Monte Isola
One of Europe's most romantic places is also ideal for foodies and outdoor sports enthusiasts. A lovely island awaits you just a few kilometers from Milan. If you enjoy trekking or cycling, you've come to the right location. Monte Isola is a unique vacation destination for rediscovering life's basic joys. Experience a close relationship with nature: the vegetation here is represented by bushy copse woods interspersed with bay, hornbeam, ash, and chestnut. You may stroll around the island following the historic routes that connect the eleven settlements or rent a bike and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The most popular route is the island tour, which generally begins at Peschiera Maraglio. You'll stroll through the olive groves to Sensole, where you may view the surrounding little island of San Paolo, if you take the coast road clockwise. The path subsequently steepens, going to Menzino and the magnificent Oldofredi-Martinengo Fortress. Traveling north, travel through the little village of Sinchignano before arriving at Siviano, the island's "capital", a walled town with tower buildings and narrow lanes. The most daring might attempt a tough ascent to the old settlements of Cure and Masse, which are famed for the artisanal manufacture of Monte Isola's salami.
A cobblestone route leads from Cure to the Madonna della Ceriola Sanctuary in twenty minutes, where one may enjoy a spectacular vista. Those who stop in Siviano can descend to Carzano, from whence they can see the island of Loreto. The track returns to Peschiera Maraglio after rejoining the beach road. The tour is suitable for everyone, also for bikes and families with strollers.
Location: Italy
