Lake Bolsena, one of Italy’s best kept secrets, lies on the borders of Tuscany, Umbria and Latium in Central Italy. It fills a crater of an extinct volcano which has helped to enrich its waters with a colourful marine and plant life. There is a superb range of activities to pursue around Lake Bolsena.
Go for a refreshing swim from one of several sandy beaches on the lake’s shores or rent a boat to sail around its picturesque perimeter.
Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Torre San Severo in Umbria close to Lake Bolsena where yo can experience a wealth of tourist activities and attractions
Visit the town of Bolsena, built on the edge of the lake which dates back to Etruscan times when it was called Volsini. Bolsena hosts a colourful flower festival in the summer and is famous for its exquisitely kept gardens. Read more about this beautiful place in our article, ‘Visit the Lakeside Town of Bolsena in Latium’.
Go for a refreshing swim from one of several sandy beaches on the lake’s shores or rent a boat to sail around its picturesque perimeter.
Stay in a beautiful villa rental in Torre San Severo in Umbria close to Lake Bolsena where yo can experience a wealth of tourist activities and attractions
Visit the town of Bolsena, built on the edge of the lake which dates back to Etruscan times when it was called Volsini. Bolsena hosts a colourful flower festival in the summer and is famous for its exquisitely kept gardens. Read more about this beautiful place in our article, ‘Visit the Lakeside Town of Bolsena in Latium’.
The lake gradually began to fill with water around 370,000 years ago when the last significant surface volcanic activity ceased. The lava cooled and hardened into rock to make a perfect basin for the lake to form. Two islands sprang up within Lake Bolsena when two underwater eruptions occurred around 104 BC. They’re called Bisentina and Martena.
Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a hiking trail around the scenic Lake Bolsena. The land is very fertile around here due to the soil enriched with volcanic ash and has produced lots of colourful vegetation. Why not pick up some delicious local cheese, olives, cold cut meats and crusty bread to bring with you on a picnic lunch as you embark on a beautiful trail; it’s guaranteed to be a magical experience!
Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a hiking trail around the scenic Lake Bolsena. The land is very fertile around here due to the soil enriched with volcanic ash and has produced lots of colourful vegetation. Why not pick up some delicious local cheese, olives, cold cut meats and crusty bread to bring with you on a picnic lunch as you embark on a beautiful trail; it’s guaranteed to be a magical experience!
Lake Bolsena is oval in shape, typical of volcanic lakes and is surrounded by a pretty range of towns and villages like Marta, Tuscania, Valentano and Viterbo to name but a few. Read more about this fascinating place in our article titled, ‘Tour the Surrounding Towns and Villages of Lake Bolsena’.
So visit Lake Bolsena for yourself and experience the peaceful watery atmosphere that has replaced the fiery history of this volcanic site!
So visit Lake Bolsena for yourself and experience the peaceful watery atmosphere that has replaced the fiery history of this volcanic site!
Photo credits
picture 2: Hans Peter Schaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: M7 / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Hans Peter Schaefer / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: M7 / CC BY-SA 3.0
