What to do · Lake Bracciano
Bracciano: the village and the descent to the lake
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- All year
- Who it's for
- Before or after the castle; families
- With a dog
- Leashed in the streets and on the shore
Bracciano is on high ground, around the castle, and the lake lies below, a kilometre and a half downhill. The walk links the two.
The route
Start at Piazza Mazzini, at the foot of the castle towers. Walk through the old town, which surrounds the fortress, and look out from the viewpoints over the lake. Then go down to the shore by the lakeside road: below there is a promenade with fishing boats, beaches of volcanic sand, picnic areas and kiosks that fill up in summer. Coming back, the hill is long: if you are with children, go down by car.
When
Any season suits the village; for the lake, May to September, when the beach bars open and you can swim. On summer Sundays there is a lot of traffic on the descent.
Tips
- Castle first, then the lake That way you go down in the heat and come back up in the evening.
- Park down below if you are going to swim There are car parks next to the shore.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the lake from the centre?
About a kilometre and a half downhill.
Is there a beach in Bracciano?
Yes, on the shore, with free areas and kiosks in summer.
Can you go with a dog?
Yes, on a lead.
As a familyWith a dog
