Umbria farm holidays

General information Umbria farm holidays

Umbria region of central Italy, has had several names over the years: the most famous paint as the “green heart of Italy”, but also as “the Holy Land of Italy”.

In the first case, the image that comes to mind of ‘Umbria is that of a pure and pristine environment, rich water and forests, pastures and crops, the reality is this: the classic products of this region, such as oil and wine both high quality, there is also the exceptional truffle; in mountain areas, pastures are rich in various essences that make possible a herd of cattle resulting in the production of dairy products.

For the tasting of these particular products, as well as all the other delicacies of the region, you may choose to go the farm holiday in Umbria, where to stay and taste the specialties of the house, specially prepared for the pleasure of your palate.

As regards the second title of ‘Umbria, that “the Holy Land of Italy”, it refers generally to the religious history of this area: just think that in this region are born and have lived San Francesco and Santa Chiara, Jacopone from Todi, Santa Rita of Cascia, St. Benedict of Norcia …

These religious figures have made this land a deep spirituality and left an ‘indelible imprint also occurred in the sacred architecture: many are the basilicas, cathedrals (you can imagine, for example, those of Orvieto and Spoleto) , Churches, abbeys and monasteries.

Visit the ‘Umbria and stay in beautiful rural houses and around houses and villas near the town of Assisi, Gubbio, Perugia, Orvieto, Norcia.