Looking for something new under the Italian sun? It’s about time you tried Trentino, a lake and mountain filled province in northern Italy that boasts some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery and outdoor adventures.
Trentino is located in the heart of the Italian Alps between Lake Garda and the Dolomites. It’s just below Austria, and not far from cities like Milan, Venice and Verona. The main city is Trento, famous for Trentodoc, one of Italy’s most delicious spumante sparkling wines.
When seen from above, in fact, the map of Trentino province looks like a butterfly with open wings. The region boasts magnificent natural landscapes, impressive mountains, green valleys and an incredible number of lakes — 297 of them! If you love nature, this is the place for you.
First and foremost are the legendary Dolomites, a spectacular part of the Italian Alps that’s been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Best time to view them is dusk, when the low, filtered sunlight transforms the peaks from gray granite into soft pink — a phenomenon known as “enrosadira” or “alpenglow.”
A Trentino vacation is a must for those who enjoy sports and outdoor activities. In winter you’ll find more than 500 miles (800 km) of skiing and snowboarding slopes, while in summer you can move to the shores of Lake Garda or to the mountains to stay cool and explore trails dedicated to hiking, mountain biking or climbing.
Does Trentino sound like your kind of place?
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