The region of Umbria is a land apart with its own singular character and identity. At the geographical center of Italy, it is an attractive, low-key holiday destination for tourists who find the other regions of Italy too crowded and noisy. Rent a holiday home in Umbria to see the remarkable cities and explore the scenic countryside with your family and friends. Small in comparison to its neighboring regions, Umbria radiates a powerful image, both in Italy and abroad. Elemental features of its reputation are the unspoilt landscape, the unique art and architecture and most significantly its deep mystical heritage. Umbria's pristine natural loveliness is certainly a major attraction. Now you can relax and reload your energies booking our holiday homes in the nature.
The landscape of this region ranges from the green slopes and peaks of Monti Sibillini and the mountain chains that border Le Marche to the gentle hills and plains around Assisi and Peruggia. The roaring waters of the Marmore Waterfall the subtle breeze among the reeds on the shores of Lake Trasimeno and the million years old Fossil Forest of Dunarobba are the highlights of natural beauty in Umbria. The green color has become the region's popular trademark and Umbria is called the Green Heart of Italy because it is full of forests and fertile plains studded with picturesque towns, castles and monasteries. Umbria is one of the few Italian regions with no coastline but the Lake Trasimeno has the perfect scene for those longing for a seaside vacation. Select a confortable holiday home or apartment and be at home on your vacation in Umbria this summer.
Whether in the form of a town, a village or medieval monastery, an ancient farmhouse, dry stone wall or ruined church, architecture is essential to the region's spirit. The architectural heritage of Umbria carries a timeless feel that is different from other parts of Italy. It evokes a strong relationship of man and nature that has flourished since the days of the Etruscans, and later the Romans, down to modern Italians. Umbria's cities and towns are among Italy's most gorgeous. PeruggiaAssisi, Gubbio, Orvieto, Spoleto - these names are identical with the perfection of the medieval hill town. They are welcoming, human in scale and filled with world class masterpieces of art and architecture in recognizably Umbrian style. Some of Italy's finest palaces and civic structures are here and magnificent churches set the standard for absolute beauty in the Renaissance. Nor should the ancient remains be overlooked. Throughout Umbria, the Romans left behind superb gates, towers, bridges and even still functioning theaters. The rich archaeological finds date back to Etruscan times and are displayed in beautifully appointed museums.
Umbria is remarkably well set up for all kind of sports and outdoor activities. The spectacular mountain ranges are ideal for rock climbing, the rolling hills for walking and biking, the beautiful rivers for canoing, white water rafting and the lakes for a wide range of water sports. If you are ready to spend an unforgettable weekend in this part of Italy, just have a look at our weekend-away holiday homes in Umbria. Visitors attracted by earthly pleasures are also well satisfied. Umbria's robust and tasty cuisine consists of dishes that combine the best of the local culinary traditions, while taking advantage of the harvest and game of the region - highlighting wild mushrooms, black truffles and wild board.
Hospitality is an art form here. Every city, every town or village proudly rivals its neighbors with age old festivals as well as its gastronomic specialties.
