Located in central Italy, Umbria, also known as the 'Green Heart of Italy', shares its boundary with Marche in the east, Tuscany in the west, and Lazio in the south. This region of Italy is mainly covered with hills and mountains whose dark shadow falls
on the river valleys that are surrounded by long lines of chestnut and elm wooded forests. This creates a unique picture attracting innumerable vacationers from various corners of our planet.
Holiday villas in Umbria provide a very comfortable boarding option to these vacationers all throughout the year.
The avid travelers can try out a day sailing or wind surfing or water skiing on the largest lake of Umbria known as Lake Trasimeno. Besides, the charming view of the lake is an added feature. National Museum of Umbrian Archaeology, Cathedral of S. Lorenzo, Fontana Maggiore, and the Palazzo dei Priori, which are located in Umbrian capital of Perugia are some of the must visit places. Putting up at a
holiday apartment in Umbria can make accessibility to other tourist destinations like St. Francis, the Palazzo del Priore, the Palazzo del Popolo, and St. Clare a comfortable affair. Visitors also have the option to check out the
cottages in Umbria.
The capital city of
Perugia is famous for its antique costume jewelry and ceramics.
Todi area in the last week of March witnesses sellers selling numerous bronze items, paintings, furniture, antique ceramics, and rugs. Black truffles and jade-green olive oils are very famous in Umbria. There are several good restaurants to savor authentic Umbrian culinary delights. Fairs and festivals take place almost throughout the year. The Umbria Jazz Winter, which is held in the month of January, is one the best times to go for
Umbria holiday rentals.