Protecting the green heart of Italy, it is the only region that does not touch the sea or the border with another country. Protected from globalization, Umbria is today the same territorial and cultural treasure it has been all its life. Peace is the word that is breathed in the alleys of its towns. The golden sunflowers under the blue sky await you.
If Tuscany carries the name, the crowds, and high prices, Umbria takes the glory. The Etruscan civilization’s remains rest among the Italian countryside’s medieval stones. You will find thousand-year-old villages in the middle of green landscapes of roads lined with cypresses.
Country meals preserve the essence of the flavors and textures of Italy. The pappardelle with wild boar fuses a typical Umbrian stew with the national pride that is fresh pasta. Make your palate explode with delight as you delight in the umami flavor of the truffle. This highly valued product is one of the riches in the Umbrian countryside. 75% of Italian truffles come from here.
In addition to keeping the secret of making the best chocolate, local pastry chefs make brustengolo, a cornmeal cake with raisins, apples, and walnuts, the reason for dessert in the fall. Umbrian red wines also stand out.
The sunset on Lake Trasimeno is well worth the visit to Umbria. The blue sky melts to orange with the sun’s flight over the horizon. The memory of the legendary battle facing Carthaginians and Romans in front of its waters remains. One of the three islands in the lake is only inhabited by 35 people delighted to receive views.
The Marmore Falls, over 160 meters high, comprise three waterfalls that traverse a lush green hillside. An aquatic spectacle to admire from one of the three viewpoints in front. A spot to take the most instagrammable picture of the trip.
Cypress
Sacred Music
Truffles
Medieval Stones
Flowers
Spring is the right time to enjoy a mild climate and little tourist company. May flowers stain Umbra life with color and scent. It is better to avoid high summer temperatures. If you are one of those who love snow, visit the village of Castelluccio di Norcia in January.
If you come flying, we recommend you land in Rome. As almost always, moving from there to Umbria, making a road trip will be the best way to enjoy the landscape and the journey at your own pace, without rushing and reaching the last kilometer of the last stretch.
