moscioli, “wild" mussels that, unlike the others, are caught and not bred. The wine list is everything, from Lacrima di Morro d'Alba to Rosso Conero, from Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi to Bianchello del Metauro and Colli Pesaresi. There is also Mistrà, an end-of-meal bitter liqueur made with green aniseed, wild fennel, apples and oranges. To contemplate breathtaking landscapes and dishes.

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