Places
Lake·Easy·Relaxing·Popular
Lago di Bolsena
Lazio
Lago di Bolsena fills the largest volcanic caldera in Europe, 114 km² of warm water on the Via Francigena pilgrimage route. Two inhabited islands (Bisentina and Martana) sit in the middle. Bolsena town was site of the 1263 Corpus Christi miracle that inspired a Raphael fresco in the Vatican.
Duration
Half day
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+20 m
Best season
May – September
Highlights
- Largest volcanic lake in Europe
- Corpus Christi miracle church
- Via Francigena on the shore
With your dog
Dog-friendly beaches on the east shore; flat lakeside promenade in Bolsena town.
