Walking through Villages and Castles

A Rally That Tells the Story of the Territory

Andar per Borghi e Castelli is much more than a simple vintage car rally: it is a different way to experience historic motoring, understood as a tool for memory and an opportunity to promote and showcase the small but precious villages of the Marche region. The event is conceived and organized by CAEM / Lodovico Scarfiotti, a historic club based in Montecassiano, and is part of the cultural and tourism calendar linked to the 50th anniversary of the club's foundation.

The 2026 Edition in Esanatoglia

On Sunday, May 24, 2026, the third edition chose Esanatoglia as its main destination. This charming village of about two thousand inhabitants is nestled at the foot of the Apennines, in the heart of the Province of Macerata, and is listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy. The convoy, consisting of over forty crews, departed in two groups: one from the Montecassiano headquarters, passing through San Severino Marche and Matelica, and the other from the Fabriano area, travelling via San Michele and Collamato, before reuniting in the Marche village.

Historic Cars Through the Village Streets

Esanatoglia hosted a parade of fascinating cars: Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Jaguar, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Fiat, Autobianchi, Volkswagen, Sunbeam, and other models that have made automotive history. Participants visited the historic centre, starting from the Sant'Andrea Gate, passing through the narrow streets to the Town Hall (the ancient Palazzo dei Da Varano), and admiring churches, the Palazzo della Milizia e del Pretorio, and a 14th-century public fountain.

Guided Tour and Malcavalca Castle

The visitors were accompanied by Mayor Luigi Nazzareno Bartocci and Pro Loco President Gioia Senesi, who shared the local history and traditions. The day concluded in the hamlet of Palazzo, at the medieval Malcavalca Castle, which houses PalazzoLab, a venue for dining, hospitality, and an auditorium.

An Event with Social Value

Lunch was held at the Ristorante Vanilà, a restaurant that supports an inclusive project for young people with intellectual disabilities involved in service management. Andar per Borghi e Castelli thus combines cultural tourism, heritage enhancement, and social commitment, in a union that perfectly represents the spirit of CAEM / Lodovico Scarfiotti.

• Where: Esanatoglia (MC), historic centre and Palazzo hamlet
• When: annually at the end of May
• Organizer: CAEM / Lodovico Scarfiotti
• For whom: vintage car enthusiasts, slow tourism, and historic villages