Umbria

Countryside in Umbria

Assisi, the Basilica of San Francesco

Panoramic of the medieval town of Todi, in Umbria

A beautifully decorated street in the charming and historic town of Spello

Fontana Maggiore on Piazza IV Novembre in Perugia

Umbria is a region of historic and modern central Italy. It is the only Italian region having neither a coastline nor a border with other countries. It includes the Lake Trasimeno, Marmore's Falls, and is crossed by the River Tiber. The regional capital is Perugia. Umbria is known for its landscapes, traditions, history, culinary delights, artistic legacy, and influence on culture. The region is characterized by hills, mountains, valleys and historical towns such as Perugia (known as an important university centre), Assisi (a World Heritage Site associated with St. Francis of Assisi), Gubbio, Spoleto, Orvieto and Todi.

Umbria Highlights

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in December 2021

This December in Italy is jam-packed with festive events from North to South so you’ll want to save our “best of” list on what to do and where to go.

Village

12 New Locations Added to 'Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages' Network

Get ready to discover more of Italy’s charming historic villages with 12 new entries in the Borghi più belli d’Italia list.

Christmas

The Umbrian Town with the Largest Christmas Tree on Water

Add Castiglione del Lago to your list of worthy Christmas destinations in Italy.

Museums

Five of Italy’s Most Interesting House Museums

Italy has many fascinating house museums from north to south, let’s take a look at five of its most interesting.

Wine

Italy’s Biggest Grape-naming Blunder: Do you Know About the Gamay of Lago Trasimeno?

Along the Tuscan border sits Lake Trasimeno, situated in a north-west pocket of Umbria and just a stone’s throw away from some of the most prominent Sangiovese producers in the world you’ve probably never heard about.

What you can't miss in Umbria

Where is Umbria

Top Experiences in Umbria

Language School

Artelingua Italian School

Spoleto

Outdoor Activities

Hot air balloon ride at Assisi, Umbria

Assisi

Tours

Vitalia Tours: Small Group and Custom Italy Tours

Tuscany, Rome, Venice, Florence, Piedmont, Langhe, Milan, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore, Puglia, Basilicata, Amalfi Coast, Sicily, Umbria, Turin

Best places to stay in Umbria

House for Rent

Exclusive villa-holiday rentals in Umbria - Great value

Umbria, Perugia Province, Perugia

Agriturismo

Agriturismo L'Ariete

Montone

Agriturismo

I Casali del Moraiolo

Collazzone

Properties for sale in Umbria

Country Home - Restored in Massa Martana

430000

Villa in Umbertide

1200000

Villa in Umbertide

440000

Apartment in Castiglione del Lago

120000

Country Home - Restored in Pietralunga

595000

Villa in Perugia

1290000

Apartment in Citta della Pieve

215000

Apartment in Umbertide

175000

Recipes From Umbria

Recipes

Ciaramicola : Italy’s Easter Lemon-Spice Cake for Lovers

Ciaramicola, a lemon spice cake, covered with merengue and topped with sprinkles, is a classic Easter cake from the Perugia province of Umbria. It is customary for a woman to give one to her lover or fiancé on Easter morning as a symbol of her affection.

Recipes

Scafata - Fava Bean Stew

Our food writer Cindy Swain shares her best recipe for the tasty scafata, a bean dish made with fava beans, swiss chard and onion.

Recipes

Zuppa di Vongole e Fagioli (Clam Stew with Beans)

This week Amy Gulick shares a recipe that takes inspiration from the classic 'vongole'(clam) dish from the Campagnia region. A hearty clam soup with beans that will make anyone's mouth water.

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Hi, does anyone have any recommendations for where to find an Italian/English speaking caretaker for a property we're buying in Umbria?

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Hi there - it's time to renew our house/contents insurance, and yet again Intasure have bumped up their premium, this time by nearly 20%, despite the fact that we have never claimed, and they have also removed earthquake cover.

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Earthquake Insurance for holiday home owner from UK. Does anyone know a provider?

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