Hidden Umbria is a mosaic of hilltop medieval villages like Spello, Bevagna and Vallo di Nera, hermitages tucked in the woods, the Valnerina and the Sibillini mountains. The green heart of Italy, far from the mass-tourism routes, offers silent hills, spiritual walks and authentic country flavours. Discover the lesser-known places of Umbria's most secret corners.
27 guides in Umbria · 🛏 Dove dormire in Umbria
Unknown walled villages, gorges, hermitages, the deep Valnerina, and the plateaus of Colfiorito. The Umbria that never makes it into the standard guidebooks.
Jul 18, 2026
Guide on what to see in Castelluccio di Norcia in 2 days: the Pian Grande, lentil bloom, Sibillini trails and the rebuilt village.
Jul 12, 2026
What to see in Spello in 2 days: flower-lined alleys, Pinturicchio frescoes, Roman walls, valley viewpoints, plus day trips to Assisi and Bevagna.
Jul 12, 2026
Guide to the flavours of Gubbio: black truffle, crescia sfogliata, strangozzi and the best restaurants and trattorias in the medieval lanes and Umbrian Apennine hills.
Jul 11, 2026
Guide to what to see in Assisi in 2 days: from the Basilica of St Francis to the Rocca Maggiore, with forest trails and the hidden villages of the Umbrian Valley.
Jul 11, 2026
Complete guide to reaching Assisi by train, plane, car and bus. The city of St. Francis in Umbria with all connections and local transport options.
Jul 11, 2026
Guide to the best restaurants in Assisi: strangozzi with black truffle, torta al testo, Umbrian porchetta and the trattorias in the lanes below the Basilica. Authentic Umbrian flavours.
Jul 11, 2026
Two days in Gubbio exploring the Palazzo dei Consoli, the Iguvine Tablets, the cable car to Monte Ingino, perfectly preserved medieval alleys and traditions alive for eight centuries.
Jul 11, 2026
A 2-day itinerary for Todi: Italy's most harmonious medieval square, the Temple of Consolation, hidden convents, sacred woods and the absolute quiet of green Umbria.
Jul 11, 2026