Welcome to our expat interview series! Are you concerned about moving to central Italy after the earthquakes? Well, we’ve reached out to Rachael and Tom, a couple from Michigan (US) who bought a house in a lovely medieval village surrounded by nature and rising in the very green heart of Nera Valley, Umbria, which is Montefranco. It is… Read More »
This wonderful region serves as an example of how to properly mix the old with the new, a primary reason that property for sale in Umbria is turning into a magnet for foreign investors and home seekers. Often referred to as the “green heart of Italy”, both for its lush vegetation as well as its central location in… Read More »
What better moment to find your ideal retreat in Italy, than Valentines’ Day? Umbria is the land of love par excellence and the birthplace of St. Valentine protector of lovers all around the world. Browse the gallery to find the most romantic and affordable property for sale in Umbria.
«Still, this is no ordinary olive farm, and Umbria — a region in Italy’s heartland — is no ordinary place. My little band of agriculturally challenged cohorts and I have come to this estate for a literal taste of “agriturismo,” or farm tourism, in a part of Italy that some derisively dub the poor man’s Tuscany. And let… Read More »
Umbria: a land of gently rolling hills, dotted with tall and elegant cypresses. A land jealously coveted by its neighbours and by foreign powers throughout history, but which seems untouched by the vicissitudes of time. Many powerful nobles staked their claim here, and left a rich heritage of fortresses, castles, and churches. Here tower-blocks are a distant memory,… Read More »
Every region of Italy has its good dose of traditional cuisine, delicious wines and high quality olive oil and Umbria is no exception. Located to the north of Rome and to the east of Tuscany, this inland region has a gently rolling landscape and some truly historic towns and cities like Assisi and Perugia. Yes, this is the… Read More »
Near the Tuscany border, in Umbria region of Italy, you will meet Lake Trasimeno, one of the most beautiful lakes of Italy surrounded by a landscape of rolling hills covered with silvery olive groves. An ideal and relaxing destination offering the chance to spend your time in contact with nature, sports, traditions, art and good food. For the… Read More »
The Umbria region continues to be a popular destination for foreigners interested in the region’s magnificent landscapes, rich historical heritage, and the famous Italian charming culture. The Nera Valley in Umbria has often been compared to more affluent Italian regions such as Tuscany and other quaint rural towns with a high quality of life, thanks to its rich… Read More »
The Umbrian Valley, with beautiful rolling countryside leading up to the Apennine spine of Italy, invites newcomers with a warm and unpretentious charm. Umbria has shown little inclination to mimic glitzier regions, such as Tuscany or Lombardy, and this peaceful landlocked region has retained much of its ancient atmosphere. Often called “the green heart of Italy”, Umbria is… Read More »