Southeastern Tuscany meets its smaller neighbor Umbria, in northern Umbria.
eastern border. The border area of Tuscany and Umbria in Italy is a wonderful place
stay as the visitor can visit the many cities and towns of the two regions
while staying in one of the most picturesque areas the world has to offer and
enjoying one of its best cuisines. The area is largely rural, the main crops are
sunflowers, corn, olive trees, vines, and tobacco that is being phased out. Modernity
has been a long time coming to this area and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, many
visitors feel as if they have stepped back in time 30 or 40 years. Stay in this area
you are within 90% of UNESCO’s world art treasures: Rome and Florence are within
Two hours by car and we must not forget the important works of art in the nearest towns.
like Arezzo, Siena, Perugia and Assisi. Apart from its artistic treasures, these
cities are places that everyone enjoys visiting. Everyone has their own architectural delights
and winding lanes and interesting shops and restaurants. Also worth visiting
the Tuscan cities of; Cortona and Sansepolcro and the Umbrian towns of
Gubbio, Citta di Castello, Todi and Orvieto. Ceramic lovers will also want to visit
Deruta famous for its production of some of the best majolica in the world.
Wine lovers are also in luck, as there are many excellent wines to be found in this area.
Although Chianti is not strictly on the Tuscan border with Umbria, it is only a short drive away.
The brunellos de Montalcino and Vino Nobile de Montepulciano are located in this
area.
There is a wide variety of accommodations available for those who wish to come to this
Italy area. Agriturismi that offers apartments with kitchen or B&B type
accommodation has sprung up everywhere. A popular choice for the visitor to this
Tuscany and Umbria area is to rent a villa, farmhouse or self-catering apartment
through a rental agency. With a rental agency one can be sure that the house or
The apartment has been properly vetted and is priced fairly to reflect its quality.
location and accessibility. Country houses, villas and apartments with or without
pools are all available. If one wishes to stay in a country property in this
Car rental in the area is almost essential. Public transport in rural areas of Tuscany and
Umbria, while reliable, is rare. Most towns have a bus service once a day,
relying on this creates a lack of flexibility. Many of the farmhouses and villas for
Vacation rentals are located on the slopes just a short walk from a main road. Often vacation rental
the houses in Tuscany and Umbria are reached by gravel roads or “strade bianche”.
City dwellers are often alarmed by these gravel roads, but after the initial journey
along them the nerves are soon overcome.
Visit http://www.tuscanyumbria.com to find a rental property for your vacation in the
Tuscany or Umbria regions of Italy.