Surroundings & Photos

ITALY IS BREATHTAKING, that certainly applies to Umbria and Tuscany.

Again and again you are treated to beautiful panoramic views. Other attractions are: a visit to the famous Assisi, beautifully situated against the slope, the university city of Perugia, the traditional Gubbio or the beautiful lake Trasimeno with its three islands.

Umbria's tourism is in development. Agriculture, craft work, traditional folk festivals and music on local “piazza’s” are a daily occurrence. Your holiday is made unforgettable thanks to the hospitality, the surroundings and the people of Umbria and Tuscany. Culinary you are in the right place in Umbria. The kitchen is simple, but tasteful, unique and above all very pure.
In Spring the hills and mountains of Umbria are coloured by wild flowers and the yellow broom. The water of the Lago di Trasimeno has every day and every moment an other colour.
In Summer you can enjoy the view of fields of sunflowers.
In Autumn the mushrooms such as “funghi porcini”. Even the Winter is spectacular.
The best time to enjoy Umbria is from April to October when you will be warmed by the Umbrian Sun.

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Below you will find activities and parties that will be held in 2024 in Umbria and Tuscany

Coloriamo i Cieli a Castiglione del Lago:

(29 April – 2 May 2024)

It is an international kite festival. During this event, the sky above the lake is colored by thousands of kites of all shapes, colors and sizes.

Calendimaggio of Assisi:

(5 - 8 May 2024)

Folkloristic spring festival in Assisi announcing spring.

Corsa dei Ceri in Gubbio:

(15 May 2024)

Race of candles. Commemoration of 3 saints. Three huge wooden candles mounted on wooden tables are carried by strong men in a fierce race through the city to Monte Ingino (827 meters high).

Palio of Siena:

(2 July - 16 August 2024)

Horse racing between the different districts of Siena.

Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia:

(14 - 18 April 2024 date not definitive)

With world-class international artists who, according to jazz connoisseurs among us, are by no means inferior to the Jazz Festival in Breda.

Infiorata of Tuoro:

(6 June 2024)

On the occasion of the procession (Corpus Domini), very early in the morning, the inhabitants of Tuoro begin to patiently lay the colored petals so that the streets are finally transformed into a carpet of multicolored and wonderfully fragrant flowers that remains until the following morning.

Palio delle Barche in Passignano:

(24 – 31 July 2024 date not definitive)

A boat race from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance Age on the lake and on the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

Communal dinners on the streets of Tuoro sul Trasimeno:

(end of July until mid-August 2024)

Dining at long tables in the cozy streets of Tuoro with varied life music.

Medieval battle cart race in Tuoro sul Trasimeno:

(mid-August 2024)

Competition by strong young men from different neighborhoods of Tuoro who pull medieval carts.

Trasimeno Blues Festival:

(24 July - 3 August 2024)

In different villages of the Trasimeno area. Also this year, the lively towns and villages around Lake Trasimeno will be taken over by the rousing music of the Trasimeno Blues Festival. This is a unique opportunity for everyone to enjoy the breathtaking view and the unique atmosphere of the lake area in the villages, parks and banks accompanied by beautiful music.

Festa della Padella:

(26 - 29 August 2024)

You should not miss this original frying pan feast. 200 kg of fish per hour are fried in the largest frying pan in the world. You can attend this party at long tables in a particularly romantic candlelit atmosphere on the shores of Lake Trasimeno.