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Lake Trasimeno (Lago Trasimeno)

Perugia, Italy
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Ranked #11 of 47 attractions in Perugia
Type: Bodies of Water
Activities: Hiking
Owner description: Lake Trasimeno is located in the heart of Italy, which makes it an ideal base for visiting Umbria and Tuscany, as well as providing unspoiled nature... more » Owner description: Lake Trasimeno is located in the heart of Italy, which makes it an ideal base for visiting Umbria and Tuscany, as well as providing unspoiled nature and a refuge of birds and fish for outdoor enthusiasts. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW via mobile

We saw it at the lovely town of Castiglione del Largo. My whole family enjoyed the vistas so much the first time we came, that we returned for a picnic later. The guidebook we had said it was marshy and not fit for swimming. Do not be put off by this..it is well worth a visit.

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San Lorenzo in Bibbiano
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

It is possible to cycle round this lovely lake, about 57km in all. There are cycle tracks and paths most of the way but in some areas one has to cycle on the road. There are plenty of opportunities for coffee stops or even a lunch stop.

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Cork
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We have a mobile home (shanty) here and are lucky enough to be able to Spend a number of weeks enjoying it every summer. The weather is magnificent as you would expect but the lake generally has a touch of breeze which does help to cool you down. The lake itself offers lots of activity. We swim every day, sail... More

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Whakatane, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

A group of 5 on 3 Vespa's, we greatly enjoyed travelling around Lake Trasimeno, stopping along the way for breaks, ice-cream, drinks, lunch, and photographs. There is a camping ground which we stopped at to use the facilities and purchase water from the shop. The staff were very friendly. Quite a few campers were swimming in the lake in June.... More

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New York City, New York
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Italian friends took us to the lake last weekend. We actually circled the entire lake by car, driving through trashy and dusty small villages and looking for a place to stop, admire the lake and have a quick lunch. We finally found it in Castiglione del Lago, a small Medieval village on the West side of the Lake. Since it's... More

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Rome, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

romantic and maybe one of the biggest in the middle italy. it's a great place if u wanna do some kyte surf or simply if u wanna relax walking romantically along the shoreline

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Rome, Lazio, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Relaxing lake sorrounde by nature, history and good food!!! You can use the boat to visit the main Island ,

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Assisi
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This lake has quite a history, including I believe Hannibal and probably his elephants. If it lacks anything it is any possiblity of a monster, for its depth is little more than a few metres. It is a wonderfully relaxing way of spending a day to take the boat over to the Isola Maggiore, but if you can only look... More

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Hong Kong, China
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Thought sleeping in winter, this quiet small town is still elegant with some restaurants open and a whole lakeshore for you to enjoy a quiet walk.

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Dublin, Ireland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2012

We had looked forward to visiting the lake. However after driving almost 3/4 way around the lake you did not get to see much as the view from the road is largely blocked by the undergrowth. Not worth a visit.

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