Stay in Spello

15/09/2026

A 10k walk brings you to Assisi!

10/09/2026

A 4.5 kilometre walk along the old Roman aqueduct has recently become more interesting.

Here are five reasons you should use the well signposted path by the side of the Roman Aqueduct as your first hike from Spello.

1. Be impressed by the architectural wonder that the Romans made 2,000 years ago to bring water from Fonte Molinaccio in Collepino to the Garrison town of Spello in the time of Augustus. Although it fell into disuse, from the 15th century onwards it was renovated and was then in use until 1902, when it was replace by cast iron pipes. In 2009 the latest renovation project was undertaken to restore the old pathway which runs parallel to the aqueduct and which you can enjoy any time of the year.

2. The opportunity to get up close to the beautiful olive trees along the route, Notice the leaves having a different colour above and below. Notice the way the trees grow despite holes in the trunk. Notice the extreme steepness of hillside and still they grow. Imagine the extent of labour intensive farming that is required in maintaining the ground, speading fertiliser, collecting the olives and then pruning back the trees to the manageable size. If you are in the region in October you may be lucky enough to see the olive collection and maybe give a helping hand.

3. You not only see the olives, but also trees of the Elm, Oak and Pine varieties. Fruits that you may see include Prickly Pear, Figs, stone fruits and wild berries. Also keep an eye out for the markings of wild boar where they are looking to search out truffles and the occasional harmless snake.

4. A two hour out and back walk is pretty level and a level walk is almost unheard of in any hill top town in Umbria.

5. You can extend the walk firstly by climbing up to Collepino (500 metres) and taking a coffee at the small bar. You can also now extend the walk further by climbing up the steps and hillside to make a circular tour, lasting 4 hours and earn a well earned lunch on your return to Spello.

Enjoy

04/09/2026

Today we are in Cannara for the onion festival.
Yes, a whole city celebrating the mighty onion, whether they are white, red or square!
Reality is it’s a good excuse for a week long party with bands and music bring the small community to life.

29/08/2026

An hours drive to Norcia was well worth it.

29/08/2026

Celebrating Spello’s Roman roots, the Hispellum is enchanting.

29/08/2026

29/08/2026

An hours drive to Norcia and a walk on the old railway line followed by a local lunch.

29/08/2026

Gladiators in Spello last night!

27/08/2026

When is the best time to visit Spello? You mean “when are the best five times to visit Spello?”

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