Self-catering holiday homes: Orvieto

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

Orvieto is a wonderful sight, especially from a distance as the town stands on top of a sheer sandstone cliff, which appears to glow pink in the evening light. There is no escaping the long and turbulent history of Umbria, Italy, when you arrive in a villa in Orvieto, as there are fascinating monuments to eras gone by at almost every turn. Orvieto is world famous due to its stunning cathedral and deliciously smooth Orvieto wines, and there is plenty to entertain visitors to an Orvieto villa.

Things to do on holiday in Orvieto, Italy

The countryside which surrounds Orvieto is a spectacular mix of river plains, Apennine foothills, volcanic formations and wooded hills, providing an ideal and unspoilt habitat for many of Umbria’s native creatures. Walking and cycling holidays throughout the Orvieto region thrive, as the quality of life and nature is so high. The national parks of the area further protect the natural inhabitants of the Orvieto region, and also create fantastically picturesque leisure areas for locals and visitors. The Lake of Corbara National Park is a wonderful place walk and hike, as well as fish. Canoeing along the calm water surface with a fishing rod is an unbeatably relaxing experience, and if you want to get the adrenaline flowing again, try gushing through the Forra di Prodo gorge in a white water raft.

The many vineyards which adorn the lower slopes of the Apennine foothills provide the grapes from the famous Orvieto wines which you will undoubtedly try during your stay in an Orvieto villa. Orvieto wine is a favourite on the global market, and is still made with traditional methods. Wine tours of Orvieto villas and wineries are available from many vineyards.

Touring the medieval villages which surround Orvieto villas is a great way to spend an afternoon, from the impressive Sala Castle in Ficulle to the ruins of Montegiove. Almost every village or town you stumble across during your time in a self catering Orvieto holiday rental will hide an ancient monument with some degree of importance to the historical development of Umbria, Tuscany or Lazio.

There is a festival or event in the city during almost every month of the year, meaning that there are never two Orvieto holidays the same. Late June until early July is possibly the most popular time to take an Orvieto villa as the Orvieto Musica Festival swings into town, a huge celebration of chamber music which attracts musicians from across the globe.

Places to visit on holiday in Orvieto, Italy

Possibly the pick of the historical masterpieces in the area is the Roman town of Allerona, 20km away from an apartment in Orvieto city centre. The feudal castle is the main tourist attraction in the town, but it is a magnificent place to eat, boasting a number of great restaurants, all of which serve a wonderful selection of local wines.

Weather in Orvieto, Italy

In July and August, temperatures soar to a very warm 30˚C on the huge majority of days. Rain is very rare during the summer, and spring and autumn are both relatively dry too, perfect for walking, hiking and cycling holidays.

Flights to Orvieto, Italy

An Orvieto apartment or villa is easily reached from the UK. The closest airport to Orvieto is the Sant’Egidio Airport in Perugia (PEG), which is located 90km away, and hire cars are available at the airport. If you wish to have a break from driving on holiday, you can take a flight to Rome (FCO) and catch a train from the airport to Orvieto station which is on the line to Florence.

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