Tag Archives: Lake Bracciano

‘Magnificent lakes and majestic mountains’: Readers’ tips from Europe

Italy for a few more Dolomites Alleghe in Belluno, 80 miles north of Venice, is a picturesque town on a magnificent lake, surrounded by the magnificent eastern Dolomites. We found the streets truly charming, the local cuisine exceptional and enjoyed exciting walks where we hardly encountered another living creature. Alleghe was the perfect base from… Read More »

Another Italian lakeside destination offering tranquil escapes without the crowds

Trasimeno, in northwestern Umbria, is the largest lake in central Italy – alamy Italy has many natural lakes to explore beyond the famous destinations in the north. Many of them are concentrated in the heart of the country, including the beautiful Lake Bracciano and Lake Bolsena in Lazio and Lake Trasimeno in Umbria. Each is… Read More »