We will be staying in Orvieto this June for a week with our two boys (ages 23 and 26). In addition to seeing all the wonderful tourism sites they would like to visit a beach (none closeby that I am aware of) or a nice lake to hang out and chill. Any recommendations? Where do the locals go in that area? I see Lake Bolsena on the map but not much is mentioned in guidebooks. We will have a car.
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Seattle, WA, USA
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They do indeed go to Lago di Bolsena. The owner of the B&B where we stayed in Orvieto also owns a cabin he rents out on Bolsena.
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OP
Aust
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Can I assume that the town/village of Bolsena is the place to head and the "public beach/park" area is nearby?
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Gaston, Oregon, USA
931 posts
Yes, there is a public beach/park. Bolsena is a neat little town. We stumbled on it when we were driving around, and saw it on the map. Check out this guidebook;
www.bolsenaguidebook.com and more info on Virtual Tourist; http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/Italy/Lazio/Lago_di_Bolsena-155505/Things_To_Do-Lago_di_Bolsena-TG-C-1.html#tip=1819274
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OP
Aust
15 posts
Thank you, I just purchased the book!
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Tucson, AZ, USA
134 posts
Hi Patricia, We have been to Bolsena a couple of times and really enjoyed it. There is a lovely park with a walkway along the lake. Be sure and climb up thru town to the castle, which is interesting. Also, if I remember right, when you return to Orvieto, watch for the viewpoint along the way for a nice photo op of Orvieto.
Teri
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Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Google Maps Streetview has surprisingly good coverage of the town of Bolsena. Check it out if you want to take a peek yourself.
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OP
Aust
15 posts
Great tips, thank you all so much!!