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Umbria Villas: Regional Information
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Umbria Villa Holidays
Umbria is Italy's 'Green Heart'. A landscape of undulating hills dotted with olive groves, cypresses, green vineyards and fields of golden sunflowers will surround you during your stay in a villa in Umbria.
A holiday in an Umbria villa can be as energetic or as laid back as you like. Use your villa as a great base from which to immerse yourself in the surrounding rich Italian history, culture and fine art.
During your Umbria villa holiday relax as you linger over a picnic in the shade of an olive tree, go wine tasting or bask by the swimming pool and read a book in the peace and quiet of your private villa in Umbria.
Shopping on Umbria Villa Holidays
Ensure you return from Umbria with some authentic Italian gifts and souvenirs by visiting one of the region's many outdoor markets.
Nightlife on Umbria Villa Holidays
Staying in your Umbria holiday villa you’ll discover that nightlife in the region is very relaxed. However, you will find a great choice of bars and cafes in every town around Umbria.
If you’re looking for late night drinking and dancing during your stay, head for the larger towns such as Perugia, the region's capital.
Eating Out during Umbria Villa Holidays
Staying in one our Umbria holiday villas allows you to sample the many culinary delights of the region. Umbria is renowned for its fresh, simple food, including meats, cheeses, truffles, salamis and hams. Try some traditional cuisine during your Umbria villa holiday, the 'torta al testo' - a hand made flat bread stuffed with ham, sausage or herbs - is very special. For dessert try one of Umbria's traditional cakes with pine-nuts or almonds.
What to See and Do during Umbria Villa Holidays
On almost every hilltop, ancient walls encircle medieval villages, such as Montefalco and Bevagna. Visit the region's capital, Perugia, whilst staying in your Umbria holiday villa to see Italy's largest fortress, Rocca Paolina. Take a day to visit Lake Trasimeno on your Umbria villa holiday. You won't be disappointed! In Assisi, take time to admire the St. Francis Cathedral.
Regional Events on Umbria Villa Holidays
Major festivals to enjoy during Umbria villa holidays:
Tulip Festival (first or second Sunday in April) in Castiglione del Lago
Onion Festival (September) in Cannara
Historical Games and Food Festival (September)in Gualdo Tadino
Medieval Banquet (September)in Acquasparta
International Street Artists Festival (June) in Stroncone
Sports on Umbria Villa Holidays
For active visitors staying in Umbria holiday villas, cycling and hiking trips are readily available. These trips are a great way to fully appreciate the wonderful scenery that surrounds you on a Umbria holiday villa getaway.
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