The Easter holidays include a long weekend that allows you to plan a day trip or something different from the usual. The Easter and Easter Monday period usually coincides with the arrival of spring, the sun starts to get warmer, the trees are in bloom, and the birds chirp happily. That’s why when people ask what to do on Easter Monday, almost all answers involve outdoor places.
Whether it’s a day trip or a lunch in a friend’s garden, the essential thing is to have fun and feel good, even if it’s not always easy to please everyone. Your friends and family have nothing to suggest? Or maybe they’re all busy and you find yourself alone?
Join groups of people who share your interests and want to travel and discover new places.
By the sea, in the mountains or in the countryside? If you want to get away from your area a bit, here are 5 ideas and suggestions to organize a day to spend in good company.
1. Trentino – The Valley of the Lakes
Just a few kilometers from Trentolies this enchanted area that includes more than seven lakes, as well as medieval villages, castles, vineyards, and olive groves. Here, nature offers an unrepeatable spectacle: Mediterranean vegetation blends with alpine flora, creating a stunning landscape to admire and explore. Walking along the trails, you’ll also find small rural villages surrounded by rare scenic views. If you don’t have much time and don’t know which lakes to visit, know that the most famous are Lake Terlago, Lake Cavedine, the Lamar Lakes, and Lake Toblino. Wine lovers should know that Vino Santo is produced here, in a territory that spans several provinces of nature offers a unique spectacle: Mediterranean vegetation blends with alpine flora, creating a stunning landscape to admire and explore. Walking along the trails, you'll also find small rural villages surrounded by views of rare beauty. If you don't have much time and are unsure which lakes to visit, know that the most famous are Lake Terlago, Lake Cavedine, the Lamar Lakes, and Lake Toblino. Wine lovers should know that here Vino Santo is produced, in a region spanning several provinces of Veneto and Friuli, where the marvelous Venetian or Palladian Villas are found. They are called so because they were created by architect Andrea Palladio in the 1500s. They were intended for the most prominent families of the area and are an example of elegance and splendor. There are about 60, of which 24 are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You can visit them individually, but we recommend taking part in one of the mini cruises that cross the Brenta River on special boats designed to admire the villas from the water. Usually, the tour stops at the most important villas, and you can visit their interiors.
3. Umbria – Clitunno Springs
Between Foligno and Spoleto, in the heart of Umbrialies the wonderful Clitunno Springs park. This place feels magical and is perfect for visitors of all ages. Nature offers beautiful and colorful landscapes, and there is a lake that runs through almost the entire park. You can stroll and admire the dense vegetation as well as the animals living in the pond. Don’t miss the Clitunno Temple, an ancient well-preserved temple, recognized as a World Heritage Site, nestled in the woods, along with wonderful waterfalls and caves, surrounded by lush vegetation. It’s named so because it was commissioned by Pope Gregory XVI in 1834. Today there are many options; the important thing is to take advantage of good weather to be outdoors. Always try to have a plan B in case of very uncertain weather or bad conditions.
Italy offers an embarrassment of choices among cultural destinations to explore, natural parks to adventure in, or countryside to relax and enjoy a picnic. Comfortable clothes and shoes: Easter Monday is a day to spend in the spirit of relaxation and carefreeness.