Make a holiday rental villa or apartment in Amelia, Italy your home away from home

Amelia is perched on a rocky outcrop above the River Tevere in Umbria, Italy. The town is almost as old as time itself, surrounded by impressive defensive walls first thought to have existed in the 6th century BC. The ancient, picture postcard image of the town itself is perfectly contrasted by the vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere, which makes Amelia apartments some of the most popular in Italy for food and ancient architecture enthusiasts, as well as those just hoping to escape deep into the Italian countryside.

Things to do in Amelia, Italy

There are a huge range of historic attractions in and surrounding Amelia, as historically, the Amelia region is one of the wealthiest regions of Umbria. Medieval towns litter the area, and all along the banks of the River Tiber are small settlements of vast interest to anyone with a love of times gone by. Within Amelia, each and every corner you turn reveals a new sight. The Church of San Pancrazio, Church of San Francesco and the palaces of Farrattini e Petrignani are all essential items on any sightseeing list of Amelia, especially for those with an interest in ancient art.

It is the fine cuisine and gastronomy of Amelia that stays long in the mind. Local gastronomy clearly hails from the forests that still carpet much of the area, with mouth watering game dishes being at the top of the delicacy list. Figs, plums and fruits are served in pastries and pies, and there are plenty of walking and cycling trails on which to work off a few calories after lunch.

The festivals of Amelia are great fun to experience. Their origins date back many, many centuries and can regularly be described as bizarre! The Alviano ballad singers, lead by a man dressed as a woman, are a marvel to behold, singing ancient songs of the original tribes of Amelia. The main Amelia Carnival is a wonderful combination of singing, dancing and feasting, filled with ancient symbols of ancient Italy.

Places to visit on holiday in Amelia, Italy

Avigliano Umbro is an astonishing town, home to the famous Porta Vecchia and the stunningly decorated Church of Sant’Egidio. There are a huge variety of monuments and masterpieces worth exploration in Avigliano Umbro, and given the towns very close proximity to a holiday rental apartment in Amelia, the trip is worth it many times over.

Weather in Amelia, Italy

The Amelia region enjoys a fantastically mild climate, which walkers, cyclists and riders can take advantage of during the off-season, exploring the countryside in complete peace. The summer months see temperatures climbing well into the 20’s and low 30’s (˚C) on a regular basis, with wonderfully balmy evenings being the toast of many holidaymakers.

Cheap flights to Amelia, Italy

Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) is the closest airport to a holiday rental villa or apartment in Amelia, and is very well connected to the UK via British Airways, BMIbaby and Jet2.com flights. Although it is the closest airport, it is still over 100km away, and as a result, having the use of a hire car is strongly recommended. A hire car will also vastly improve your mobility once you arrive at your self catering Amelia holiday rental too.