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There are a number of things you can do during the day, both at the
Tenuta and in the many nearby towns and villages. Our own (adult) children
found that there is more than enough to do to fill a week or more of
"day-trips". We live in a great area, and are founding members
of our local association
for the preservation of the peaceful countryside and the life-style that we now
have ("Associazione per la salvaguardia e lo sviluppo del Contado di Porta Eburnea").
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Recreation at the Tenuta |
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There are many of things you can do without leaving the
comfort and the convenience of our home.
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 Our
new pool is open May until the end of September (it depends on
the weather). You are invited to enjoy the pool at your
leasure!
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 We have
about 12 young fruit trees on the property that are starting to
produce nice things to eat. You are welcome to help yourself.
In late summer, there are also wild blackberry canes with fruit along
the paths outside the fence and a few still remaining inside the fence.
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There
are roads and paths for walking out into the fields around us, up to
about 2km per tour. Since the Tenuta is on top of the only hill
close by, getting lost is difficult!
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 "Blondie" is our "young adult", calm, but affectionate
golden Labrador, and shares the good life "Tess" who has
somewhat more energy. They also survive together with our three somewhat aloof
cats. If you would like to take Blondie and Tess for a walk in the area, that can be arranged.
They would also be
glad to walk with you inside the fence.
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You are
welcome to visit the bar in the evening (usually in the salon but with
seating indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather). We have
a selection of typical Italian  and other aperitives and a good
selection of Italian wines, specialising in local wines from Colli
Perugini DOC area, Orvieto, and fantastic Barolo from San Biagio (not
from our village, but a vinyard in northern Italy). We also have well
known wines from other areas and other interesting International
selections. Special European beers, hard alcohols, and soft
drinks are available, as are snacks for munchers. Especially
inviting is our free greeting cocktail, the "Xango®
kir", featuring 100%
natural and extremely healthy Xango® juice
and "Perugina" or another of our local wines vino
frizzante. The first
"Xango® kir" you
order each night is free! |
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Recreation near the Tenuta |
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There are other kinds of recreation that
we can't offer at
Tenuta Collicello. Some of these are available close by.
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What
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Where
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Distance
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There is
a walking (or biking) trail that follows the Nestore River
for about 5 km (each way). It is possible to start on our end, eat
lunch at the other end and return up the other side of the river.
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Countryside
near Tenuta Collicello
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1,5 km =
1 mi
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Lake
Trasimeno (a national park taking the form of a lake in an ancient volcano crater about 14 km = 9
miles across), the towns of Castiglione del Lago and Passignano sul
Trasimeno, and visits to the islands in the lake are within an easy
distance for an enjoyable "day out".
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Lago
Trasimeno
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16
km = 10 mi
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Golf is not as popular in Umbria
as in some other areas. In spite of this, there are three 9- or 18-hole courses within reasonable
distance of the Tenuta.
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around Perugia
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15-30 km =
10-20 mi
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White
water rafting is possible at the Cascade delle Marmore, the highest falls
and rapids in Italy.
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Near
Terni
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75
km = 45 mi
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If you're
into horses, there is a riding stable close-by on the road from San Biagio
to Perugia - the out-rides sometimes come by our place.
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San
Biagio della Valle
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5km = 3
mi
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Day-trips
to the seaside in Toscana (Tyrrhenian Sea - west coast) and the Marche (Adriatic
Sea - east coast)
are within easy driving distance.
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Toscana,
Marche
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100-150
km = 60-100 mi
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There are a number of opportunities for dining,
clubbing, and dancing nearby, particularly in Perugia. Contact us for some ideas.
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Perugia and surrounding area
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within 25 km =
15 mi
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Almost every town in Italy has one or more annual celebrations. San
Biagio della Valle for example has its Strawberry Festival during the last
week of
May. The Italians love a party, and almost any excuse will do -- nearby
Villanova has a fruit cocktail ("macedonia" in Italian) sagra
in mid-August, and Castillione della Valle (just across the alley from us)
has a "Palio" for donkeys in August as well. For some
ideas, take a look at the archives in our blog.
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Sightseeing
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One of the most interesting things you can do in Italy is
sightseeing! Sightseeing can take many
forms: historical, geographical, and just plain people-watching. There are many historical places to visit.
Around Perugia and Umbria, there is not only the Roman and post-Roman history to consider, but
also the history of the Etruscan civilization that preceeded it. Here are a few
things you
can enjoy in our neighborhood.
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What
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Where
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Distance
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Close
to the Tenuta, you will find museums and fascinating
Roman and Etruscan (pre-Roman) archeological displays in Perugia as well
as many other towns and villages in Umbria
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Perugia
centre
Todi
Gubbio
Spoleto
Orvieto
Arezzo
Spoleto
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16
km = 9 mi
25–65 km =
15–40
mi
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The many
small villages surrounding us on the edges of the Nestore River valley
have history dating back to pre-Christian days.
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near us
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within 10
km =
6 miles
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Assisi
is famous for its religious and archelolgical history, and particularly
its association with St. Francis
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Assisi
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35
km = 25 mi
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There
are internationally known celebrations (reservations are required months/years
in advance) during the summer, centering on horse races through the old
parts of the towns, and the participants in the celebrations are dressed in Renaissance
costumes
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Foligno
Siena
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35
km = 22 mi
100
km = 60 mi
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Siena,
Rome, and Florence are all within easy reach by main roads for day-trips.
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Siena
Rome
Florence
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100
km = 60 mi
150
km = 95 mi
160
km = 100 mi
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Every major city in Italy has a weekly market, many specialising in
something, from cattle to antiques. Contact us for more information.
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Shopping!
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Italy was made for
shoppers! Yvette can show you where and
how to enjoy it.
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What
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Where
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Distance
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Specialty items for interior decorating, fantastic candles, ceramic
"objects d'arte" plated with precious metals by local artist
Luca Leandri, and much much more! A good choice for travellers is
her selection of costum jewelry. Visit La Maison d'Yvette in
Marsciano's historic centre. Website www.laMaisondYvette.com
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Marsciano
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18
km = 12 mi
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At
Deruta, you will find the most fascinating collections of hand-painted
porcelan and stonewear you can imagine (see below). Yvette can send you to shops
catering to the "rich and famous" from around the world, and
also to the more modest but still amazing shops for "the rest of us:" You can buy to order and they will
ship it for you.
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Deruta
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12
km = 8 mi
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catalog picture courtesy
Sig. Marco Ferrieri, MAIOLICHE FERRIERI, Deruta)
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You
can reach the well-known shopping Meccas of Rome and Florence easily by
main roads for day-trips.
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Rome
Florence
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150
km = 95 mi
160
km = 100 mi
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There is
a large new outlet village with more than 50 stores and shops about 45
minutes drive away at Valdichiana (where the Perugia raccordo
leaves the A1 superhighway)
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Valdichiana
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80 km =
50 mi
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Speaking
of shopping, every town in Italy has a monthly, weekly, or even daily open
market where you can buy almost anything you can imagine (check with us for
schedules)
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Every
town in Italy!
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Remember, you can rent a car or hire a car, van, minibus, or bus to tour
or visit any of these activities. See the page arrival
by air or rail
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