Lakes and Rivers

The whole region is rich in water landscapes. The many volcanic lakes, artificial stretches of water and small basins enrich a suggestive area surrounded by villages and fertile lands that have inspired poets and artists.

Formia new entry earns Lazio eleven Blue Flags

Formia new entry earns Lazio eleven Blue Flags

Formia was awarded the prize “Blue Flag 2025”, thus joining the reconfirmed top ten Lazio beaches: Gaeta, Sperlonga, Latina Mare, Sabaudia, San Felice Circeo, Fondi, Terracina and Minturno in the province of Latina, and Anzio and Trevignano Romano on Lake Bracciano in...

Lake Nemi

Lake Nemi

Situated at 316 metres above sea level, Lake Nemi was originally called Lacus Nemorensis. Along with the nearby Lake of Castel Gandolfo, it lies at the bottom of the ancient Volcano of Lazio, active until 30,000 years ago. The lake measures circa 1.67 square...

Lake Canterno

Lake Canterno

The largest karst lake in the Lazio region, Lake Canterno is in the heart of the Ciociaria, not far from the city of Alatri. It is situated at the foot of the Ernici Mountains and surrounded by woodland. Located at 538 metres above sea level, it is set in a landscape...

Lake Posta Fibreno

Lake Posta Fibreno

Lake Posta Fibreno is in the Ciociaria Sannitica region, one fourth of which is covered with woodland once transited by Samnites, Romans, Bourbons, Piedmontese and even bandits! From a geological standpoint it is actually a river-lake, because it is fed by waters that...

Lake Martignano

Lake Martignano

You get to Lake Martignano after driving through lovely countryside. Despite its nearness to Rome, there air is clean here. This small lake is the ideal place for those looking for a quiet and secluded area. You can paddle through its waters on a canoe or sail in them...

Lake Bracciano

Lake Bracciano

Natural beauty, historic and cultural sites and archaeological and artistic heritage make Lake Bracciano a widely liked destination. The lake is Rome's reservoir and boasts inviting crystal-clear waters and many facilities for a host of sports: swimming, sailing,...

Lake Albano or Lake of Castel Gandolfo

Lake Albano or Lake of Castel Gandolfo

Lake Albano, also known as Lake of Castel Gandolfo, attracts a great deal of fishermen because its waters abound with a diverse fish fauna. The sports typical of this lake are sailing and canoeing. The lake is home to several sailing clubs and also to the Italian...

Lake Bolsena

Lake Bolsena

Its 110 square metres of surface make Lake Bolsena the largest volcanic basin in Europe. Perfect for water sports, especially sailing and windsurfing, it is also the ideal environment for fresh water fish. Actually, the real speciality of this lake are eels. They are...

Lake Lungo and Lake Ripasottile Nature Reserve

Lake Lungo and Lake Ripasottile Nature Reserve

Near Rieti, in the centre of the Valle Santa between Greccio and Poggio Bustone, the Nature Reserve is a wetland of great interest, an ancient basin fed by the waters of Monte Terminillo, where numerous species of birds nest. Surrounded by reedbeds and tracts of...

Lake Vico

Lake Vico

It is the “crown jewel” of the volcanoes of Lazio, small, clean and surrounded only by woods. It is Lake Vico, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the region and in all central Italy. In order to protect its naturalistic value, it has long been...