As well as all the sights and sounds of Umbria, there are also many activities to enjoy, should you wish to be more active!

National Parks:

Beautiful protected areas, containing abundant fauna and flora, historic villages and towns, archaeology, lakes, rivers, mountains, walking, cycling and sports. Umbria includes the parks of the River Tiber, the River Nera, Mount Subasio and Mount Cucco.

Arts, Crafts, Food & Wine:

Examples of guided/escorted or independent tours and trails:

Art trails - Footsteps of the Saints; Great Renaissance; Contemporary Art etc.

Craft - fabrics, embroidery, lace, pottery, iron and copper; wood etc.

Food & Wine - local produce and wines, especially from little-known small producers

Sports:

• mountaineering, climbing
• variety of watersports
• golf
• pony trekking
• caving

Tulip Festival April '06 Castiglione del Lago (Trasimeno)

Kite Festival May '06 Castiglione del Lago (Trasimeno)

Some Example Events:

• Umbria Jazz - January
• Truffle Fair - February
• Italian Antique Exhibition - April
• International Ceramics - April/May
• Umbria Jazz - July
• Local Blues Festival - July/August
• Local village festivals (Sagre) - May - Sept
• Eurochocolate Show - October
• Italian Wine Tasting - November
• Christmas in Umbria - December

Umbria Jazz

Giro Italia passing La Serena