my tips
Visite turistiche
a day trip by boat with a stop on the island is a must with or without a bike
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Monte Isola
a day trip by boat with a stop on the island is a must with or without a bike
(20 minutes by car)
splendid medieval village very well preserved by the proud villagers: flowered wooden balconies, houses decorated with ancient agricultural tools.
Ancient crafts still active: water mill for grinding grain, forge with mallet moved by the mill for iron processing!
tips:
- visit the water mill and buy fresh flour for your recipes or, even better, ready-made biscuits cooked with it
- visit the forge and buy your handcrafted sword (or your craft knife)
- go for a drink at the "Antico bar" the name (antico means old) is a promise kept: a step back in time, with a coffee!
- at the end of August it hosts a beautiful artisan market exhibition that cannot be missed
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Bienno
(20 minutes by car)
splendid medieval village very well preserved by the proud villagers: flowered wooden balconies, houses decorated with ancient agricultural tools.
Ancient crafts still active: water mill for grinding grain, forge with mallet moved by the mill for iron processing!
tips:
- visit the water mill and buy fresh flour for your recipes or, even better, ready-made biscuits cooked with it
- visit the forge and buy your handcrafted sword (or your craft knife)
- go for a drink at the "Antico bar" the name (antico means old) is a promise kept: a step back in time, with a coffee!
- at the end of August it hosts a beautiful artisan market exhibition that cannot be missed
(1km from home)
private beach, bar and all water sports activities available!
(courses / rent boats, motorboats, surfing, canoeing, sup)
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S.S.D. Sportaction a r.l.
Via Grè(1km from home)
private beach, bar and all water sports activities available!
(courses / rent boats, motorboats, surfing, canoeing, sup)
old iron mine
now open (by reservation only) with caving guides from CAI (Italian Alpine Club)
tip: it is a gem that very few know, but if you are trained, you do not suffer from claustrophobia and you want to have this unique experience I will put you in contact with the right people
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Pisogne
old iron mine
now open (by reservation only) with caving guides from CAI (Italian Alpine Club)
tip: it is a gem that very few know, but if you are trained, you do not suffer from claustrophobia and you want to have this unique experience I will put you in contact with the right people
flowers and bonbons in a magical place: an old train station restored as a scenography of the film Ameliè
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Bohem Fiori - Bon Bon Confetteria - Caffè - Bistrot
15 Via Romaflowers and bonbons in a magical place: an old train station restored as a scenography of the film Ameliè
Le Guide ai Quartieri
a bay with vertical rocky blocks overlooking the lake: a cool landscape reached along an old road overlooking the lake, super panoramic and no traffic
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Riva di Solto
a bay with vertical rocky blocks overlooking the lake: a cool landscape reached along an old road overlooking the lake, super panoramic and no traffic
path n.565 that crosses the wood overlooking the lake.
very scenic
tip:
- you don't need a car, you start from the Castro cemetery
- along the way you will also meet a free climbing gym
- bring your water bottle and sandwiches and stop at one of the picnic tables
Via Monte Clemo
Via Monte Clemopath n.565 that crosses the wood overlooking the lake.
very scenic
tip:
- you don't need a car, you start from the Castro cemetery
- along the way you will also meet a free climbing gym
- bring your water bottle and sandwiches and stop at one of the picnic tables
Inglese
modern amphitheater with splendid panoramic views, forgotten by the inhabitants and unknown to tourists
= perfect place for rest and tranquility
tip: at dawn to do yoga or gymnastics
in the evening for a romantic toast or a silent joint
(must go with a full moon)
Castro
Inglese
modern amphitheater with splendid panoramic views, forgotten by the inhabitants and unknown to tourists
= perfect place for rest and tranquility
tip: at dawn to do yoga or gymnastics
in the evening for a romantic toast or a silent joint
(must go with a full moon)
Informazioni sulla città/località
(30km distance)
one of the best preserved medieval cities
Tip: park in the lower modern part of the city and go up to the upper medieval city with the historic old cable car
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Bergamo
(30km distance)
one of the best preserved medieval cities
Tip: park in the lower modern part of the city and go up to the upper medieval city with the historic old cable car
(40 km distance)
old town combines many historical periods: Roman archaeological park, gothic and baroque churches, modernist architecture ... museums, shopping....
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Brescia
(40 km distance)
old town combines many historical periods: Roman archaeological park, gothic and baroque churches, modernist architecture ... museums, shopping....
old road now transformed into a pedestrian promenade and cycle path
fantastic scenery, traffic-free tranquility (great for children)
tips: choose the right time for you: the morning is sunny, the afternoon is shady and very windy (surfer's paradise, as you will see)
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Vello
old road now transformed into a pedestrian promenade and cycle path
fantastic scenery, traffic-free tranquility (great for children)
tips: choose the right time for you: the morning is sunny, the afternoon is shady and very windy (surfer's paradise, as you will see)
Milan
...what else?
1hour away by car
this location offers 3 curious attractions:
- a walking path in the "piramids"' park, very particular phenomena of rock erosion
- the footprint of a REAL dinosaur in the rock
- the wood of the gnomes: a trekking path in a wood where local carpenters artists have carved fairytale figures among the trees (gnomes, fairies, mushrooms, animals ...).
perfect for children!
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Zone
this location offers 3 curious attractions:
- a walking path in the "piramids"' park, very particular phenomena of rock erosion
- the footprint of a REAL dinosaur in the rock
- the wood of the gnomes: a trekking path in a wood where local carpenters artists have carved fairytale figures among the trees (gnomes, fairies, mushrooms, animals ...).
perfect for children!
Offerta gastronomica
typical : on the menu traditional dishes cooked without paying attention to health: buttery, tasty and ABUNDANT! accompanied by wine and grappa
secondhand furniture
La Tana Da Mario
58 Via Marconitypical : on the menu traditional dishes cooked without paying attention to health: buttery, tasty and ABUNDANT! accompanied by wine and grappa
secondhand furniture
restaurant for luch and also chef's pizza and hamburgher in the evening. good prices (and evening discounts for artsandcrafts guests!) (€)
tip:
- fixed price menu (10€) for midweek lunch with a good choice of local and regional dishes with seasonal products
- chef icio's burghers are the best (value for money)
Ristorante Pizzeria Marconi 69
69 Via G. Marconirestaurant for luch and also chef's pizza and hamburgher in the evening. good prices (and evening discounts for artsandcrafts guests!) (€)
tip:
- fixed price menu (10€) for midweek lunch with a good choice of local and regional dishes with seasonal products
- chef icio's burghers are the best (value for money)
pizza and fish (and more) 5 minutes from home (€€)
tips:
- book an outdoor table for the evening, under the olive trees illuminated by a thousand lights: it is very atmospheric.
- free to drink alcohol and walk home ;)
Vulcano
18 Piazza del Portopizza and fish (and more) 5 minutes from home (€€)
tips:
- book an outdoor table for the evening, under the olive trees illuminated by a thousand lights: it is very atmospheric.
- free to drink alcohol and walk home ;)
Homemade ice cream
tip: the bar has a panoramic terrace on the upper floor (not everyone knows): ask for a table there and enjoy one of the special ice cream cups (I recommend coffee or chocolate affogati)
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Centrale
2 Via G. A. GregoriniHomemade ice cream
tip: the bar has a panoramic terrace on the upper floor (not everyone knows): ask for a table there and enjoy one of the special ice cream cups (I recommend coffee or chocolate affogati)
it's called SPONGADA,
is the typical local dessert: a glazed buttery sweet bread, traditionally cooked at Easter.
Try those from this bakery!
tip: take home a couple for next breakfast , with jam they are great!
Forneria Zanelli
1 Piazza Vescovo Corna Pellegriniit's called SPONGADA,
is the typical local dessert: a glazed buttery sweet bread, traditionally cooked at Easter.
Try those from this bakery!
tip: take home a couple for next breakfast , with jam they are great!
Elegant evening cocktail bar for excellent cocktails
tip: beautiful inside but also the garden
wand 50
50 Via TadiniElegant evening cocktail bar for excellent cocktails
tip: beautiful inside but also the garden
wide variety of beers to choose from,
THE lake iseo brewery
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La Lanterna Beer Bar
6 Via Giacomo Matteottiwide variety of beers to choose from,
THE lake iseo brewery
food and cocktail in a great location: on a jetty above the water
tip: sunset aperitif !
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DARSENA 21
9 Via C. Battistifood and cocktail in a great location: on a jetty above the water
tip: sunset aperitif !
sea fried fish - street food, but also with outdoor tables overlooking the lake.
tip: coffee offered by the owner, a small gesture but great for the digestion of frying!
Modular Point
2 Via Battista Cristinisea fried fish - street food, but also with outdoor tables overlooking the lake.
tip: coffee offered by the owner, a small gesture but great for the digestion of frying!
Consigli per viaggiatori
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a day trip by boats
to see all the small villages from the lake and stop where you like!
Tip: buy a daily ticket: save money and take all the time you need.
On some evenings there are also night cruises with the possibility of having dinner on board!
Frasi utili
"PòOTA"
is the typical local word and it covers a wide range of meanings, so much so that if you ask a local to translate the meaning for you they will be in great difficulty.
it means a little bit of everything :)
it is said to justify a small inconvenience (a delay, a misunderstanding), to draw attention to something, to urge, to stall ...
well ... you say it, you have a good chance of saying it at the right time and looking like a local :)
Muoversi in zona
color guide for car parks
blue> for a fee
yellow> only for residents (not you)
white> free, for everyone and without paying
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local market on Saturdays morning (8 - 13) in Lovere
clothes and food
tip:
- go with a walk (20 minutes from home) parking is very difficult
- buy the local cheese salami here, they are the best: excellent value for money
- even freshly cooked skewered chicken is a good lunchtime saver
Metodi per risparmiare
buy cheeses and salami in local markets to save money
buy cheeses and salami in local markets:
the closest:
Friday morning> Pisogne (10 minutes by car from home)
Saturday morning> Lovere (20 minutes walk from home)
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art's festivals
the whole summer is animated by festivals and musical / theatrical / artisan and gastronomic reviews.
Find out at the tourist information point (online or in the lovere office) to choose the one that's right for you.
Tip:
- choose open air concerts by the lake for the atmosphere and those in historic houses (churches / museums) to mix the arts
- in the artisan fairs there are always gastronomic restaurants where local housewives cook: do not miss the opportunity to eat there. excellent homemade quality and moderate prices