From Bisentina Island, in Lake Bolsena at the Sabatini Mountains where Lake Bracciano is located. A naturalistic and pleasant route in the land of Lazio.
First day
Bisentina Island, in Lake Bolsena, the largest volcanic basin in Europe
Served by the boats of the Alto Lazio company, the island is a triumph of rare and ancient vegetation: holm oaks, oaks, lindens, ancient olive trees, meadows and cultivated fields. Among the greenery, there is also the Renaissance church of SS. Giacomo and Cristoforo, accompanied by a beautiful Italian-style garden.
Back on the mainland, you can take the Cassia road, which quickly leads to Lake Vico, the heart of the Cimini Mountains and home to a Natural Reserve covering 3346 hectares, with completely different environments: the lake with the reed bed, the wet area; the cultivated hazelnut fields and, at higher altitudes, the chestnut trees, coppice and high forest, where several species of birds of prey also live. In several locations, “nature trails” have been set up, there are equipped areas for stops and picnics, and bicycles, canoes and pedal boats can be rented.
