{"id":9207,"date":"2016-05-20T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2016-05-20T13:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=9207"},"modified":"2019-10-29T10:50:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T09:50:53","slug":"weekend-at-lake-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/05\/weekend-at-lake-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 ideas for a weekend at Lake in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Pearls set in unforgettable <strong>landscapes<\/strong>, stretches of water surrounded by pristine\u00a0countryside and picturesque <strong>villages<\/strong>: Italy is a rich country of lakes, often known around the world, and they are ideal for a relaxing holiday, among\u00a0<strong>walking<\/strong> on the greenery, some hours\u00a0under the <strong>sun<\/strong>, tours\u00a0on a sailing <strong>boat<\/strong> and unforgettable moments with your partner, friends or family.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 1o ideas of holiday\u00a0at the lake for a summer of relaxation and nature:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Lake Garda<\/h2>\n<h3>Between the mountain and lemons<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9219\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9219\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/15064061900_0bc9941c75_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Garda, Malcesine\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/15064061900_0bc9941c75_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/15064061900_0bc9941c75_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by amira_a via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>At the northern tip of the beautiful Lake Garda, between Trentino and Veneto, the <strong>mild<\/strong>, almost Mediterranean <strong>climate<\/strong>, of the lake meets the alpine air, creating a beautiful landscape. The lake is surrounded by <strong>mountains<\/strong> that reach up to 2000m above sea level, while in the valley, on the shore, grow <strong>lemon<\/strong> and <strong>olive<\/strong> <strong>trees<\/strong>.<br \/>\nIt is a paradise for lovers of nature and sport, between walls of rock for <strong>climbing<\/strong>, <strong>windsurf<\/strong> rental and <strong>sails<\/strong>, bicycle paths.<br \/>\nMalcesine is located between Lake Garda and <strong>Monte<\/strong> <strong>Baldo<\/strong>, that make it a must destination for all seasons. The center develops around the impressive <strong>Castello<\/strong> <strong>Scaligero<\/strong>, in a succession of narrow, cobbled streets that create a <strong>picturesque<\/strong> setting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-verona\/hotel\/eco-ariston\/z3Ws4\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Eco<\/strong> <strong>Hotel<\/strong> <strong>Ariston<\/strong><\/a> invites you in its beautiful <strong>garden<\/strong> for a relaxing holiday just a few steps from the historic center of the village and from the beaches. And there is also a charging station for electric cars!<\/p>\n<h3>Visiting Sal\u00f2<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9218\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9218\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/5929855270_dc25c5ddd4_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Garda, Sal\u00f2\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/5929855270_dc25c5ddd4_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/5929855270_dc25c5ddd4_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Flori Oosterveld via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>On the <strong>Brescia<\/strong> side of Lake Garda, there&#8217;s\u00a0<strong>Sal\u00f2<\/strong>, the first town on the <strong>Riviera of the lemons<\/strong>. The town, surrounded by cypresses, olive trees and oleanders, has a <strong>noble<\/strong> appearance; the old town is a succession of narrow streets with elegant shops and <strong>mansions<\/strong>. It is undoubtedly one of the pearls of the basin\u00a0and my advice is to enjoy its hidden beauty at a leisurely pace, <strong>walking<\/strong> on the lakefront and for its narrow streets, discovering the Church of San Pietro di Sal\u00f2, the Duomo and the many picturesque corners. We are at the foot of Mount San Bartolomeo and it seems that green dive into the turquoise waters. A few steps from Sal\u00f2, there is the <strong>Vittoriale<\/strong>, the house-park of <strong>D&#8217;Annunzio<\/strong>, an amazing testimony of the era and of the poet&#8217;s personality, with its original furnishings, precious and exotic objects and a huge library.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: Not far from Sal\u00f2, in the small village of <strong>Toscolano<\/strong>, there is the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-brescia\/bed-breakfast\/casa-del-tempo-ritrovato\/Wnczp\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B Casa del Tempo Ritrovato<\/a><\/strong> rising on\u00a0a hectare of ancient olive grove. Here you can also experience the <strong>Glamping<\/strong>, sleeping in a yurt surrounded by greenery with a breathtaking view of the lake.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Lake Trasimeno<\/h2>\n<h3>In the green heart of Umbria<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9217\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9217\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7059523137_7fd2c87fd2_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Trasimeno\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7059523137_7fd2c87fd2_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7059523137_7fd2c87fd2_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by MojoBaron via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Land and water come together in this corner of <strong>Umbria<\/strong>, green and blue come together to create a <strong>breathtaking<\/strong> <strong>landscape<\/strong>. A thriving area, enriched by a large number of <strong>castles<\/strong> that overlook the basin: it is a magical place made of reeds, small <strong>villages<\/strong> and wild <strong>ducks<\/strong>. Many painters throughout history have tried to bring to the canvas this place so harmonious. You can<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/itinerary\/ring-cycle-of-trasimeno\" target=\"_blank\">cycle along the ring\u00a0of Lake Trasimeno<\/a><\/strong>, through the beautiful villages, while enjoying freshly caught fish and soak in this amazing regional park of great natural importance. The frame of the basin\u00a0is made even more magical by the presence of three islands, 2 of which are currently accessible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: a <strong>Passignano<\/strong>, set in a forest of oaks, \u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-perugia\/farm-house\/panta-rei-agriturismo-biologico\/4XssS\" target=\"_blank\">this organic farm<\/a><\/strong>, built entirely according to the principles of green building, awaits you.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Lake Piediluco<\/h2>\n<h3>At the foot of the sacred\u00a0wood<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9216\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9216\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7358041770_002c533466_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Piediluco\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7358041770_002c533466_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/7358041770_002c533466_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Mike via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>This is the meaning of Piediluco, the name of a <strong>picturesque<\/strong> town, not far from Terni, and its lake. The Alps are far away, yet the Lake Piediluco recalls an alpine stretch of water. Its dimensions are modest yet the <strong>atmosphere<\/strong> is <strong>magical<\/strong> and the view\u00a0is fascinating. All around there are <strong>thick<\/strong> <strong>forests<\/strong> and rolling hills including Mount Caperno, cone-shaped, and often\u00a0called Mountain of Echo for out of it you can hear a clear echo, in favorable conditions, of an entire endecasillabo. A few steps away is the amazing <strong>Marmore<\/strong> <strong>Falls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: to visit Piediluco Lake and the Umbrian region there is no better structure that the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-terni\/bed-breakfast\/b-b-i-cavalieri-del-lago\/Mcssk\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B I Cavalieri del Lago<\/a><\/strong>, a stone <strong>villa<\/strong> on the shores of the lake, surrounded by greenery with a beautiful <strong>heated<\/strong> <strong>pool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Lake Bracciano<\/h2>\n<h3>A charming place\u00a0and a suggestive\u00a0castle not far from Rome<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9215\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9215 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/14348753033_859bcd617a_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Bracciano and its castle\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/14348753033_859bcd617a_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/14348753033_859bcd617a_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Dorli Photography via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>You have two options: visit the amazing <strong>Castle<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Orsini<\/strong> and from there admire the lake or take a <strong>sailboat<\/strong> and admire from the lake the Bracciano Castle, one of the most beautiful European houses. The result is the same: a breathtaking view, <strong>perfect<\/strong> and exciting <strong>atmosphere<\/strong>. The Castle dominates with its majesty its\u00a0town that has ancient origins. Around \u00a0between forests, olive groves and nature you&#8217;ll find\u00a0<strong>archaeological<\/strong> <strong>remains<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: from Bracciano,\u00a0in a few minutes you can reach <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-roma\/bed-breakfast\/casacoco\/wmQ1x\" target=\"_blank\">Casacoco&#8217;<\/a><\/strong>, the delightful and charming refuge in the <strong>Roman<\/strong> <strong>Tuscia<\/strong>, with renewable electricity and solar panels.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Lake Iseo<\/h2>\n<h3>The hidden gem<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9214\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9214\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/16037172702_03c8dae714_o-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Iseo\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/16037172702_03c8dae714_o-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/16037172702_03c8dae714_o-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by *Ivan Zanotti Photo* via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We often forget, because in the North there are greater lake, but it really has nothing to envy to its more famous neighbors. He knows those who live there, because you need just\u00a0a summer <strong>sunset<\/strong> to find peace. Magical ancient <strong>villages<\/strong> invite you to relax with a glass of Franciacorta <strong>wine<\/strong>, different species of birds flying over the turquoise waters, approaching the picturesque <strong>islands<\/strong> of the lake, the small gems, those of Loreto and San Paolo, and the larger Montisola.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: close to the magical Lake Iseo you can find the romantic <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-bergamo\/accommodation\/castello-di-zorzino\/6pB7j\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Zorzino<\/strong> <strong>Castle<\/strong><\/a> from which several apartments were recovered or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-brescia\/farm-house\/cascina-clarabella\/0m3M7\" target=\"_blank\">this nice organic farmhouse tha produces Franciacorta DOCG <\/a><\/strong>near the picturesque Iseo town.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Lake Orta<\/h2>\n<h3>Islands and monasteries<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9208\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9208\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/308871177_3a1819639b_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Orta\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/308871177_3a1819639b_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/308871177_3a1819639b_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by dm1795 via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>We are in <strong>Piedmont<\/strong> and near the larger Lake Maggiore there&#8217;s\u00a0a pearl set among thick <strong>forests<\/strong> of chestnut and beech trees and mountains. It&#8217;s perfect for those looking for <strong>secret<\/strong> <strong>places<\/strong>, far away from mass tourism. The villages are elegant and <strong>romantic<\/strong> and\u00a0nature is still <strong>wild<\/strong>. All this is enhanced by the <strong>islands<\/strong> in the lake, which look like small diamonds. The island of San Giulio gives new emotions and the <strong>basilica<\/strong>, with the facade and steps directly on water, alone is worth the whole trip.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: Nestled in the picturesque scenery of Lake Orta, in its most important village there&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-novara\/hotel\/villa-crespi\/5g0jd\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Villa<\/strong> <strong>Crespi<\/strong><\/a>, perfect place for a <strong>romantic<\/strong> <strong>getaway<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Lake Maggiore<\/h2>\n<h3>Unique charme<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9213\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9213\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/3051014954_98bd6ff064_b-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Maggiore\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/3051014954_98bd6ff064_b-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/3051014954_98bd6ff064_b-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by J\u00fcrgen Mangelsdorf via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>It does not need big introductions, Lake Maggiore is known throughout the world and artists and writers have often spoken of its\u00a0beauty. Montesquieu described it this way: &#8220;<em>Often the surprise is aroused in the soul because this can not reconcile what it\u00a0sees with what it\u00a0saw. There is in Italy a large lake called\u00a0Lake Maggiore; it is a small sea whose edges do not show anything but wild nature. In the middle of the lake, fifteen miles away by the lake shore, there are two islands of a mile round , so-called Borromeo, which are, in my opinion, the most beautiful place in the world. The soul is surprised by this romance contrast, recalling with delight the wonders of the novels, in which after passing rocks and arid countries, you find yourself in enchanted places.<\/em> &#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: close to the basin\u00a0you will find two eco-friendly\u00a0accommodations, the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-varese\/bed-breakfast\/b-b-il-gatto-nero\/3PmdL\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B Il Gatto Nero<\/a> nestled in the <strong>woods<\/strong> 650m above sea level and the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-varese\/bed-breakfast\/b-b-verdeazzurro\/dZrRz\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B VerdeAzzurro<\/a>\u00a0for a rural holiday with\u00a0sweet <strong>donkeys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Lake Arvo<\/h2>\n<h3>In the heart of the Sila Park<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9212\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9212\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/9454887413_68902cf517_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Arvo\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/9454887413_68902cf517_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/9454887413_68902cf517_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Luca Galli via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A <strong>national<\/strong> <strong>park<\/strong> of 150,000 hectares of natural treasures: different landscapes, medieval <strong>villages<\/strong>, beautiful forests, rolling <strong>highlands<\/strong>; It is the wild corner of <strong>Calabria<\/strong>. The symbols of this vast land, so rich and beautiful are the woods, the wolves and the lakes. Among the latter there is Arvo, an <strong>artificial<\/strong>\u00a0basin in the province of Cosenza, that invites us\u00a0to relaxation, for\u00a0a day of fishing\u00a0or a trip on a pedalo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: The accommodation\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-cosenza\/hostel\/la-fattoria-dei-ricordi\/0kHSp\" target=\"_blank\">Fattoria dei Ricordi<\/a>, WWF oasis, invites you to discover this corner of Calabria offering you comfortable rooms and a great breakfast with fresh milk and delicious homemade desserts.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Lake Caldonazzo<\/h2>\n<h3>Dive into an alpine lake<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9211\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9211\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/21411462380_b08c1d047c_k-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Caldonazzo\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/21411462380_b08c1d047c_k-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/21411462380_b08c1d047c_k-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">photo by Andrea Omizzolo via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Among the green <strong>massifs<\/strong> of Trentino, lies a large body of water, perfect for a <strong>summer<\/strong> <strong>holiday<\/strong>. We are in <strong>Valsugana,<\/strong>\u00a0area dotted with orchards and typical Trentino&#8217;s\u00a0villages and despite the large number of tourists, the Caldonazzo Lake is an oasis of love. It is an alpine lake, but the water temperatures easily reach 24\u00b0 in August, making it one of the warmest lakes in southern Europe. It is a paradise for those who love <strong>water<\/strong> <strong>sports<\/strong> like canoeing, windsurfing and water skiing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong> <strong>stay<\/strong>: breathe the scent of <strong>wood<\/strong> and nature at Alessandra and Alex&#8217;s home, 200 meters from Lake Caldonazzo. The <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-trento\/bed-breakfast\/b-b-casa-sul-lago\/QdL7x\" target=\"_blank\">B&amp;B Casa sul Lago<\/a> will delight you with excellent <strong>organic<\/strong> <strong>breakfast<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Lake Nembia<\/h2>\n<h3>Foxes, deer and roe deer<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_9210\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-9210\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/lago_nembia_estate-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Lake Nembia\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/lago_nembia_estate-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/04\/lago_nembia_estate-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Lake Nembia<\/div><\/div>\n<p>A natural oasis within the beautiful <strong>Adamello<\/strong>&#8211;<strong>Brenta<\/strong> Nature <strong>Park<\/strong> is the Nembia Lake, a small basin\u00a0of water surrounded by woods inhabited\u00a0by the typical <strong>alpine<\/strong> <strong>fauna<\/strong>. You\u00a0just have to sit back and relax, in front of this show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where to stay<\/strong>: discover the wonders of Trentino and the other lakes staying at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/IT-trento\/hotel\/garni-lago-nembia\/Hxdfc\" target=\"_blank\">Garn\u00ec Lake Nembia<\/a>, a hotel dedicated to sports and wellness immersed in an\u00a0enchanting scenery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover photo by\u00a0Bastian Sander via Flickr<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>You might also like:<\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/maira-valley-children\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 things to do in Maira Valley with children<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/02\/wonders-of-nature\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 wonders of nature that will leave you speechless<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/eco-friendly-glamping-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Top 5 eco friendly Glamping in Italy<\/a><\/h4>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/5-low-cost-itineraries-italy\/\" target=\"_blank\">5 low cost itineraries for your summer holidays in Italy<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pearls set in unforgettable landscapes, stretches of water surrounded by pristine\u00a0countryside and picturesque villages: Italy is a rich country of lakes, often known around the world, and they are ideal for a relaxing holiday, among\u00a0walking on the greenery, some hours\u00a0under the sun, tours\u00a0on a sailing boat and unforgettable moments with your partner, friends or family. 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