Fantastic Umbria

Umbria is known as "Italy's Green Heart" and is one of the very few landlocked Italian regions with a its mixture of landscapes, mountains, rivers and plains. Umbria's cuisine is world renowned and is based on its own agricultural staples of olives, wheat, grapes and not forgetting the famous black truffle.

Similar in its stunning beauty to its northern neighbour Tuscany but not as well trodden, and therefore a pleasure to visit, even in the height of summer. There are so many picturesque medieval hill towns you could spend weeks trying to discover all their secrets!

Don't rule out a trip in the winter, yes it can be rainy and sometimes it snows, but a lot of the time it is fine for long walks with the smell of wood burning and the fresh air in your lungs. Your appetite can gently build as you anticipate a fantastic meal in some smal restaurant serving fine Umbrian cuisine.

Try these links for some Umbria getaway ideas:
www.ilecci-villas.com
The Villa People - Umbria
Where to Stay in Umbria