Idroscalo di Milano
Places
Lake·Easy·Family·Popular

Idroscalo di Milano

Lombardy

Dug in the 1930s as a seaplane basin and now the "sea of Milan", the Idroscalo is a 2.5 km sheet of water ringed by lawns, poplars and a level path used by runners, rowers and families. The southern end has a fenced off-leash area and a dog beach where swimming is allowed.

Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
8 km
Elevation
+5 m
Best season
Year-round

Parking · Paid

Paid car parks at the Idroscalo gates (Riviera Est and Ovest).

Water

Fountains and bars around the loop.

Highlights

  • Flat 8 km lakeside loop
  • Dedicated dog beach and off-leash area
  • Right next to Milan

With your dog

Off-leash dog beach and fenced area signed; leashed on the main perimeter path.