Self-catering holiday homes: Umbertide villa

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

Umbertide is a stunning medieval town in Perugia, set in a glorious landscape of lush, flat countryside. The town offers some magnificent places of interest that span the centuries, excellent cuisine and an endearing atmosphere.

Things to do on holiday in Umbertide, Italy

There are some beautiful monuments from across the ages, from the medieval town walls and Rocca to the 16th octagonal Century Church of San Maria della Reggia and the stunning Renaissance San Maria della Pieta. There are a vast range of beautiful buildings to discover in Umbertide, both within and outside of the ancient city walls. The Castle now holds a range of modern art exhibitions, and the Church of San Maria della Reggia holds a number of works by Signorelli.

Umbertide is home to a number of festivals throughout the year. Rockin’ Umbria in May and the plethora of festivals in September, including the Festival of the Madonna and a range of traditional folk events make the self catering Umbertide holiday rentals very popular.

Shopping is a very pleasurable activity in Umbertide. Small family run grocers and regular markets mean that filling the stores of a self catering villa or apartment is a joy, and there are a surprisingly large number of fashion boutiques and clothes shops set amongst the art galleries, theatres and museums of Umbertide.

Agro tourism around Umbertide has become a sanctuary of peace and tranquillity in Umbria. The lovely scenery is adorned with blossoming groves, and fishermen should bring their fishing rods as the banks of the Tiber have been redeveloped for fishing.

Places to holiday in Umbertide, Italy

Citta di Castello is a slightly larger commune in Umbria, also offering some beautiful architectural; treasures, including the soaring towers of the Torre Comunale and the Palazzo Comunale. Artists and art lovers will be particularly at home when visiting Citta di Castello from accommodation in Umbertide, as there is an enormous wealth of works, especially in the Renaissance Museum.

Weather in Umbertide, Italy

Summer in Umbertide sees visitors basking in temperatures of up to 35?C in July and August, but the warm weather lasts from early May until mid-September, as temperatures settle around 23?C.

Flights to Umbertide, Italy

The closest airport to Umbertide is Perugia Airport (PEG), which is serviced by RyanAir and Flybe from across the UK.

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