The fourth largest lake in Italy with bathing waters, is characterized by several natural reserves, two beautiful islands both visitable (Isola Maggiore and Isola Polvese), castles and characteristic villages (Castiglione del Lago, Monte del Lago, Passignano sul Trasimeno) . In 5 minutes, from Antica Gabella you can reach several equipped beaches, with small bathing facilities and public lawns.
Panicale is a delightful village that preserves the typical structure of a medieval castle and, perched on a hill, offers a wonderful panoramic view of the lake and the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant holiday at Lake Trasimeno. To see: a beautiful fresco by Perugino and one of the smallest historical theaters in central Italy; Castiglione del Lago has a sixteenth century palace and a castle with fantastic views of the lake and the surrounding countryside, as well as several shops selling typical food and wine; Città della Pieve is a splendid village of Etruscan origin and the birthplace of Pietro Vannucci, known as “Il Perugino”, of which it conserves several works; Paciano is a small medieval village enclosed by a fourteenth-century city wall; and finally in the area you can visit the sixteenth century Shrine of the Madonna di Mongiovino, the medieval Castello di Mongiovino and the frescoed Abbey of the Seven Friars.
Perugia, with the Umbria National Gallery, important monuments and archaeological sites and the Fontana Maggiore; the ancient and beautiful Gubbio; Assisi with the Church of S. Francesco frescoed by Giotto and Cimabue; the important Etruscan centers of Chiusi and Cortona; Orvieto with the splendid Duomo; Pienza “ideal city” overlooking the Natural Park of Val D’Orcia; the Thermal Baths of San Casciano dei Bagni and Montepulciano, a beautiful village famous for its wine production. From Antica Gabella you can visit many beautiful villages for a pleasant holiday in the countryside between Umbria, Tuscany and Lake Trasimeno.