Make a holiday rental home or villa in San Giustino, Italy your home away from home

San Giustino is a located at the northern tip of the Upper Tiber Valley, in one of Umbria’s most picturesque areas. Although the town has history that dates back several centuries, much of its centre is surprisingly modern, with plenty of amenities for self-caterers to take advantage of. The main site of interest in San Giustino is Bufalini Castle, a beautifully restored stately home that is now open to the general public.

Things to do in San Giustino, Italy

Many visitors to San Giustino are heading to this part of Italy to relax, attracted by its rural nature and lack of built-up areas. The holiday rental accommodation in San Giustino is a great place to do this, as it allows you to experience a truly authentic vacation in villas and farmhouses that have been lovingly maintained and restored over the years – a far cry from staying in a whitewashed apartment block or a hotel.

Once you have arrived, settled in and are fully rejuvenated, you may decide to head into the centre of San Giustino for a spot of exploring. The town has both ancient and modern influences, and a sightseeing walk can be broken up with an espresso or beer in one of the cafe bars.

The most important building in the town is Bufalini Castle, a finely preserved stately home hidden amongst a densely wooded park. The impressive building has been restored in recent years, and now contains a number of lavishly decorated rooms and some fantastic works of art. As it is now state owned, Bufalini Castle is open to the public for inspection, and a visit here is a must.

All of the services and amenities necessary to fully enjoy a self-catering holiday can be found in the village centre, including shops, small supermarkets, cafes, bars and restaurants. If you require larger supermarkets or more vibrant evening entertainment, it is then just a case of jumping in the car and making the short journey into one of the bigger neighbouring towns, such as Sansepolcro or Citta di Castello.

Places to visit on holiday in San Giustino, Italy

From a rental villa in San Giustino it is possible to make a whole series of day trips to the many towns and villages of this beautiful region. Umbertide (35km) should be near the top of anyone’s ‘to-do’ list, housing a number of churches and other historic sites of interest amongst some of the region’s most stunning scenery. Also within the comune of San Giustino is the frazione of Cospaia, which was one a small independent republic, before it became part of Italy in 1826.

Weather in San Giustino, Italy

The presence of a Mediterranean climate means that San Giustino summers are long and hot, with temperatures averaging 26C and over 30C not uncommon during July and August. Early spring is a particularly good time to visit, when everything starts to warm up and levels of rainfall start to drop.

Flights to San Giustino, Italy

San Egidio Airport (PEG) serves the local area and is 60km from San Giustino. The use of a hire car is recommended to make the most of your stay in this rural region, and will also ensure that you can get to and from your self-catering accommodation in San Giustino quickly and easily – usually in less than an hour on a good day.