Top 20 Natural Monuments around Samolaco

The Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve is a beautiful flat area, a destination for many migratory birds. It is a Site of Community Importance (Sic) which is part of the European Ecological Network "Natura 2000", created to include the complex of places characterized by the presence of both animal and plant habitats and species of community interest.

Wonderful natural paths, easy to drive even when wet.

Lake Mezzola is an oasis of peace and tranquility located in the province of Sondrio, near the northern end of Lake Como. Its crystal clear waters and equipped beaches offer an unforgettable bathing experience. Those who love walking can explore the nature trails that wind through the surrounding mountains, while those who love cycling can enjoy the picturesque cycle path along the lake.

Amazing uphill in a very well maintained tarmac cycling path in a magical place.

Located right at the entrance to Valtellina and Valchiavenna, Pian di Spagna is a large plain that joins Lake Mezzola with Lake Como, creating a wetland of great naturalistic interest between the provinces of Sondrio, Lecco and How. The vegetal landscape is dominated by reed beds. There are also mixed broad-leaved forests and large agricultural areas used for pasture or corn plots. An ideal place for nesting many birds, Pian di Spagna offers an ideal setting for nature lovers who want to spend a peaceful day, also taking advantage of the proximity of important tourist locations.

The Acquafraggia waterfalls (or Acqua Fraggia) are located in Borgonuovo and the parts visible from the road are the most suggestive, but not the only ones. The Acquafraggia basin is located at the western entrance to the Val Bregaglia. The stream of the same name originates from Pizzo di Lago at 3,050 meters above sea level, in an Alpine watershed from which rivers descend and flow into the North Sea, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. Descending towards the valley floor, the stream runs through two suspended valleys, both of glacial origin, one at an altitude of two thousand and the other at a thousand meters above sea level. During its course, the Acquafraggia stream forms a series of waterfalls. These, the ones further down, are the most suggestive thanks to their double jump. In fact, the name Acquafraggia comes from the Latin "aqua fracta", indicating a stream continuously interrupted by waterfalls.

Nice rest area with a table to take a break

The Mojitos at the foot of the waterfalls are a killer...