The Lake Trasimeno is one of the many wonders of Italy, nestled among the hills of Umbria. It is one of the largest lakes in our country, with its 128 km² of surface area and is the heart of the Lake Trasimeno Regional Park, a protected area since 1996.
Within it, Lake Trasimeno hosts three small islands: Polvese Island, Isola Maggiore and Minore Island. They are among the main attractions that every year draw thousands of tourists from all over Italy, also interested in the picturesque villages that overlook the lake directly.
Here you can visit places of inestimable beauty, an ideal destination for any kind of holiday. From a day trip to a romantic weekend, to a trip with family or friends, you will find opportunities for relaxation and fun and a lush and unspoiled nature.
One-Day Trip to Lake Trasimeno: Polvese Island
Located in the southeast area of Lake Trasimeno, Polvese Island is the largest of the three islands present. It is an uninhabited place used as a scientific and educational park and is the ideal place to enjoy breathtaking views and sunsets.
Here you can visit the Rocca, an ancient fortress dating back to the 15th century. The building is surrounded by walls interrupted by towers and can only be visited with a guide. Nearby stands the medieval church of San Giuliano, built over the remains of a Roman villa, and the Aquatic Plants Garden, also known as the Piscina Porcinai.
Built by architect Pietro Porcinai in the late 1950s, it offers a truly extraordinary spectacle, with its hundreds of aquatic plants and the large lawn where olive trees, lavenders, myrtles, and thymes grow.
Finally, you cannot miss a visit to the Monastery of the Olivetan Monks and the Church.
Lastly, you can visit the Captain's Palace, once the residence of the holder of the office of Captain of the People and the Medieval Small Palace, dating back to the 13th century.
One-Day Trip to Lake Trasimeno: Minore Island
Minore Island is the one whose history is least known . It rises to a height of about 200 meters (at its highest point) and has a surface area of just 0.05 km². Like Polvese Island, it is also uninhabited. However, it is often a destination for those seeking some time to dedicate to themselves.
Here, in fact, it is not uncommon to come across some hermits who rely on the only existing building, namely a dwelling where the island's caretaker once lived. However, recently some bungalows have also been built, used occasionally by the Baldeschi Counts of Perugia, owners of the island.
What, however, attracts many tourists is the so-called mystery of the white trees. For some, their peculiar color would be the result of strange experiments. In reality, it is only the consequence of the massive presence of birds of various species that live and breed here undisturbed. undisturbed.
Castiglione del Lago
Castiglione del Lago is one of the most important places to visit in Umbria. It is a small medieval village that stands atop a hill on the western shores of Lake Trasimeno. In past centuries, it was a highly sought-after location due to its favorable position, attracting the attention of the Etruscans and Romans alike.
For this reason, its fortifications have undergone several destructions and continuous restorations, but even today and sign up for our organized events. You will live a unique and exclusive experience, through which you will discover a new way to travel.