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At over 500 meters above sea level, between a volcanic lake and old mountains, in a land that is rich with natural history and medieval villages, Agriturismo Pulicaro is an ideal choice for those who are interested in being outdoors and active on their vacation, for those who want to discover the “pearl” of central Italy, or for those who simply want to escape from the chaos of city living.
Pulicaro is also strategically located for those seeking to discover history, culture and the arts.
Within one hour of the farmhouse, guests have access to an impressive range of hilltop towns, Etruscan ruins and cottage industries…not to mention the cuisines of three famous regions.
From Il Pulicaro it is possible to do countless day trips!
To tap into the pearls of central Italy or to immerse yourself in nature, the welcoming environment created by Marco and Chiara is perfect for you!
History and art
Within an hour
Tuscany from the Etruscans to the Middle Ages: Sovana, Sorano, Pitigliano
Northern Tuscia from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance: Acquapendente, Proceno, Civita di Bagnoregio, Montefiascone, Bolsena, Marta, Capodimonte, Castiglione in Teverina, Viterbo, Bagnaia, Bomarzo
Umbria: Orvieto, Todi, Città della Pieve
Val D’Orcia: Pienza, San Quirico, Montepulciano, Montalcino
Within two hours
Umbria: Perugia - Spoleto - Assisi – Gubbio
Northern Tuscia, the Classical Etruscan age: Tuscania, Tarquinia, Vulci, Norchia, Blera, Sutri, Ferento, Nepi
Famous Cities: Roma, Città del Vaticano, Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Florence
Nature and adventure
• Il Sasseto woods in Torre Alfina, a natural monument
• Paths for trekking and horse-back riding in Monte Rufeno Wildlife Reserve
• Lake Bolsena and island tours
• Valley of Calanchs (Civita di Bagnoregio) by quad
• Bikers’ path: Gran fondo degli Etruschi
• Hunting grounds, hunting reserves and hunting dog training
• Via Francigena (the French pilgrims’ road to Rome)
• Sentiero dei Briganti (brigands’ path) and Lamone Wood
Spas and Thermal bath (from 20 to 75 minutes):
San Casciano dei Bagni, Bagni San Filippo, Bagno Vignoni, Terme dei Papi (Viterbo), Saturnia
Food and wine-tasting
This land is famous all over the world for its traditional cooking and for its many festivals and food extravaganzas:
• Canino di Corbara, a goose festival at the end of June
• Cannaiola, a wine festival in Marta at the end of July
• Castiglione in Teverina, a wine festival at the beginning of August
• Trevinano, a roast pork festival at the beginning of August
• Proceno, a red garlic festival at the beginning of August
• Capodimonte, a lake fish festival at the beginning of August
• Torre Alfina, a wild boar festival in the middle of August
• Onano, a lentils festival in the middle of August
• Acquapendente, farmers’ carnival at the end of August
• Orvieto, slow food festival in the first week of October
• Castiglione in Teverina, San Martino mushrooms and wine festival in the middle of November
• Piancastagnaio, a chestnut festival at the end of October.
Wine cities
Orvieto, Montefiascone, Pitigliano, Montepulciano, Montalcino
Music events
Orvieto Umbria Jazz Winter - January
Torre Alfina Blues Festival - end of July
Folklore events
Acquapendente, Pugnaloni (flower tapestry) carnival, on the third Sunday in May
Torre Alfina, “Bridges through time” festival, on the first Sunday in September
From Orvieto to Bolsena, Corpus Domini on the 13th of June
Bolsena, Santa Cristina’s Mystery pageant on the 23rd of July
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