Agrotourism in italy

AGRITOURISM IN ITALY

If you're planning a trip to Italy and looking for accommodations, you'll come across the word agriturismo —a combination of the words for "agriculture" and "tourism" in Italian. An agriturismo is a farm stay, or a style of vacationing in farm house resorts.

If you're planning a trip to Italy and looking for accommodations, you'll come across the word agriturismo —a combination of the words for "agriculture" and "tourism" in Italian. An agriturismo is a farm stay, or a style of vacationing in farm house resorts.

In Italy, many agriturismi are generally suitable for the family, and many farm animals with which children can interact. Others are more romantic and perfect for a couples‘.

History of Italian Agriturismo

Starting in the 1950s and continuing the 1970s, traditional farming in Italy became less profitable and many farmers leaved for search the work in larger towns.

However, Italians place great value and worth in their agricultural traditions, especially in the production of foods like cheese, wine, and olives. By 1985 Italian lawmakers had created a legal definition for Agriturismo. So, Now agriturismo accommodations in Italy very similar to English or American bed and breakfasts. These agriturismi allowed for small farmers to add any profiits from the farm doing and provided them opportunity to show unique first-hand experience of the rural way of life in Italy.

Agritourism and the Italian Economy

The agritourism bet by the Italian government proved a boon for rural farmers who could’t rely just on their farms' for income. At least a million tourists visit Italy to enjoy the scenic countryside in agriturismo places.

The rural population in Italy has declined since the end of World War II, the agritourism sector has given new life to some areas of the country where there have other options for new industry.

Types of Agriturismo

Agritourism is so popular that there are subcategories of farmstays. For people who is looking an ecology-friendly holiday, many farms offer ecotourism alternatives with total immersion in nature. Tourists who seeking a wellness agritourism experience at a farm there are house who offer spa services and treatments.

Prefer to stay active on your vacation? You can choose an agritourism accommodation that includes horse riding, climbing, swimming, and other sports and activities. And if you interesting in food , can choose a culinary-centric agriturismo with food tastings and tours around the traditional Italian cuisine.

Food and living conditions

Italian agriturismi usually serves guests food made from raw materials and produced on the farm or from other local merchants. Some will allow guests to take part in activities around the farm, such as picking vegetables or milking cows. although there are also a lot of Lux agritourism and features amenities such as swimming pools. Generally, living spaces can be range from simple rooms with rustic furniture and shared bathrooms to ultra-luxurious suites with high-end privileges.

How to Select an “Agriturismo” in Italy

If you decide to go in Italy to farmstead, I can advice you to use Agriturismo.it website. Wherever you search, you can read reviews, study photos and make sure the agriturismo meets your needs. Also I advice to deside what cities or towns are you nead—will you want to explore the surrounding area or will you be content to stay on the farm and enjoy a quite nature? Whatever agriturismo you choose, it will be true experience about Italian culture and rural life that you can't find in a hotel!

Agriturismo.it 
Agriturismo Casa Clelia
Located in Bergamo, Lombardy
Set near the wonderfully-named town of Sotto il Monte Giovanni XXIII, this agriturismo has been sculpted out of the 11th-century convent using the principles of eco-bio architecture. The main house stands against wooded hills; Bedrooms are well-sized, all from wood, stone and bold colours. All house integrated with solar panels; cork and coconut ensure the soundproofing of walls.
One treat is a taster menu of local delicacies made by a talented cook. Kids can spend time with the animals and run free in eight hectares of gardens and woods.
Double rooms from €100 (£84) per night, including breakfast;
Agriturismo Val di Boccio
Where? Perugia, Umbria
farm is located on a hillside near Gubbio, surrounded by olive trees, oaks and lavender.
This place is heaven for children; there are four ponies, two donkeys, a cow, goats, sheep, pigs and hens together with a new play area and a beautifully landscaped swimming pool. For b&b guests, there’s a big comfy sitting room with books, games and an aromatic fire in winter. In the rustic dining room: rich pasta sauces, gnocchi with black truffles, wild boar in season and wonderful almond biscuits.
Double rooms from €60 per night, apartment sleeping three from €80 per night including breakfast; dinner with wine €19
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