Summer 2020 in Tuscany and Umbria
Few things to do with friends and on your own this Summer 2020 in Tuscany and Umbria.
By this point, everyone’s sick of staying home. Here are some ideas for getting out of your vacation villa and seeing friends while maintaining safe social-distancing practices.
- Hiking tours with https://www.ovvai.com/ovvai/?lang=en
As long as you maintain social-distancing protocols, you can go on a walk with a friend. The fresh, open air and ample space provide good ventilation, lowering your chances of catching or spreading the virus.
- Bungee jumping in Arezzo. https://www.bungeejumpingabruzzo.it/
- A sunset wine aperitivo at Madrevite, August 1 and 2, 8 and 9, + new dates soon:
- Farmers markets are allowed to be open, and they’re a great place to get fresh air, support local businesses and farms.
Paciano, each Friday morning from 8.30 to 1.30.
Sarteano: each Friday morning, one of the biggest in the area also where to find fresh fish from the Mediterranean coast!
Città della Pieve and Cortona: each Saturday morning.
- Swimming at pools or beaches:
Sarteano, one of the biggest in the area: https://www.parcodellepiscine.it/
They have a great baby club and big playground plus tennis and soccer fields.
Lake Trasimeno: a nice beach club at the lake at: Zocco Beach http://www.zoccobeach.it/index.html
- Learn Italian with Trasimeno Italian Speak. https://italianspeak.it/italian-language-courses/
- Watch a Movie in English at the Castle of Castiglion del Lago. (open air cinema) www.cinemacaporali.it
- Enjoy an aperitivo with music in Città della Pieve at the main square each Friday and Saturday from 7.00 PM at Fibonacci Caffè.
- Or also in Città della Pieve, August 7 at 6.30 PM, And August 10 at 6.30 PM the Green Festival with live classical music.
- Have fun at Umbria Jazz 2020, August 7 to 10. https://www.umbriajazz.it/en/
- Visit Montalcino and its Jazz and Wine Festival
- Visit Cortona and its Cortona on the Movie 2020 https://www.cortonaonthemove.com/
- Rent a sailing boat, a rubber boat or kayak at https://www.acquadolcesailing.it/en_index.asp
- Also very nice if you are in Chiusi, an art and culture Festival: http://lnx.fondazioneorizzonti.it/festival-orizzonti/