Comments on: The Most Beautiful Villages of Umbria: Bettona

By: rebecca

rebecca — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:58:47 +0000

Hello Barbara…thanks for stopping by. I strongly recommend that you rent a car for your stay in Umbria. Many of the small hilltowns you would like to visit are complicated to reach by bus or train. Todi would be a good choice for you; it’s one of the larges in the list of villages, but for that reason may still have enough going on in November (low season) to keep you busy. The smaller villages get very quiet during the winter. I also strongly recommend you check out the forum at http://www.slowtalk.com…there you will find a treasure trove of information from a huge group of travellers (many of whom are Umbria-philes) who are very welcoming to newcomers. Expect crisp temperatures in November; pack layers!!

By: Hellen Barbara

Hellen Barbara — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 02:48:06 +0000

Hello. I have traveled all over Italy but have never been to Umbria. I am 47, recently divorced , and am looking for towns that are charming and off the beaten path with local trattorias and pubs that I can relax in and mingle with the locals. Do you have any suggestions? WHich of the towns have the most character and cutest shops and little family run restaurants? How far are each of the towns from one another and how would i get from one to the other,. I did not plan on renting a car.
I heard about Todi – is that quaint?
Appreciate your feedback. Also, I am planning to go in November. DO you know what the temperature is that time of year. Thanks.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:29:22 +0000

Hello, Lenore! How kind of you to stop by and thanks so much for your wonderful feedback…yes, it’s time you move from being an armchair Italy traveller to a real one!

By: rebecca

rebecca — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:25:38 +0000

Thanks for stopping by, Cynthia. What a wonderful trip…you will love the area around Bettona! Keep checking here for some more ideas for things to do and see during your trip, and enjoy Umbria!

By: Lenore Chicka

Lenore Chicka — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:01:16 +0000

Rebecca – I was browsing your “Beautiful Villages of Umbria”
and I thoroughly enjoyed viewing your website. Your pictures are “picture perfect” and to tell you the truth, I felt I was there (wishful thinking). Great job on your website, looking forward to viewing some more of your beautiful villages in Umbria. I haven’t been to Italy but after viewing, I feel I must pack a bag and “run”, not walk” to visit these lovely villages. The views are fantastically
beautiful and the villages are full of charm. Thank you

By: Cynthia myers

Cynthia myers — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:21:33 +0000

So glad I found your site! It is so much better than the guidebooks. My husband and I will be spending 2 weeks in Bettona and a week in Rome this Oct. We are interested in visiting the Benelli Arms factory and some Spinoni breeders. Thank you for your site! Cynthia

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 22:04:53 +0000

Oh, the view. My photo on facebook is the view I had from my friend’s balcony during my time in Bettona. I keep it so that everyday, I can see my beautiful future home.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:42:37 +0000

Hi Robyn! Yes, the view from Bettona is one of the most beautiful around. And does lead to future plotting… ;)

By: Robyn

Robyn — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:52:03 +0000

Bettona is my absolute favorite place in the entire world. A dear friend lives in Bettona, to the left of San Crispolto, with his patio overlooking the valley below. Every morning, I’d step outside while having my espresso taking in the beautiful view, plotting my permanent return for when my youngest is grown.

By: rebecca

rebecca — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:28:11 +0000

Thanks so much, Mark! Umbria is fabulous in the fall, and 10 days is a great block of time to really explore it well. Keep checking back for more updates!