Less touristy
Authentic Italy, fewer crowds
While Tuscany draws nearly 50 million visitors a year, Umbria remains genuinely off the beaten path. You'll find the same beauty without the queues, the selfie sticks, or the inflated prices.
Spello & Umbria
We're happy to host you in the heart of one of the most charming villages in Italy. The apartment is Second floor, door on the right. Just steps away from the Porta Urbica and the historic center.
Beautiful photos of Spello
Infiorate tradition
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Pinturicchio - The Annunciation
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Scenic view of Spello
Source: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)Why Umbria instead of Tuscany
Umbria offers the same rolling hills, medieval villages, Pinturicchio frescoes, and extraordinary food and wine as Tuscany — but with far fewer tourists, lower prices, and a more authentic atmosphere. Spello is at the heart of it all.
Better value
More for your money
From accommodation to local wine and truffles, Umbria consistently offers better value than Tuscany. The food is just as extraordinary — arguably better, and certainly more local.
Easy to reach
2 hours from Rome & Florence
Spello sits in the heart of central Italy: 2 hours from Rome by train (via Foligno), 2 hours from Florence, and 15 km from UNESCO-listed Assisi. The perfect base for a week in Italy.
Local treasure
Spello's Liquid Gold
The hills around Spello have been covered in olive groves for centuries. The Fascia Olivata — the olive belt stretching from Assisi to Spoleto — passes directly through Spello's territory, producing the prized DOP Umbria extra virgin olive oil. The local Moraiolo variety yields an intensely fruity oil with low acidity, celebrated for its depth of flavour. At Il Frantoio, just steps from the apartment, you can taste and take home a bottle of this exceptional local oil.
Things to see in Spello
- Porta Urbica— Just outside the house
- Santa Maria Maggiore— Baglioni Chapel (Pinturicchio frescoes)
- Porta Venere and the Properzio Towers
- Panoramic walk along the Roman walls
- Villa of the Mosaics— A must-see!
Where to eat
- Enoteca Properzio— Local wines and Umbrian cuisine
- La Cantina di Spello— Traditional atmosphere and regional dishes
- Il Pinturicchio— Great pizza
- Il Molino— For a special night out
- Superconti— The supermarket where you can find typical Umbrian food products
- Il Frantoio— Taste and buy excellent olive oil from Spello
Frequently asked questions
- Is Umbria a good alternative to Tuscany?
- Yes. Umbria offers the same medieval hilltop towns, rolling countryside, and extraordinary food and wine as Tuscany — but with far fewer tourists and better prices. Known as the Green Heart of Italy, it is one of the most beautiful and least crowded regions in the country.
- How far is Spello from Assisi?
- Spello is approximately 15 km from Assisi, about 20 minutes by car. Assisi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the Basilica of Saint Francis.
- How far is Spello from Rome?
- Spello is approximately 150 km from Rome, about 2 hours by car. By train, take a fast service to Foligno station (3 km from Spello) for a total journey of around 2 hours.
- What is Spello known for?
- Spello is one of Italy's most beautiful medieval villages, known for Le Infiorate (the flower-petal street art for Corpus Christi), the Pinturicchio frescoes in Santa Maria Maggiore, the Roman walls, Porta Urbica, and its prized DOP extra virgin olive oil.