Make a holiday rental apartment or property to rent in Gubbio, Italy your home away from home

The Gubbio region of Umbria, Italy is a beautiful region of fantastically preserved medieval towns, rich gastronomy and lush mountainous landscapes. Spread among the foothills of Mt Ingino, the Gubbio region of Umbria has many secret gems to discover, steeped in history and providing visitors with unrivalled peace.

Things to do in Gubbio, Italy

The Gubbio region is awash with historical treasures from every era. The Roman monuments of Gubbio are among some of the most inspiring in Umbria, fantastically in tact in many examples. The huge Roman amphitheatre in Gubbio itself makes for almost essential viewing, especially during the summer months when it hosts a great range of concerts, performances and plays, such is the quality of the acoustics. At almost every turn from a self catering property to rent in Gubbio you will be able to see a historic monument of note, whether roman, medieval or renaissance in origin.

Agri-tourism and farm holidays are hugely popular in the Gubbio region due to the wonderfully peaceful rural lifestyles which still dominate life in the region. The countryside is wonderfully unspoilt, with farms nestled along the flat river plains, and flanked by thick forests and soaring peaks in the east, which provide nature lovers and sports enthusiasts with a huge range of nature trails, mountain biking routes and bridle paths to take, allowing visitors to fully explore the whole region under their own steam and at their own pace.

A Gubbio apartment to rent is the ideal base for exploring the culture and cuisine of Umbria. Almost every town and village is home to an excellent little restaurant in which to sample the finest of Umbrian cuisine. The many local markets are perfect for buying local produce if you decide to try your hand at cooking local dishes from your self catering Gubbio rental villa, and cooking advice is easy to come by! The artistic hotspots of Assisi, Perugia and Spoleto are also within reach of a Gubbio apartment to rent if you are looking to enjoy a day trip.

Places to visit on holiday in Gubbio, Italy

The town of Gubbio itself is a marvel to behold. As one of Umbria’s oldest towns, the fantastically preserved monuments make it an absolute favourite with tourists, and as soon as you arrive at a property to rent in Gubbio, you will know why. The elegant, imposing and extravagant structures within the city tell of its important past, especially the Basilica which dominates the skyline. The Cathedral, churches and palaces of Gubbio are all well worth exploring from a Gubbio apartment to rent, as is the Roman theatre at the bottom of the town.

The village of Valfabbrica is an absolutely charming place to spend a few weeks in a property to rent in Gubbio. Sitting on the banks of the River Chiasco, Valfabbrica is a perfect base for a full exploration of Umbria from the absolute peace or rural Gubbio. There are some remarkable monuments to see in Valfabbrica, including the Santo Nary Benedictine Monastery, Abbey of the Assumption and the Torre del Guelf. The Autumn Festivals in Valfabbrica should certainly not be missed if you are staying in a property to rent in Gubbio at the time.

Weather in Gubbio, Italy

When staying in a property to rent in Gubbio or the surrounding area, you are very unlikely to experience daily temperatures of less than 5°C at any time of year. The summer months see average monthly temperatures soar into the mid 20’s, with daily peaks in July and August routinely reaching upwards of 30°C, and warm conditions lasting long into the evening, allowing meals to be eaten watching the balcony of your Gubbio apartment to rent, watching the sun go down behind the mountains.

Travel to Gubbio, Italy

Perugia Airport (PEG) is the closest airport for any of the apartments to rent in Gubbio, and is fantastically connected to the UK. Aer Lingus, Flybe and Ryanair all provide cheap flights to Perugia, arriving from airports across the UK includingLondonStansted (STN) and Manchester (MAN).