ACTIVITIES
Le Terre di Isa
WHEN YOU ARE ON HOLIDAY WITH US
ART-THERAPY
From a collaboration with Monica Grelli, ceramist and art-therapist, we have developed a offer dedicated to art lovers who want to have a workshop experience when on vacation.
The outdoor spaces of the farm offer an alternative context where to practice and enjoy the experience of working with ceramics, surrounded by nature that allows moments of concentration and relaxation, for a real therapy through art.
The experience, lasting about 5 hours, can be combined with an overnight stay of at least 2 nights, which includes a tasting of local products and a visit to the kiln at Monica Grelli’s atelier.
PICNIC
The green space surrounding our structure allows you to enjoy a day outdoors and taste typical local products.
Some outdoor place may be equipped for picnic: you may ask for a lunch bag to have a picnic in our garden, according to the season and availability (only upon reservation).
A bag with local products and all the equipment you need will be provided. We recommend a comfortable clothing.
TREKKING
The best way to get to know this part of Umbria, around the Lake Trasimeno area, is to discover its paths and let yourself be accompanied to the discovery of exciting landscapes and panoramas.
On the page www.lagotrasimeno.net you will find a wide variety of trekking itineraries, for those who want an active holiday dedicated to sport in Umbria, as well as cultural itineraries through the churches and museums surrounding the Trasimeno, for art lovers.
We will be at your complete disposal to assist you selecting the most suitable itinerary for you.
Sun Trekking
For those who love exploring nature on foot, you can rely on the guidance of Alessandra and Teresa, of Sun Trekking, who will take you through the most exciting trails in the area between Umbria and Tuscany.
The offer includes:
– a guided trekking itinerary along one of the trails of your choice
– the combination, at the end of the walk, of a wellness treatment, or a fitness activity or a workshop to learn ancient farming practices
The offer can be customizable depending on the availability of the guides and the number of participants.
If you are planning an overnight stay in Le Terre di Isa and are thinking how to best organise your days, this can be a valid opportunity to get to know the Lake Trasimeno area, do a healthy physical activity and have time to relax.
For info, call us!
HORSE RIDING
Some farms both in the area of Lake Trasimeno and around Perugia offer horse lovers of all ages the opportunity to take private riding lessons, also for beginners, even at their very first ride.
It is necessary to book a few days in advance to ensure times and services according to your needs and the weather conditions. The management will be at your disposal to organize excursions and to contact the riding stables in the area.
BIRD WATCHING
The nearby Naturalistic Oasis “La Valle” of S. Feliciano offers visitors excursions and guided tours, the Trasimeno Documentation Center, the educational room, the Bird Ringing Station (every Saturday morning from 9.00am) and an exhibition about the historical-naturalistic aspects of the area.
In autumn-winter birdlife from Northern Europe is abundant, in particular the Coot, Ducks, Cormorants and the great Grebe.
With the arrival of Spring-Summer, many of the species present in winter migrate from Lake Trasimeno to make way for others that come from warm countries to reproduce, including numerous species of Herons.
SAILING AND WINDSURFING
Trasimeno is a fascinating and enchanting place that offers unique opportunities to experience the history and legends of the area, to enjoy nature and have fun with recreational and sporting activities.
“Acqua Dolce Sailing” offers the possibility to rent sailboats, motor boats, rafts, canoes and kayaks to “embark” and discover the most evocative and secluded places, at the nautical base of Monte del Lago, a few kilometers from Perugia. Bikes are also available for rental.
AUTODROMO AND MOTOCROSS
In Magione there is the largest racetrack in Umbria, 2507 meters long. Fans of high speed can attend car and motorcycle races or have a go at racing driving to experience the adrenaline of the circuit.
Those who want to practice MotoCross can reach the nearby Castiglione del Lago World Circuit.
SPA AND WELLNESS
A wide choice of Thermal Baths with just a 45 minutes drive, reaching the famous spas of Rapolano, San Casciano dei Bagni, Chianciano and Montepulciano, to add a pleasant relaxing break to your stay.
And, if you don’t want to drive, you can book a session in our Wellness Area, an intimate and welcoming corner of our farmhouse, to enjoy a warm whirlpool in a soft circular tub, detoxify with a pleasant sauna or simply relax while sipping an herbal tea, surrounded by the warm atmosphere of candles, music and perfumes…
GOLF
For golf enthusiasts a few kilometers from “Le Terre di Isa” it is possible to reach 9-hole courses:
Tenuta Lamborghini Golf Club (20 minutes)
Valdichiana Golf Club (30 minutes)
18-hole courses:
Perugia Golf Club (20 minutes)
FISHING
Lake Trasimeno and the presence of an artificial lake for sport fishing just 1 km away from “Le Terre di Isa” offer lovers of this discipline the opportunity to dedicate a day of their holiday to their favorite activity.
With the experience “Fishermen for a day“, proposed by the Cooperative of Fishermen of Trasimeno, you have the opportunity to experience an exciting exit at dawn or at sunset on the typical fishing boats for a maximum number of 8-10 participants (adults and children).
We start in the morning at 7:00 – or in the late afternoon at 18:00 – we identify a place for the positioning of the nets, we take an interesting panoramic tour of the islands (Maggiore and Polvese), then we return to collect the catch that can be either enjoyed by the lake on the barbecue or taken home!
The offer can also include a lunch or dinner on the Maggiore Island in a typical restaurant.
RAFTING
In Valnerina, about an hour from Le Terre di Isa, you can reach the Corno and Nera rivers, the Marmore waterfalls, where you can experience the right rafting trip – aboard rubber dinghies – for you: dedicated and suitable for families, adults, children, experts or beginners.
Other interesting activities such as Hydrospeed, Canyoning, Canyoning and Kayaking, or mountain biking, paragliding, caving, archery, are offered by Rafting Marmore or Rafting Umbria.
QUAD RENTAL
The Test Field and the Quad School are available every Monday from 16:00 to 19:30 in the municipality of S. Arcangelo (Magione), in via Martiri di Cefalonia 30.
All our customers are invited to take a test drive and families are welcome!
Even the little ones can try their hand at this experience completely for free!
It will also be possible every day to take guided excursions or rent a quad.
BIKE
The cycling trail of Lake Trasimeno is almost finished and today it is possible to do it between Castiglione del Lago and Tuoro. Leaving the promontory and the ancient fortress cycling towards the north coast with its high wooded hills, you will pass through a renaturalized area of high naturalistic-environmental interest.
The 7-km-long-trail starts from Castiglione del Lago, in the area of the former airport, and it is suitable for all types and abilities, enjoying stops in the villages, in the refreshment areas and in the numerous scenic places along the way.
Check out the website www.lagotrasimeno.net, find the trails and download the maps.
Bikes can be rented at the Lake Bike Store.
VISITS AND TASTINGS IN THE CELLAR
Getting to know Umbria and Lake Trasimeno means getting in touch with the local produce to taste the flavors of the area.
Several farms in the area offer visits and tastings through guided tours.
An important reference for planning your visits is the Colli del Trasimeno wine roads association which is based in Passignano sul Trasimeno, Piazza Trento and Trieste 6.
Learning Italian
Alessandra, before moving to Umbria to embark on this great adventure that is Le Terre di Isa, worked as a teacher of the Italian language to foreigners.
The passion for that job remained inside her and to avoid abandoning it completely, she decided to put her knowledge and skills at the service of all those foreign travelers who plan to visit Italy and Umbria in particular for the first time or who have moved to Italy but have never studied Italian and want to improve it.
She studied two different ways to approach the Italian language and culture:
- before arriving, taking classes remotely, customized according to the needs of the traveler, through meetings on Skype held by a native speaker
- during the stay, with practical activities related to daily life, culture and local traditions to bring the traveler closer to the language in an alternative, fun and engaging way.
The meetings are aimed at individuals or groups and will be conducted by a native speaker.
It is not necessary to have a good knowledge of the Italian language but only a lot of curiosity!
A wider range of Italian language courses is proposed by the Lingua Libera Tutti association:
- Individual and group courses
- Courses for families
- Playful courses for children and teenagers
- Italian for tourism
- Sector-specific Italian courses
- Courses of diction
- Wineries, museums, cities visits and tours
- Walks in the nature
- Urban hikes
- Cooking class
- Pottery workshop
- Online lessons
- Guided tours to local artisan companies (wineries, breweries, cashmere outlets, pottery craft)