Introducing Lago Trasimeno
It would have been easy for drop-dead gorgeous Lago Trasimeno to become a holiday haven for busloads of Northern European sun-seekers, à la the coast of Le Marche. Granted, you’ll find plenty of such folks during the summer months, but the majority of the area – outside Passignano and a strip leaving San Feliciano – has thankfully eschewed the Stalinist high-rise monoarchitecture of such Adriatic holiday villages. Agriturismi cover the hills like the omnipresent sunflower, historic Castiglione del Lago folds travellers in gently to allow room for all, and everyone respects the delicate ecology of the precious lake.
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Outside of overcrowded August, relaxed visitors enjoy the water sports, local cuisine, never-ending walking trails and Umbria’s best hostel, located on its own practically private island.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Beaches near Florence- where to go
by mike9 05 August 2011
Do you require a sea beach or would you consider some of the little places on Lake Trasimeno - through trains from Florence every couple…
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Transportation options from northern Umbria to Sorrento
by karenmarlo 26 July 2011
We're going to be near Lake Trasimeno in Magione and will need to get to Sorrento from there. I've looked at the trains and once we get…
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RE: Italy in September for 18 days
by mike9 15 July 2011
Cortona to San Gim is quite a way - not impossible for a day but you'll be doing a lot of driving past Siena, Monteriggio etc. However…
