A medieval hilltop village that has been transformed into a 4-star hotel, this is Palazzo Viviani Castello Montegridolfo. It offers a swimming pool with panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea.

Rooms at this unique hotel are divided between the 13th-century castle and other historic properties. They are all air conditioned and come with unique features such as original frescoes or four-poster beds.

A varied buffet breakfast is available each morning at Palazzo Viviani. You have a good selection of dining options, including an elegant restaurant in the castle’s ancient wine cellars and L’Osteria dell’Accademia with open-air terrace. In summer there is also a pizzeria.

The hotel is set in Montegridolfo, right on the border between the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. Coastal towns like Pesaro are around a 30-minute drive away.