Iseo lake Guidebook
Entertainment & Activities
rental of canoes, kayaks, sailing, surfing (even private courses with license release), with solarium, children's play area and bar with lake view. the rate is daily (special offert for families)and with a membership card of 10 € you get discounted price for the whole season (if you go there often, maybe for a course, it's convenient). It is located along the road that goes from Castro to Riva di solto, in GRE locality
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S.S.D. Sportaction a r.l.
Via Grèrental of canoes, kayaks, sailing, surfing (even private courses with license release), with solarium, children's play area and bar with lake view. the rate is daily (special offert for families)and with a membership card of 10 € you get discounted price for the whole season (if you go there often, maybe for a course, it's convenient). It is located along the road that goes from Castro to Riva di solto, in GRE locality
Franciacorta Golf Club
34, B Via Provincialethe baths of boario are the closest, but these are among the most beautiful in Italy: they are a bit far, but in the day you can make a round trip through the mountain passes of the cycling tour of Italy. there are two factories: I recommend the old one to stay in the tunnels dug and used by the ancient Romans!
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Hotel Bagni Vecchi
SS38the baths of boario are the closest, but these are among the most beautiful in Italy: they are a bit far, but in the day you can make a round trip through the mountain passes of the cycling tour of Italy. there are two factories: I recommend the old one to stay in the tunnels dug and used by the ancient Romans!
FREE CLIMBING
the cemetery is 3 minutes walk from home: leaving the house take the path uphill to the right then continue uphill to the left: from here, looking at the entrance gate of the cemetery you see on your right a road that leads to a very popular rock gym, which is a total of 10 minutes walk from the house. take the road, follow it always, at some point becomes a path and shortly after you will find the rock climbing gym (on the real rock) for free clymber: it is beautiful, well equipped, with many routes and free
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FREE CLIMBING
the cemetery is 3 minutes walk from home: leaving the house take the path uphill to the right then continue uphill to the left: from here, looking at the entrance gate of the cemetery you see on your right a road that leads to a very popular rock gym, which is a total of 10 minutes walk from the house. take the road, follow it always, at some point becomes a path and shortly after you will find the rock climbing gym (on the real rock) for free clymber: it is beautiful, well equipped, with many routes and free
Food Scene
very typical trattoria (my favorite!): home and local dishes, very good and generouse portions. cheap prices (10 euros a dish) you can take home packaged for lunch the next day !
interior furnished with old furniture and farm tools, cozy and typical
La Tana Da Mario
58 Via Marconivery typical trattoria (my favorite!): home and local dishes, very good and generouse portions. cheap prices (10 euros a dish) you can take home packaged for lunch the next day !
interior furnished with old furniture and farm tools, cozy and typical
homemade bread (only we) and pizza with natural leavening, farm products (sausages) to eat on the spot or take away.
Ristorante Pizzeria Marconi 69
69 Via G. Marconihomemade bread (only we) and pizza with natural leavening, farm products (sausages) to eat on the spot or take away.
coffee but above all very good ice cream with a wide selection of flavors and garnished cups. Beautiful location along the lakeside with a panoramic terrace on the top floor. also lunches and dinners on reservation on the terrace.
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Centrale
2 Via G. A. Gregorinicoffee but above all very good ice cream with a wide selection of flavors and garnished cups. Beautiful location along the lakeside with a panoramic terrace on the top floor. also lunches and dinners on reservation on the terrace.
a small cafe inside but with many tables on the outdoor square overlooking the lake in a small fishing village (Riva di Solto). very calm. great for a relaxing aperitif. you can get there by bike, along a beautiful scenic road that runs along the lake
Caffè del Porto
46 Via Portoa small cafe inside but with many tables on the outdoor square overlooking the lake in a small fishing village (Riva di Solto). very calm. great for a relaxing aperitif. you can get there by bike, along a beautiful scenic road that runs along the lake
Lake fish specialties and beautiful suggestive location on Monteisola. reach it by boat!
Ristorante Vittoria Di Bracchi Fiorenzo
Lake fish specialties and beautiful suggestive location on Monteisola. reach it by boat!
starred and luxury restaurant in franciacorta (top area of production of Italian sparkling wine). elegant restaurant, local cuisine reinterpreted by the starred chef, wide selection of wines. expensive, of course
Due Colombe
13 Via Forestistarred and luxury restaurant in franciacorta (top area of production of Italian sparkling wine). elegant restaurant, local cuisine reinterpreted by the starred chef, wide selection of wines. expensive, of course
franciacorta is the top area of Italian sparkling wine production: if you love good wine with bubbles, take a tour of the cellars (some, like Berlucchi organizes guided tours) and taste the excellences of Italian sparkling wine!
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Cantine di Franciacorta
98 Via Iseofranciacorta is the top area of Italian sparkling wine production: if you love good wine with bubbles, take a tour of the cellars (some, like Berlucchi organizes guided tours) and taste the excellences of Italian sparkling wine!
Parks & Nature
old road that runs along the lake. closed to traffic: only pedestrians and bike paths and surfers. nice walk and beaches along the way. in Vello there is a bar with a very pleasant public beach
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Fleece-cycle-pedestrian track Toline
Strada Statale 510old road that runs along the lake. closed to traffic: only pedestrians and bike paths and surfers. nice walk and beaches along the way. in Vello there is a bar with a very pleasant public beach
small "secret" grassy beach overlooking the lake, quiet and charming just a few meters from the house
Lido Di Castro
Viale Romasmall "secret" grassy beach overlooking the lake, quiet and charming just a few meters from the house
Lawn beach with free entrance but equipped and cared for, with the possibility of renting deckchairs, gazebo with beds and curtains for privacy, a bar / restaurant and sometimes live concerts (in the evening). > this among the public but equipped beaches is my favorite
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Lido Mad Hops
15 Via Bres La EdoloLawn beach with free entrance but equipped and cared for, with the possibility of renting deckchairs, gazebo with beds and curtains for privacy, a bar / restaurant and sometimes live concerts (in the evening). > this among the public but equipped beaches is my favorite
wwf park created at the ancient peat quarries: walkways and piers and bridges overlook various tanks where various species of birds, fish and frogs live.
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Naturschutzgebiet Sebino
5 Via Europawwf park created at the ancient peat quarries: walkways and piers and bridges overlook various tanks where various species of birds, fish and frogs live.
lido equipped with swimming pool, games for children and outdoor bar, alongside you will also find a free beach (called "darsena") with a large lawn. sometimes live music in the evening
Lido Goia
Via Piangrandelido equipped with swimming pool, games for children and outdoor bar, alongside you will also find a free beach (called "darsena") with a large lawn. sometimes live music in the evening
here starts path 365 : path in the forest with spectacular views of the lake. easy and panoramic, ventilated. well marked, but little known (you'll meet only few local people on it). picnic tables along the way. very comfortable from home.
Via San Lorenzo
Via San Lorenzohere starts path 365 : path in the forest with spectacular views of the lake. easy and panoramic, ventilated. well marked, but little known (you'll meet only few local people on it). picnic tables along the way. very comfortable from home.
no traffic and panoramic street to Riva di Solto (a fishing village), overlooking the lake to go by bike or on foot (very popular among cyclists and runners). on the way you will find sporting club where you may rent bikes, canoes, boats and windsurfs. when you arrive at the longest and darkest tunnel, do not follow it, but go through the external path: here you will also find a free beach (not equipped).
SP ex Strada Statale 469
SS469no traffic and panoramic street to Riva di Solto (a fishing village), overlooking the lake to go by bike or on foot (very popular among cyclists and runners). on the way you will find sporting club where you may rent bikes, canoes, boats and windsurfs. when you arrive at the longest and darkest tunnel, do not follow it, but go through the external path: here you will also find a free beach (not equipped).
swimming pools for children and adults and garden for sunbathing
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Pools of Lovere
3 Via G. Pagliaswimming pools for children and adults and garden for sunbathing
Sightseeing
the largest lake island in Europe to be reached by boat (a boat trip to monteisola is amust!): you can walk along the coast over whole island (11 km), or climb to the summit, to see all the lake from above. Here is where contemporary artist Christo has perfformed "The Floating Piers in 2016". Famous for the production of nets, recognized among the best in the world (the goals of the World Cup and the Olympics come produced here).
Do not miss a stop at a restaurant by the lake to taste the local fish. You can also find picnic areas and bike rentals (If you bring your own on boat, you must pay the boat ticket for its)
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Monte Isola
the largest lake island in Europe to be reached by boat (a boat trip to monteisola is amust!): you can walk along the coast over whole island (11 km), or climb to the summit, to see all the lake from above. Here is where contemporary artist Christo has perfformed "The Floating Piers in 2016". Famous for the production of nets, recognized among the best in the world (the goals of the World Cup and the Olympics come produced here).
Do not miss a stop at a restaurant by the lake to taste the local fish. You can also find picnic areas and bike rentals (If you bring your own on boat, you must pay the boat ticket for its)
Shopping
local cheese shop run by production cooperatives. The best cheeses produced in the valley can be found here
Cissva Commerciale Srl
local cheese shop run by production cooperatives. The best cheeses produced in the valley can be found here
the best names in Italian fashion design discounted throughout the year.
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Franciacorta Village
1/2 Piazza Cascina Moiethe best names in Italian fashion design discounted throughout the year.
here on Saturday morning (8-12) there is the weekly market: clothes, shoes, but above all the skewered chicken, fried fish and salami and cheese directly from the farmers at favorable prices. also fruit and vegetables.
I recommend going there on foot or by bike to avoid parking problems.
the same market takes place in Pisogne on Friday morning.
Piazzale Marconi
49 Via G. Marconihere on Saturday morning (8-12) there is the weekly market: clothes, shoes, but above all the skewered chicken, fried fish and salami and cheese directly from the farmers at favorable prices. also fruit and vegetables.
I recommend going there on foot or by bike to avoid parking problems.
the same market takes place in Pisogne on Friday morning.
here on Friday morning (8-12) there is the weekly market: clothes, shoes, but above all fried fish, salami and cheese directly from farmers at favorable prices. also fruit and vegetables.
I recommend going there on ferry boat to avoid parking problems.
the same market takes place in Lovere on Saturday mornings.
Via Giuseppe Palini
Via Giuseppe Palinihere on Friday morning (8-12) there is the weekly market: clothes, shoes, but above all fried fish, salami and cheese directly from farmers at favorable prices. also fruit and vegetables.
I recommend going there on ferry boat to avoid parking problems.
the same market takes place in Lovere on Saturday mornings.
Essentials
the discount supermarket closer to home and more economically. It also has a reputed meats and cheeses with local products
LD Market Lovere
32 Via G. Pagliathe discount supermarket closer to home and more economically. It also has a reputed meats and cheeses with local products
big shopping center with shopping arcades and mc donald.
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Centro Commerciale Adamello
n. 2 Via Cassiano Serventibig shopping center with shopping arcades and mc donald.
Esine Hospital, Emergency Department
142 Via Alessandro Manzonihospital with first aid
S.S. Hospital Capitanio and Gerosa
9 Via Cavaliere Filippo Martinolihospital with first aid
L'oblò - Lavanderia a gettoni
87 Via G. MarconiArts & Culture
the oldest rock engravings in Europe (UNESCO park). an open-air gallery of ancient millennia
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National Park of Rock Engravings Naquane
the oldest rock engravings in Europe (UNESCO park). an open-air gallery of ancient millennia
Medieval fresco on the external wall of the church: it is a macabre dance that reminds everyone that death comes to everyone all the way: do not miss kings and popes depicted. very beautiful (free visit)
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Danza macabra
4 Vicolo S. BernardinoMedieval fresco on the external wall of the church: it is a macabre dance that reminds everyone that death comes to everyone all the way: do not miss kings and popes depicted. very beautiful (free visit)
"high bergamo" (via colleoni is its central street) is a perfectly preserved medieval city with all its ring of walls.
a jewel not to be missed!
Park in "the lower bergamo"(modern) city and limb up using the cogwheel train
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni
Via Bartolomeo Colleoni"high bergamo" (via colleoni is its central street) is a perfectly preserved medieval city with all its ring of walls.
a jewel not to be missed!
Park in "the lower bergamo"(modern) city and limb up using the cogwheel train
beautiful and varied city: Roman ruins, churches and medieval and renaissance historical center, fascist architecture: layers of history follow each other.
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Palazzo della Loggia
1 Piazza della Loggiabeautiful and varied city: Roman ruins, churches and medieval and renaissance historical center, fascist architecture: layers of history follow each other.
beautiful well-preserved medieval town with a water mill for grinding, a water hammer for working iron (visitable), and beautiful streets for walking. From August 18 to 26 there is a craft festival and gastronomy not to be missed, but it is always a beautiful country to visit all year round.
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Bienno
beautiful well-preserved medieval town with a water mill for grinding, a water hammer for working iron (visitable), and beautiful streets for walking. From August 18 to 26 there is a craft festival and gastronomy not to be missed, but it is always a beautiful country to visit all year round.
impossible to list everything in Milan for art and culture ... and shopping! but know that you are close: 1h and a half or less and there you are!
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Milan
impossible to list everything in Milan for art and culture ... and shopping! but know that you are close: 1h and a half or less and there you are!