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Il Lago di Scanno, Scanno

4.6
#1 of 235 in Parks in Abruzzo
Must see · Water Body · Nature / Park
Reached by a winding road passing through mountain gorges, Il Lago di Scanno was created by an ancient landslide from Mount Genzana. Rent a boat and go fishing, swim, bask on a sun bed along one of the small beaches, or take in the views from a surrounding cafe. Extend your visit by camping by the lakeside. Using our international travel planner, Scanno attractions like Il Lago di Scanno can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
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  • By dt3
    This lake is beautiful and so blue! It is in the shape of a heart. We loved it here. Great place to walk and eat lunch! There is a trail to walk to see the lake from the top!  more »
  • By CleverCat
    Lago di Scanno is a truly beautiful lake. It is a lovely shade of bright blue-green that shimmers in the sunlight. There are boats you can rent seasonally, and along certain parts of the lake are...  more »
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  • By Matteo Tomassetti
    Breathtaking lake that should be on your bucket list. You can rent boats or just sun bathes by the shore.
  • By Teresa Colors
    I love these mountains and this lake.
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