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Location
Bed and Breakfast Al Castel is easily reachable by
- highway autostrada A22 exit "AFFI" (distance 15km),
oppure
- highway autostrada A22 exit "ALA-AVIO" (distance 14km),
following the roadway strada provinciale nr 11 (SP11) stright and easy to drive, that run along the shore of Adige river (Valdadige).
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the Surroundings
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CANTINA VALDADIGE WINERY (1 km)
It is a meeting point for valley and wine lovers. The winery presents all the wines of Cantina Valdadige, and you may taste them with local typic dishes.
WINE MUSEUM (1 km)
Into Valdadige winery there is a museum that gathers tools and instruments for wine making. Very interesting to see, among showed pieces, a press, a push machine and a manual pomp; a machine for fertilize spray named gonsal; a mechanic motor pomp.
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MADONNA DELLA CORONA SANCTUARY AND BASILICA (1 km)
The Madonna della Corona sanctuary, the most architecturally daring endeavour in Europe, is cut into the rock of a steep mountainside overhanging the Adige Valley, 400 meters above the river. If you park your car in the village of Spiazzi, you can either walk down or ride the shuttle bus that will take you along a country road immersed in lush vegetation. Alternatively, you can walk up from Brentino Belluno along the ancient unpaved pilgrims track and climb the 1,540 stairs leading to the sanctuary. According to tradition, an image of the Virgin Mary appeared among these mountains in 1522. Nowadays the Sanctuary is one of the most widely visited religious destinations in the entire Verona area.
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TERRA DEI FORTI (0 km)
The forts, the Sabbionara castle, the villas and noble residence, the parish churches, the Lessinia Park - that preserves the natural beauties and traditions of the Cimbrian people, the Madonna della Corona sanctuary: these are signs of the past and present of the Terra dei Forti. The slopes overlooking the valley are dotted with citadels, castles and forts following a path where the sacred and profane are mixed together.The Adige Valley was crossed by armies, pilgrims going to Rome, invaders, princes and bishops, artists, smugglers, travellers and wanderers of all ages. Frederick Barbarossa (Redbeard), King Autari and Teodolinda, Dante, Napoleon and Mozart passed through here.
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TO FISH ON ADIGE RIVER (0 km)
We are on the shore of Adige river, where you can fish Trote iridee, fario, marmorate, ibridi fario-marmorata, luccio, temolo, cavedano, carpa.
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ROCK WALL MOUNTAIN (1 km)
In the nearby there is a rock mountain of Monte Baldo, for amateur athlete and professional rock climbing.
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VAJO dell'ORSA (9 km)
In the Orsa valley, near Ferrara of Monte Baldo, Beppe Pighi and Alpine guides of Verona have open a canyoning path along the Orsa river very spectacular and amusing, and appeal a lot of fan from all over Europe.
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GARDALAND PARK (30 km)
Biggest entertainment park of Italy, Second of all Europe (second to EuroDisney). Unforgettable days of relax and enjoyment.
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CANEVA WORLD PARK (29 km)
One of biggest water parks of Europe, water games, super slides, largest swimming pools, acrobatic shows. A full summery day full of sun, water and emotions.
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PARCO NATURA VIVA ZOO SAFARI PARK (26 km)
A zoo park with many animals immersed into nature.
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SIGURTA' GARDEN PARK (42 km)
A big garden where nature comes to be cared and exalted, giving you a lot of emotions. A wonderful day in the park gives harmony and happiness to the entire family.
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EXTRAVIRGIN OLIVE OIL MUSEUM (21 km)
The mills, from the rural handicraft to the industrial technology: this is the thread of the OIL MUSEUM created by the oil mill CISANO DEL GARDA.
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PARK JUNGLE ADVENTURE (55 km)
Adventure can begin!!
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Terme Villa dei Cedri SPA (28 km)
Located between cypress, yew-trees, and centuries-old beech-trees. Coincidentally a thermal source was discovered which transformed the splendid park in a place of joy. Nowadays you can find your own well-being in the embrace of the warm thermal waters. The Thermal Park Garda offers a lot of occasions for leisure, amusement, sport and wellness. Nature loving people can go for walks in the neighborhood.
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Lake Garda beach (21 km)
Close to our lodging there is also a wonderful and relaxing beach on the shores of Lake Garda.
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LESSINIA NATURAL PARK (30 km)
A naturalistic atmosphere with walking paths, mountain bike or riding horse trails. Ideal for tourists looking for an authentic contact with nature and with ancient traditions of mountain people. Visit Molina falls, the Geopaleontologic Museum of Camposilvano, the Fossils museum and Pesciara of Bolca.
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SIRMIONE and the GROTTE DI CATULLO (40 km)
Historical peninsula of the lake, where latin poet Catullo dwelled (I century a.C.). The "grotte" are remnants of an ancient roman villa of the first imperial period. It contains ancient paintings of I and II century a.C. .
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Verona (38 km)
City of Romeo and Giulietta. Rich of roman and medieval testimonies: Piazza Bra' with the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Tomba di Giulietta, Castelvecchio, Arche Scaligere, Basilica di S.Zeno, Castel S.Pietro and Teatro Romano.
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Arena di Verona and Teatro Romano (38 km)
Arena liric season opened on 21 June and closed on 31 August.
www.arena.it
At "Roman Theatre", shows of prose and ballets.
www.teatroromano.it
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Arzaga Golf Club, Loc. Carzago
25080 Carzago di Calvagese della Riviera / BS
Tel. 030/680600 - Fax. 030/6806168
Golf Club Bogliaco, Via Golf, 21
25088 Toscolano Maderno / BS
Tel. 0365/643006 - Fax. 0365/643006
Golf Club Ca' Degli Ulivi, Via Ghiandare, 2
37010 Marciaga di Costermano / VR
Tel. 045/6279030 - Fax. 045/6279039
Golf Club Soiano Al Lago, Via Angelo Omodeo, 2
25080 Soiano del Lago / BS
Tel. 0365/674707 - Fax. 0365/674788
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Golf Club Verona, Loc. Ca' del Sale, 15
33066 Sommacampagna / VR
Tel. 045/510060 - Fax. 045/510242
Golf Club Villafranca, Loc. Casella 32 Pozzomoretto
37069 Villafranca (VR)
Tel. 045/6303341 - Fax. 045/6303341
Golf Club Paradiso del Garda, Località Paradiso
Peschiera del Garda
tel 045/6405802 - Fax 045/6405808
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Venice (140 km)
The only in the world, a train trip of only half an hour away, Venice offers an extraordinary visit: Piazza S.Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Ponte di Rialto, Gallerie dell'Accademia, Lido, Murano and Torcello, Canal Grande in gondola.
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Florence (240 km)
Historic artistic city with evocative churches and monuments: S.Maria del Fiore, the Battistero, the campanile di Giotto, Palazzo Vecchio, Galleria degli Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. Italian fashion center.
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Mantua (60 km)
The city of the Gonzaga dinasty and of the Virgilio latin poet. Rich in artistic testimonies; only 50 km away. Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te, Piazza Sordello, Piazza delle Erbe, Sant'Andrea, casa del Mantegna... and other.
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+39 333 175.32.40
+39 045 72.700.34 [only FAX]
info@AgriturismoAlCastel.com
