At Lake Trasimeno, a 70 square mile lake, one can enjoy swimming, sailing, wind surfing, pedaloe-ing, water skiing or lazing on the sandy beaches; there are trips by regular ferry to the islands Polvese and Maggiore; both islands have interesting ruins, and a stroll along the waterfront promenade at Passignano, where there are several restaurants, is always a pleasure; a visit to Castiglione del Lago, a charming walled town of great character, is another lakeside option. At Tuoro sul Trasimeno there is a waterside restaurant on the beach, and a disco. Modern tennis courts, indoor and outdoor, and Olympic sized swimming pools are in the towns of Umbertide and Città di Castello.One can relax in the garden sampling locally produced wine, stroll gently along the country lanes to nearby keeps and castles, or visit the neighbouring farmers who will proudly invite you to inspect and savour the produce from their smallholdings and vineyards.

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