Enclosed by the river basins of the Paglia and Tiber, the hills of the Lake Trasimeno Park and the mountain ranges of the Orvieto area, there are centuries-old woods with intact flora.
The Reserve of Monte Peglia and Selva di Meana: this is the area of extraordinary beauty that has finally become part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 2018.
The UNESCO Biosphere Reserves count more than 700 places in the world - 19 of which in Italy - that stand out for the protection of biodiversity and for a balanced relationship between man and environment. In Umbria the territory of the municipalities of San Venanzo, Orvieto, Parrano, Ficulle perfectly matches the mission of the program "Man and the Biosphere" (MAB).
The territory, populated by small villages, has never been intensively exploited and the economic activities present respect sustainable development.
An ecosystem made up of a great variety of flora that has remained almost intact over the centuries, including holm oaks, oaks, maples, Turkey oaks, strawberry trees and a fauna of over 44 species of wild mammals.
Dreavel travel ideas:
San Venanzo cooking classa and countryside