Activities On The Tuscany Umbria Border, Gorgacce Rentals

Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno

On August 29, 2017 / Activities, Children, Lake Trasimeno

Paddle Boarding On Lake Trasimeno Paddle boarding on Lake Trasimeno is a lovely activity on a hot summer's day. There are several beaches around the Lake where you can hire boards, these photos are from Sualzo Beach which is located in the town of Passignano sul TrasimenoRead more →

Pian di Marte Walk 2016

On September 4, 2016 / Activities, Lake Trasimeno, Walking

Pian Di Marte Walk, Umbria, Italy In early June 2016 I took a couple of friends on the Pian di Marte Walk, a route from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border, available as a Kindle download from Amazon. The Route It's a fairly longRead more →

Rocca Di Pierle Walk 2016

On August 31, 2016 / Activities, Niccone Valley, Walking

A Panoramic View From Monte Ginezzo On The Rocca di Pierle Walk With Lake Trasimeno In The Distance.

Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border At the beginning of June 2016 I took some friends on a couple of walks from my book, Circular Walks On The Tuscany Umbria Border (available for download from Amazon). Val di Pierle If you live at the western endRead more →

The Waterfalls At Sasso, Città di Castello

On July 17, 2016 / Activities, Children, Citta di Castello

The Waterfalls At Sasso, Umbria A great place to go on a hot summer day are the waterfalls at Sasso, a hamlet on the picturesque road between Città di Castello and Pietralunga. The waterfalls cascade through a series of large pools where you can swim and coolRead more →

Saturnia Hot Springs

On February 15, 2016 / Activities, Children

The hot springs near Saturnia in southern Tuscany

Saturnia Hot Springs Our Day Out In Southern Tuscany started out at the furthest point from our base on the Tuscany Umbria border. Our first stop was at the Hot Springs Near Saturnia, also known as the Cascate del Mulino. The hot water gushing from the springRead more →

Electric Bikes In The Niccone Valley

On May 25, 2015 / Activities, Cycling, Niccone Valley

Riding an electric bike through the Niccone Valley

Cycling in the Niccone Valley The Tuscany Umbria border is not very flat and unless you are a very keen cyclist you may find it too much effort to get around, particularly if you are staying at a holiday villa high up on a hillside! Riding anRead more →

The Fonti del Clitunno

On March 29, 2015 / Activities, Children, Trevi

The Fonti Del Clitunno, Umbria, The Green Heart Of Italy Today we went to visit the famous Fonti del Clitunno, natural springs that have inspired poets since Roman times. In the 19th Century the springs were the inspiration for the line, "Umbria, green heart of Italy" thatRead more →

The Round Bell Tower in Città di Castello

On February 13, 2015 / Activities, Children, Citta di Castello

The Circular Bell Tower in Citta di Castello, Umbria

The Circular Bell Tower, Citta di Castello If you visit Città di Castello in the Upper Tiber Valley and look at the town from afar you will notice a circular bell tower that features prominently on the skyline. Once you get into the town centre you mightRead more →

Monte Tezio Walk

On February 3, 2015 / Activities, Children, Perugia, Umbria, Walking

Monte Tezio In Umbria Monte Tezio is a mountain just to the north of Perugia, The capital of Umbria. The top of the mountain is very wide and rounded, once you are at the top it is relatively easy and you can enjoy views from several places.Read more →

Rafting In Umbria

On February 2, 2015 / Activities, Children, Rafting

Rafting near the Cascata dei Marmore, Umbria

Where To Go Rafting In Umbria There are two places where you can go rafting in Umbria, the Cascate della Marmore and a rafting centre on a tributary of the River Nera between Spoleto and Norcera. Rafting on the Cascate del Marmore is only for adults, whereasRead more →

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