We have to admit that we fell in love with Umbria in Italy, and we understand why this part of the country has sometimes been called the green heart of Italy. Here the olive groves are dense, the hills are intensely green, and the small medieval villages bustle with everyday life, while vegetables are bought and sold in the squares. Somehow this feels like the genuine and real Italy, far from the touristy parasol beaches on the coasts.
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Umbria in Italy
Umbria is located in the central part of Italy and its main town is Perugia. It is home to Italy's fourth largest lake, Lago di Trasimeno, and has a landscape of green mountains and valleys. The region produces, among other things olive oil, wine and truffles.
Easy to love Umbria
It's easy to fall in love with Umbria. Maybe it's the green nature, the bright yellow sunflowers, the play of the crickets or the delicious olive oil. Or maybe it's just because it's easy to be here. The area is not built around tourism, and maybe that's why it feels more genuine and authentic here.
There are tourists here, of course, but it's not as crowded as it can be elsewhere in Italy. Not at all. Our experience is also that prices are much better here than in many other parts of the country.
There are great areas for hiking, and of course you can do all sorts of water activities on the lake. Please also read our previous posts on holidays in an eco-resort in Umbria and on Hotel Il Gabbiano and a boat trip on the lake.
Camping in Umbria
We have only been able to test one campsite in Umbria, namely Eden Park at Lago di Trasimeno. This was a relatively simple campsite, by the water and with pitches in the shade under the pine trees. The campsite was a bit like it is in Umbria in general: close to nature, simple, relaxed and affordable (19 euro/day incl. electricity).
Further on the journey
Now our journey continues, in a north-westerly direction in Italy. We will return with reports. We will gladly return to Umbria, the green heart of Italy!
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Our Vantastic Travels says:
I agree that the places you saw during your trip were beautiful. It can also be nice to avoid a lot of tourists once in a while.
30 July 2018 - 7:51
Helena says:
Very nice to avoid too many tourists, we think! It is possible from time to time, at major attractions and so on, but in the long run it can be tiring. Very relaxed here in Umbria! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 8:39
Ama de casa says:
Oh so beautiful! Love the sunflower pictures, especially the first one - sooo lovely picture! 🙂
Have a great start to the week!
30 July 2018 - 8:17
Helena says:
The sunflowers were so beautiful! 🙂 Thank you the same!
30 July 2018 - 8:39
Seija Viitamäki-Carlsson says:
It's nice there. We've been to Umbria on two different trips. You are exploring the heart of Italy. Keep up the good work!
30 July 2018 - 8:37
Helena says:
Great that you have been twice to Umbria! Fantastically nice! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 8:41
Travel Linda says:
Umbria looks lovely!
30 July 2018 - 8:47
Helena says:
Very nice! We have become very fond of Umbria 🙂 .
30 July 2018 - 12:48
Husis blog says:
Looks really lovely. It can also be nice to avoid the main tourist routes for a change.
Peter looks really good in this picture, a glass of wine and his drone.
30 July 2018 - 9:53
Helena says:
Wine and toys make him feel good, Peter 😉 It's great to get away from the worst tourist routes, we think!
30 July 2018 - 12:49
Anna | Boihusbil says:
It looks really lovely! We would like to experience Italy, so Umbria feels natural to get into the wish list there.
30 July 2018 - 9:54
Helena says:
Umbria is recommended! Nice to travel by motorhome when it is not so crowded!
30 July 2018 - 13:23
Mr Nils-Åke Hansson says:
Looks to be in the area where our Grandchildren and their family holidayed,
30 July 2018 - 10:04
Helena says:
Then I can think that they had a nice holiday! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 13:23
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
Umbria seems to be a very good alternative to, for example, touristy Tuscany.
Then you get a big praise for nice foros. They fit in any tourist brochure and Peter's drone has also been put to good use!
30 July 2018 - 10:47
Helena says:
Glad you like our photos Britt-Marie! Yes, I think Umbria can be a good alternative to Tuscany!
30 July 2018 - 13:25
diana's dreams says:
Love Italy, we went 3 summers ago, wonderful trip, hugs and enjoy the trip/Diana
30 July 2018 - 12:34
Helena says:
Italy is great for car holidays! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 13:25
Eva - People in the Street says:
What a wonderful trip you are doing! I love the large sunflower fields in Italy, one of my favourite memories from when we were in Tuscany. The picture of you among the sunflowers is absolutely wonderful 🙂 .
30 July 2018 - 15:11
Helena says:
Glad you like the picture! I can imagine that there are similar views in Tuscany! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 23:14
Mr Steve says:
Oh dear, what an amazing journey. I understood the scale of it when I saw the excellent film, as usual.
I understand that you have fallen in love with Umbria.
Lovely picture of you there in the sea of sunflowers. A rose among roses.
30 July 2018 - 15:36
Helena says:
Thanks Steve, glad you like the picture! 🙂
30 July 2018 - 23:14
Ditte says:
Umbria is beautiful! And that there are less tourists here. It's been a long time since we were there, but I would love to come back for a few days and preferably in the autumn. Admittedly, I love the sea but not to either sunbathe or crowd. Very nice pictures!
30 July 2018 - 16:03
Helena says:
Same here, we also like the sea, but not when it's too crowded 😉.
30 July 2018 - 23:15
Conny says:
It seems wonderful and good in every way. I have to admit that I am excited to take it as my next destination.
30 July 2018 - 16:07
Helena says:
We can highly recommend Umbria! 🙂
31 August 2018 - 15:08
Matts Torebring says:
You already know that we love the country, we escape from the tourist resorts, because this is how we want it.
30 July 2018 - 19:10
Helena says:
It's nice that there are alternatives to the tourist resorts!
31 August 2018 - 15:09
BP says:
What great pictures, not to mention the film! Both the personal introduction and then the video taken with the drone. Absolutely wonderful to watch. The sunflower field is enormously beautiful. Great fun to follow you for four more weeks:-)
30 July 2018 - 21:07
Helena says:
Glad you like our pictures and films! 🙂
31 August 2018 - 15:10
BP says:
Forgot to say - of course Peter said you were going to Hyères and the islands there. An absolute canooooooon choice I can say. Incredibly nice there and the water there is actually turquoise, even though it is the Mediterranean. Yes, it was at least when I was there;-) Rocky beaches in Hyères, so put on flipflops!
30 July 2018 - 21:14
Helena says:
Great to hear it's a good choice! 🙂
31 August 2018 - 15:10
Marianne - Glimpses of the world says:
Such nice sunflower pictures! That's an area you don't hear about very often. Happy travelling!
30 July 2018 - 21:44
Helena says:
I agree that you don't often hear about Umbria. A nice destination!
31 August 2018 - 15:11
Maria's Memoirs says:
How nice! So the sunflower field is too lovely <3
31 July 2018 - 12:40
Helena says:
🙂
31 August 2018 - 15:11
Linda Engström, travelling consciously says:
I would pay dearly to be in such a sunflower field. So very beautiful
02 August 2018 - 9:35
Helena says:
Very nice! 🙂
31 August 2018 - 15:12