{"id":18459,"date":"2024-07-10T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T14:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=18459"},"modified":"2025-02-18T11:44:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T11:44:42","slug":"wild-swimming-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/wild-swimming-in-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Swimming in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Enjoy some of our favourite spots for wild swimming in Italy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Wild swimming in Italy is the most magical way to connect with the natural wonders that make Italy such an amazing place for a holiday. In the North, turquoise lakes, framed by magnificent mountain ranges dominate the landscape. Further south, thermal pools hidden in ancient hills, neighbour rivers meandering through volcanic rock.<\/p>\r\n

Italy’s sea beaches are of course a wonderful way to enjoy wild swimming in Italy and you can find some of favourites here<\/a>. But in this guide, we have chosen to focus on freshwater swimming in Italy’s rivers, lakes and waterfalls. We’ve included some of the most famous (and rightly so!) lakes in the north and some more hidden gems for you to discover too.<\/p>\r\n

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Wild Swimming in Italy: The Italian Lakes<\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Italian lakes make a wonderful poster for wild swimming in Italy. The backdrop of the northern Italian mountains make the most dramatic scenery for a swim. What’s more there are endless rivers, lakes and waterfalls in which to enjoy a dip. Here are our highlights:<\/p>\r\n

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Orrido Di Sant’Anna – Lake Maggiore\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is a wonderful alternative to the main beach at Cannobio (which is also lovely). About 3 km from Cannobio itself – and a well-signed walk – you will find this stunning pool situated at the end of a ravine. You can enjoy a swim in the glistening green waters of the gorge or take a plunge in the main pool. Be warned, it’s deep – up to 14 metres in places and is also used by scuba divers. There are plenty of places to relax and enjoy a picnic and also a good restaurant just behind the church. Click here<\/a> to see the location on a map.<\/p>\r\n

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Lake Orta<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Certainly one of Italy’s lesser known lakes, but in our opinion one of the best for wild swimming. There are three main swimming spots on the lake: Spiaggia Lagna, Cappella and Spiaggia Boschina. All are lovely spots to have a swim – the water is always crystal-clear and wonderfully inviting on a warm day. Our favourite is probably Spiaggia Lagna. There’s an abundance of space to lounge around on the grass or under the trees. Although it can get busy in the peak summer months, as it’s completely unequipped, the beach always has a nice ‘wild’ feel to it. If you’re travelling with teens, they will love the pier with its ladder into the water but it is more often used as a diving board into the lake! Click here<\/a> to see the location on a map.<\/p>\r\n