Umbria, the green heart of Italy, beautiful yet still an insiders´ tip

Holiday Accommodation in Umbria, Villa La Rogaia Image: La Rogaia

You will be enchanted by Umbria´s mystique vibrancy and romantic landscapes

The unique mixture of untouched nature, old cultural landscape, pittoresque medieval towns and famous works of art guarantees unforgettable holidays.

Your holiday accommodation in Umbria will be your starting point for all the excursions making your holidays most attractive.

A natural jewel on Umbria´s border with Tuscany,

Lake Trasimeno

One of Umbria´s jewels on the border to
Tuscany, Lake Trasimeno Image: La Rogaia

Lake Trasimeno in the northwest of Umbria, close to the border with Tuscany, is Italy´s fourth largest lake, the biggest lake south of the alps.

Its idyllic shores invite to swimming, sailing, birdwatching, fishing surfing or if you are really sporty even kitesurfing.

Umbria, a Hiker´s dream come true

Accommodation in Umbria, Umbria a hiker´s paradise
Umbria, with its varied picturesque landscapes, is every hiker’s dream come true. Image: La Rogaia

From your holiday accommodation you reach quickly the softly rolling hills and peaceful woods of Umbria. Here you find a multitude of hiking tracks making the heart of every hiker and nature lover beat faster.

If you stay in an „agriturismo“, the typical Umbrian version of „vacations on a farm“, your holiday accommodation is situated in the countryside.

That means you are in the great outdoors once you step out of the door of your holiday home.

So can start hiking right away.

Yet within short range you have countless great hiking destinations.

Umbria, a foodlover´s paradise

Accommodation in Umbria, at a truffle tasting
Enjoying Umbrian cuisine at a truffle tasting with several varieties of white and black truffles Image: La Rogaia

Umbria is famous for its superb food, especially for its precious black and white truffles, olive oil, pecorino cheese, sausages and ham from Norcia.

Umbria is also an insider tip for quality wines. Here wine lovers will find the largest percentage of producers of high-quality wines in all of Italy.

Umbria´s vibrant capital, Perugia

Accommodation Umbria, Perugia, Market at night
Perugia, Market at night, one of many attractions Perugia has to offer. Image: La Rogaia

Perugia, the capital of Umbria, is a real hotspot.

Perugia´s university is one of the oldest worldwide.

Additionally students from the whole world come to learn Italian at the Università for stranieri, the „Foreigners University“

Even if you are a night owl you´re always in for a treat.

Where the Dalai Lama meets the pope, Assisi

Accommodation in Umbria, Assisi, Basilica of Saint Francis
A must see when you spend your holidays in Umbria, Assisi, Basilica of Saint Francis, Image: La Rogaia

Assisi is the spiritual centre of Umbria and one of the most important pilgrimage places in Italy and worldwide.

Assisi is also in the geografical center of Umbria.

So wherever you have chosen your accommodation in Umbria, Assisi is a place you don´t want to miss.

 

If you are looking for a holiday accommodation, Umbria certainly is one of the most beautiful destinations you can imagine.

Though Umbria has become fairly popular in the last years it is still considered an insiders´ tip, as beautiful as the famous neighbour region Tuscany but less touristy.

Usually accommodations in Umbria are also less expensive than in Tuscany.

In this website you find actual information for your holidays in Umbria.