Special Places to Discover

There are places that don’t ask to be visited.They simply ask to be listened to.Between Montefeltro, the Republic of San Marino and the rolling hills of Romagna, there are lesser-known, quiet and authentic places.Not attractions to tick off a list, but experiences to be lived slowly.During your stay at Gio’s Hygge Nest, these places become […]
Magic Festival 2026

13 mar – 15 mar 2026
The Magic Festival transforms the historic center of San Marino into an open-air stage where reality and imagination blend together.
Urbino in Watercolor 2026

Apr 30th – May 3rd, 2026
Urbino, the birthplace of Raphael and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts Urbino in Watercolor every year — an international event dedicated to this extraordinary painting technique.
In.Con.Tra Wine 2026

May 9 – 10, 2026
Set in the breathtaking atmosphere of the Malatesta Fortress in Verucchio, In.Con.Tra Wine returns — an event dedicated to wine lovers, local excellence and authentic experiences.
Borgo diVino San Marino

22 – 24 May 2026 This year, the historic center of San Marino hosts Borgo diVino, a must-attend event for wine lovers and enthusiasts of Italian food and wine excellence.
Open Farms

23-24 and 30-31 May
Open Farms 2026 invites you to discover the most authentic side of San Marino, surrounded by nature, animals, workshops and local food traditions.
Steam Party 2026

Jun 06 – Jun 07, 2026
For two days, San Marino travels back in time with Steam Party 2026, an unmissable event for history, railway, and vintage atmosphere enthusiasts.
Photographic treasure hunt

Jun 7th 2026
The magnificent Fortress of San Leo, perched between sky and rock, becomes the setting for a unique Photographic Treasure Hunt
Castles Tournament

Giu 13th 2026
The Castles Tournament 2026 is one of San Marino’s most authentic traditional events, where the ancient Castles of the Republic compete in an impressive crossbow tournament.
Mille Miglia 2026

13 June 2026
Every year, the legendary Mille Miglia stops in San Marino, offering a unique spectacle for vintage car and historic race enthusiasts.
The Night of the Witches 2026

June 19 – June 23, 2026
Every year, in the enchanting village of San Giovanni in Marignano, La Notte delle Streghe (The Night of the Witches) is celebrated — a captivating event that blends tradition, mystery, and live performances.
Romantic Night

June 20th 2026
Monte Grimano Terme is ready to celebrate the 10th edition of Romantic Night, part of the national event “La Notte Romantica nei Borghi più belli d’Italia”.
Santarcangelo Festival

July 3th – 12th, 2026
The 56th edition will transform the medieval village of Santarcangelo into a true “festival city,” with over 150 events including performances, installations, concerts, workshops, and talks, many of them free.
Mons Cerignonis Medieval Festival

July 10th – 12th, 2026
In the charming village of Monte Cerignone, history comes to life during Mons Cerignonis, one of the most fascinating medieval festivals in the Montefeltro region.
Riccione Music City 2026

16 Jul – 28 Aug 2026
An open-air stage in the heart of the Riviera. Riccione transforms into a true Music City, a vibrant collection of sounds, emotions and live concerts that bring the summer along the Romagna Riviera to life.
Riminicomix 2026

16 Jul – 19 Jul 2026
Riminicomix is the must-attend event for all fans of comics, manga, anime, role-playing games, video games, and cosplay.
The Magic Castle 2026

July 17th – July 19th, 2026
Every year, the enchanting village of Gradara transforms into a magical world with The Magic Castle, an event that brings a fairytale atmosphere within the medieval walls — perfect for both adults and children.
Sunsets in the vineyards

July 23th, 30th – Aug 6th 2026
Sunsets in the Vineyards (Tramonti in Vigna) is one of the most charming summer events in the Republic of San Marino, combining local wine, traditional food and live music in the peaceful setting of the Cantina San Marino vineyards.
San Marino Antiqua

July 24-26
For three special days, the Historic Center of San Marino becomes a large open-air medieval stage with San Marino Antiqua – Legends and Stories of Mount Titano
Riccione Summer Jazz 2026

Jul 25th – Aug 3rd, 2026
For eleven days, Riccione becomes a vibrant stage filled with music, emotions and internationally acclaimed artists during Riccione Summer Jazz 2026,
SMIAF 2026

July 31th – Aug 2nd
The historic centre of the Republic of San Marino hosts the 19th edition of SMIAF – San Marino International Arts Festival, one of the most inspiring cultural events of the summer.
Urbino Plays Jazz 2026

Jul 31 – Aug 2, 2025
In the heart of Urbino, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urbino Plays Jazz returns, bringing to the stage some of the best artists from the Italian and international jazz scene.
Where to Eat Near Gio’s Hygge Nest

In the Montefeltro — between the Republic of San Marino and the rolling hills of Romagna — food is more than nourishment: it is time, care, and seasons meeting on a plate.
The Art of Observing

Photography & Autumn Foliage in the Montefeltro Hills Il Montefeltro in autunno è un mosaico di colori che si trasformano ogni giorno.Le colline, solitamente verdi e luminose, si accendono di sfumature calde: golden yellow rust deep red earthy brown moss green It’s a moment when the whole landscape looks hand-painted. Morning light filters softly through […]
Wineries of Montefeltro

There are hills that speak softly, with the scent of grapes and the sound of the wind.
Montefeltro is one of them: a land that invites you to slow down, to beauty, and to savor life.
Romantic weekend surrounded by nature and silence

There’s a moment, between the fading night and the rising day, when everything feels suspended. The light brushes the hills, the air smells of silence, and time slows down until it almost stops. It’s here, among the soft colors of the Montefeltro, that the Gio’s Hygge Nest experience begins: a place where you breathe gently, […]
Flavours of Montefeltro

There are places that feel like home even if you’ve never been there before.Montefeltro is one of them: a gentle land made of rolling hills, quiet villages, and flavours that speak of tradition, patience and kindness. Here, every product tells a story —the story of the land, of the seasons, of families who have cherished […]
Music, Relaxation & Digital Comfort

There are places that welcome you with a view.Others win you over with the scent of the air, the light, the silence.And then there are places like Gio’s Hygge Nest, where what you feel becomes part of the experience:soft music accompanying your moments, a movie in your favorite language, a whispered command to Alexa to […]
Living the Hygge Philosophy

At Gio’s Hygge Nest, every detail invites you to slow down: soft lighting, natural materials, a panoramic terrace and Meik Wiking books in English. Discover simple rituals to reconnect and unwind during your stay near San Marino.
Verucchio Calici 2026

July 31st – Aug 1st 2026
Every summer, the charming medieval village of Verucchio, overlooked by the impressive Malatesta Fortress, becomes the perfect setting for one of the area’s most enjoyable wine festivals.