SOUTHERN/CENTRE UMBRIA
In Umbria, a region that has gained a name
for being the green heart of Italy, tourism
is growing because of the unfamiliar harmony
between nature, antiquities, historic
centres and culture. The quiet of the
countryside, good provisions and an
inimitable cuisine are the great draw. This
region is less touristy than Tuscany and
this is especially appreciated by
many tourists.
Southern/centre Umbria
forms an ideal starting point for enjoying
the peace of the surrounding hilly and
mountainous landscape and on the other hand
making trips to beautifull towns like Todi,
Orvieto, Narni, Spoleto, Perugia, Gubbio,
Assisi. There are also numerous charming
little villages – many of medieval origin -
as Amelia, Labro, Spello, Norcia, Bevagna,
Montefalco to visit. In many towns and
villages you can taste local dishes or buy
local wines and olive oil (generally of
excellent quality). You can also easily
visit – in day trips - famous towns and
charming villages in the southern part of
Tuscany such as Siena, Arezzo, San
Giminiano, Pienza, Cortona, Sinalunga, etc.
Many tourists visit also Rome from here
(without staying in the city which is very
hot in summer) once or more times. It is
possible to go by car (journey of 1h-1h30)
or by train from the stations of: Terni,
Narni-Amelia, Orte & Orvieto.
We
must not forget the mountains with some
splendid woods, e.g. Terminillo (up to 2000
metres by car). In around 1 hour it is
possible to reach the shimmering lakes of
Bracciano, Vico, Piediluco, Bolsena and
Trasimeno. The Mediterranean Sea (mostly
sand beaches) situated between Tarquinia and
Chiarone are 90-120 Kms away (around
1h20-1h40 driving). Near the city of Terni
you can also visit the Marmore falls (165
meters, one of the highest of Europe), there
is nearby also a rafting/canoeing/hydrospeed
center.
