Umbria Villas & Apartments

Holiday in Umbria, the green heart of Italy. Umbria lies in the centre of the Italian peninsula, amid the green hills of the Apennines. The region is similar to Tuscany with lovely Umbria villas and Umbria Apartments for holiday rental but it is also less visited and quieter. The landscapes of the province are varied: the extensive valley of the Tiber, the fertile valleys of the Chiascio and Topino, or the Nera Valley, rich in unspoiled nature.

Umbria does not have a Mediterranean coastline, however there is plenty here for lovers of water to do. The great lakes of Lake Trasimeno and Lake Piediluco are situated in Umbria and ideal locations for holidays in Umbria villas and self catering Umbria apartments. There is also the impressive waterfall Cascata delle Marmore, near Terni. Umbria has numerous thermal and mineral springs and the regional cuisine is rich in local delicacies, prepared in traditional fashion. Umbria is also a land of historic cities and with a great tradition in Italy.

The ancient settlements of Perugia, Gubbio, Spoleto, Todi, Orvieto, Assisi, Spello, Trevi, Cascia and Norcia are places of pilgrimage for art lovers and great locations for a holiday in Italy apartments or nearby Italian villas. These towns are usually situated on a hill and are surrounded by walls and towers. The alleyways of the old towns preserve the spirit of the Middle Ages. In the churches and galleries invaluable artistic treasures of Italy can be discovered. Traces of the Etruscans and Romans are to be found throughout the region. This is certainly a fabulous region to rent a self catering Umbria villa or Umbria holiday apartment.

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