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Curious about an organic holiday in Italy? We spent two days relaxing at an eco-resort in Umbria. This is a tip for those who are travelling by car, or for those who are flying and can consider renting a car locally. We've found a place where you can really slow down and relax!
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At Lago di Trasimeno in Umbria
Umbria is a region in the central part of Italy, and in the north-western part of this region lies Lake Trasimeno. This lake is the fourth largest lake in Italy, and around it there are plenty of resorts, campsites and charming marinas.
Ecological holidays in Italy
If you want to enjoy a relaxing and ecological holiday in Italy, Umbria is the place to be! Here the landscape is green, the olive groves are dense and you feel like you're in genuine Italy, in a way we've never experienced anywhere else in this country.
The ecological resort Il Cantico Della Natura is located high on a hill on the eastern side of Lake Trasimeno. It overlooks both the lake and the green valleys.
Rooms with a rustic Italian feel
The hotel opened in 2003, after four years of renovation. At that time there were only a few rooms, but every winter they have been able to complete a few more. There are now 18 unique rooms at Il Cantica Della Natura, all with a genuine Italian feel.
The rooms have beautiful walls, cool bathroom solutions and, in many cases, stunning views through the windows. You can choose the suites for the most rustic luxury and mesmerising views, but even the smaller rooms offer authenticity and tranquillity.
SPA
There is also a small but very cosy spa at the hotel. Here you have access to a whirlpool and two different types of sauna.
Pool with magical views
The pool at Il Cantico Della Natura has a truly magical view. It looks out over the green fields and Lake Trasimeno. Since the hotel is so small, it is not too crowded either. We spent many pleasant hours here!
Organic products
The resort is affiliated with EcoWorldHotel.com, which means it is committed to caring for nature in various ways. They also sell organic products from nearby farms, such as jams, honey and olive oil.
Cosy restaurant
The resort of course has a restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. For lunch, you can have anything from pasta to light meals, such as prosciutto with melon. For dinner, you can either order the 4-course menu of the day or choose freely from an a la carte menu. For those who are vegetarian, vegan or allergic, options are available.
Adapting to Italian habits, we had a late meal by the pool of truffle pasta and red wine. It doesn't get much better than that, does it?
Lovely nature around the resort
The whole resort is surrounded by beautiful nature. The crickets play loudly in the bushes and the butterflies flutter around you as you walk the paths in the area. The lizards scurry among the rocks and we also saw the occasional rabbit.
Just outside reception, there's an adorable little "hotel area" with hotel rooms for different types of birds and insects, including suites, a bar and a pub....
The perfect place to relax
This eco-resort in Umbria must surely be the perfect place for those seeking relaxation and tranquillity. The go as well as not feeling stressed in this environment. If you're hanging around the hotel, you don't have to do much more than lounge by the pool or maybe read a good book in a hammock. If you want to be more active, you can of course take the car down to Lake Trasimeno, or perhaps go hiking or horseback riding, as there is a horse farm nearby.
Find here?
Il Cantico Della Natura is located in Montesperello in Magione in Umbria. The address is Case Sparse 50, Montesperello of Perugia Magione, but if you have trouble finding it when you set it on the GPS (we did!) you can just set it to Montesperello. Once you get there, there are clear signs showing you the rest of the way. Then just enjoy your holiday in Italy!
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Steve says:
What a wonderful place. The film with Italian music made me feel at home.
I see the genuine Italian influence when Peter looks genuinely Italian wearing a hat and dark glasses.
28 July 2018 - 6:35
Helena says:
Absolutely fantastic place! And haha, a bit funny that Peter looks Italian in his Austrian hat 🙂 .
28 July 2018 - 9:07
Matts Torebring says:
This is what we want on our holiday. This is like many of the castle campsites we've stayed at in France. In the middle of nature, preferably with a view like this one.
28 July 2018 - 8:34
Helena says:
We might have to try one of those castle campsites at some point! 🙂 We also like to get out in nature this way!
28 July 2018 - 9:08
Ama de casa says:
Looked just about as cosy as possible 😀.
Have a great Saturday!
28 July 2018 - 8:40
Helena says:
Really cosy and relaxing! And thank you the same! 🙂
28 July 2018 - 9:09
Kenneth Risberg says:
What a lovely place - If only to be - relaxing, beautiful nature, swimming and perfect for good food and drink.
28 July 2018 - 9:45
Helena says:
If you just want to be - well, that's exactly the kind of place it is! 🙂
28 July 2018 - 12:50
Marina says:
What a wonderful place! And there are certainly lots of such gems just by finding them. Since I have a lot of reading to catch up with you, I will definitely take the time to do so, I have a feeling that there may be a lot of tips on other lovely places there 🙂 .
28 July 2018 - 10:20
Helena says:
Sometimes these places can be a bit tricky to find! And yes, we have had a lot of interesting things to do during this trip 🙂.
28 July 2018 - 12:53
Maria / Magnolia Magis says:
Lovely!!! Yes, now it does not look stressful...;)
28 July 2018 - 12:37
Helena says:
Hammock by the pool - when you're not going anywhere - no, it's not stressful 😉.
28 July 2018 - 12:54
Daniela / Discovering The Planet says:
Love Umbria. There are great hiking trails at Lago di Trasimeno. Agree, so unspoilt... yet 🙂.
28 July 2018 - 15:45
Helena says:
Glad that you also discovered Umbria! We are a little in love 🙂 Understand that there are nice hiking trails! We have felt that it is too hot to hike, but I have understood that you can get up into the mountains where it is a little cooler.
28 July 2018 - 22:19
Lennart says:
We've talked a lot about Italy, but the competition is fierce.
28 July 2018 - 16:00
Helena says:
Do you mean competition from other countries? Yes, of course there are always many attractive destinations 😉.
28 July 2018 - 22:20
BP says:
What an amazing place! WOW! You couldn't have found a better place to take a break from motorhome life. The hotel is absolutely wonderful, so deliciously luxurious and yet charming. The first thing I thought of is the Paradors that AMA usually writes about, but your hotel was a bit sharper;-)
28 July 2018 - 21:08
Helena says:
Right? We loved this place! Luxurious, but at the same time rustic, earthy, natural and relaxed. Great! 🙂
28 July 2018 - 22:21
Ditte says:
Had written a long comment that disappeared....What a lovely place. Completely in my taste to spend a couple of nights here. Decent price level it was, about 2000 sek for a regular double room / night with breakfast.
Great pictures! And it's these places that really are the treats. And if I could wish, I would only want to live like this. Thanks for the tip.
Keep up the good work.
28 July 2018 - 22:23
Helena says:
Completely in our taste too! Fantastically nice place! 🙂
31 August 2018 - 16:09
Lena - gott för själen says:
But that place! And that dinner! Well, you can't have it much better!
Hug Lena
01 August 2018 - 22:15
Helena says:
🙂
31 August 2018 - 16:09