Why choose agritourism? Here are 10 good reasons!

Agritourism is a form of vacation that was born to support the agricultural sector by offering hospitality on farms at affordable prices; initially, it required that guests help the farmers with daily tasks in exchange for food and lodging! Guests used to stay in bare houses with no comfort and had to wake up at 5 AM to go to the barn to milk cows, collect eggs laid by chickens, and perhaps even lend a hand in the fields. A truly unique way to take a vacation!
Now, things have changed a bit, as agritourisms are equipped with spa centers, swimming pools, and golf courses. Their structures are beautiful farmhouses or manor houses, rustic homes restored with elegant furnishings in their simplicity, providing a touch of the past while maintaining the comfort of modern vacation accommodations. For those who wish, there remains a connection to the ancient tradition of learning bygone trades...
I believe this mix of offerings could make agritourism top the list of the best places for a great vacation, but if you'd like, here are 10 good reasons to choose agritourism!

I would say it's a good reason to start. Days dedicated to relaxation, excellent food, surrounded by nature, staying in charming, comfortable rooms, at prices lower than a hotel of equal prestige, or at the same price as a b&b that only offers overnight and breakfast. At an agritourism, you can enjoy all its comforts, have breakfast, lunch, and dinner with local products, admire the landscape, and have fun outdoors!

Most agritourisms are run by the families who own the establishment and the surrounding land. These family-run businesses often offer an informal atmosphere, bolstered by their warm hospitality, attention to guests, and friendly service.

Agritourisms are always immersed in places of wonderful serenity, whether in the mountains among the woods, near the sea, within a beautiful pine forest, or nestled among gentle hills. In any case, being awakened by the song of birds, stepping onto the balcony to smell the scent of soil moist with morning dew, and gazing at unspoiled landscapes gives a touch of simplicity and uniqueness to the vacation!

It's wonderful to relax in front of the fireplace, with the farmer telling you old stories and legends of the place, images of a world that, alas, is disappearing! Agritourism almost always offers the opportunity to rediscover, even if just for a few hours, ancient traditions that have now faded: lessons in homemade cooking, hiking on foot or horseback in nature. Many establishments provide guides to take you to visit places where delicacies are produced that you will taste at the table; you might learn to milk a goat, feed the animals, or perhaps harvest the vegetables that will be served at dinner that very night!

The law requires that in an agritourism, 60% of ingredients for food preparation come from the farm, either grown or raised on-site, to ensure freshness and authenticity of the products, while also reinforcing local traditions. Therefore, you can enjoy delicious breakfasts with milk from the nearby farm, accompanied by freshly baked bread and fruit preserves made from just-picked fruit. You can savor freshly gathered vegetables from the garden and delicious meats raised with care and love! At the table, you will rediscover the ancient flavors of traditional cuisine with local products.

But what about 5-star hotels in gray, chaotic, and smelly city centers! An agritourism is an oasis of peace and tranquility, ideal for a stress getaway, to unplug and escape the everyday grind. At an agritourism, you can afford to relax lying in the shade of a pine tree reading a good book, or you can have fun horseback riding. At an agritourism, you can enjoy those sounds, those smells, and those flavors that the city has made you forget, or that you have never known!

Affordable prices and endless activities will surely convince families to go on vacation. Isn't it wonderful to rest on a wooden bench, feeling the grass under your bare feet while enjoying the sight of your children happily running through the fields? This can be just as appealing for couples looking to spend a romantic weekend strolling hand in hand through poppy fields, cooking together, going on long rides on beautiful horses in enchanted forests or along the seaside!

The eye wants its part! And here too, agritourism has no rivals, with its beautifully restored ruins, old warehouses transformed into "museums" of antiques, crumbling farms, and rustic manor houses that become "castles"! Even the interiors are well cared for, with rustic furniture, hand-embroidered tablecloths, tools and equipment for working the land hanging on the walls to remind you of the hard work in the fields. Simple but refined rustic furnishings, with particular attention to detail-this is what makes the difference!

For those who are afraid of flying or suffer from seasickness, for those who prefer to travel comfortably seated in their own vehicle without worrying about how many suitcases to bring along, agritourism is a place easily reachable by car. There will surely be one just a few miles from your home!

It's not easy to take a week off from work, and some places require a visit that goes beyond the weekend. This is not the case for agritourisms, as in just one weekend, you have all the time to relax, rest, hike, eat well, see new places, and enjoy the peace and quiet that these unspoiled locations offer.