Visit Foligno and stay in a hand-picked Umbria villa
Many travellers exploring Umbria head straight for the region's famous hill towns, often overlooking Foligno. That is a shame, because this lively city has a character all of its own. From elegant piazzas and Renaissance palaces to one of Italy's most unusual...
Truffle Hunting with Umbria Farm Experience
When you think of Umbria, rolling hills, vineyards, charming hilltop villages and truffles immediately come to mind. We joined Benedetta from Umbria Farm Experience and Omar, an experienced tartufaio (truffle hunter), for an authentic truffle hunting adventure on the...
Spoleto, the queen of Umbria
You can spot Spoleto from far away. The city seems to rise layer upon layer against the hillside, crowned by the mighty Rocca Albornoziana fortress. Just outside the city walls, the spectacular Ponte delle Torri stretches dramatically across a deep forested gorge. The...
Borghi più Belli: Norcia
Nestled in a peaceful mountain valley at the foot of the Monti Sibillini, and surrounded by meadows and forests, Norcia radiates calm and authenticity. This gem is part of the Borghi più belli d’Italia, and that is no empty title. As soon as you wander through its...
Borghi più belli: Montone
In the north of Umbria lies the surprisingly beautiful Montone: a small but special village that proudly belongs to I Borghi più belli d’Italia and has been awarded the Bandiera Arancione. Two quality labels that already say a lot about how authentic, welcoming and...
Orvieto: a city on volcanic rock, full of secrets and charm
As you approach Umbria on the A1, Orvieto appears on the horizon, balanced proudly on a cliff of volcanic stone. With its dazzling Duomo, mysterious underground tunnels, craft boutiques and sunlit terraces, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stop the car...
Exploring Lake Trasimeno by Vespa or Fiat 500
Want to experience Umbria in the most authentic way possible? Nothing says La Dolce Vita quite like cruising through the countryside on a classic Vespa or slipping behind the wheel of an original Fiat 500. With Umbria in Vespa and La Piccola 500, you can discover the...
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