• Active & Green

The Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve

...one of the most important nature reserves in Italy.

Automatically translated
Where
Via Della Torre, 1/A, Sorico (CO)

The Pian di Spagna and Lago di Mezzola nature reserve is a protected natural area located in the municipalities of Sorico, Gera Lario, Dubino, Novate Mezzola and Verceia, in the provinces of Como and Sondrio.

 

The reserve includes Lake Mezzola and the area between it and Lake Como is called Pian di Spagna.

It is also a very beautiful area from a landscape point of view, one of the most important nature reserves in Italy with lakes and rivers that create a unique ecosystem in which there is a rich variety of flora and fauna, typical of wetland and lake environments.

This flat area covers an area of 1,600 meters and has been recognized as a Site of Community Importance (Sic) and is part of the European Ecological Network "Natura 2000."

Nearby you can visit the Fuentes Fort and Fort Montecchio Nord in Colico and the Romanesque temple of San Fedelino in Sorico , and they represent two architectural works that are definitely worth a visit.

From here it is possible to take many itineraries and walks immersed in nature and history and to take advantage of the observation points located at different points in the reserve.
Especially suitable for families with children.

The reserve offers the possibility of customized routes, guided tours and fun-educational activities for schools.

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Take me here: The Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve

Places

Paragliding from the North

Flying above Lake Como from Gera Lario
  • Mountains
volo parapendio gera lario
3.1 km

Cycling the Valtellina Trail

A full-blown family-friendly greenway featuring moderate gradients and well-signed cycle routes in both directions
  • Active & Green
Cycling the Valtellina Trail
4.4 km

Colico Infopoint

Colico is waiting for you! Contact the Infopoint for all information on upcoming events, hospitality and attractions.
  • Infopoint
Colico overview
4.65 km

Valtellina, Sampling Cheeses

In Valtellina, the king of mountain cheeses, Bitto is told in many ways. Guide to dairies (and cellars) not to be missed
  • Food & Wine
Valtellina, Sampling Cheeses
5.51 km

Domaso Infopoint

  • Infopoint
Domaso Infopoint
6.33 km

Free beaches on Western Branch of Lake Como

  • Lakes
spiaggia alto lago como
6.35 km

Excursions on Monte Legnone

Paths and walks for everyone on Lake Como
  • Mountains
monte legnone
7.14 km

Piona Abbey in Colico

Silentium – Discover the Piona Abbey on the promontory of Olgiasca in Colico, overlooking Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Piona Abbey in Colico
7.67 km

Infopoint Gravedona and Uniti

  • Infopoint
Infopoint Gravedona and Uniti
8.34 km

Church of S. Maria del Tiglio

A medieval atmosphere for a fairy-tale wedding on Lake Como
  • Art & Culture
chiesa madonna tiglio gravedona
8.4 km

Domofole Castle

Between legends and reality
  • Art & Culture
Domofole Castle
9.81 km

Belfry of San Giorgio

On the eastern shores of Lake Como, in Dorio, standing in all its magnificence, is the Belfry of San Giorgio.
  • Art & Culture
(Ph: I Mille)
10.05 km

Museo della Barca Lariana

The boats of Lake Como celebrate in a Museum in Pianello Lario
  • Art & Culture
museo barca lariana
12.41 km

City Museum of Natural History

An opportunity to learn about the natural environment of the province of Sondrio
  • Art & Culture
City Museum of Natural History
12.58 km

Morbegno Bassa Valle

  • Mountains
Morbegno Bassa Valle
12.74 km

Morbegno e dintorni

  • Mountains
Morbegno e dintorni
12.74 km

Village of Morbegno

  • Villages
Morbegno
12.74 km

Homo Salvadego Museum

  • Art & Culture
homo salvadego museum
12.77 km

Canyoning around Lake Como

Canyoning in Val Bodengo, close to Lake Como, in the middle of the Mountains, to fight with water and rocks
  • Active & Green
canyoning val bodengo
13.05 km

Infopoint Morbegno

Porte di Valtellina Tourist Consortium
  • Infopoint
Infopoint Morbegno
13.1 km

Events

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
05/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Rievocazione storica La corte del drago

Pala Legnone
Colico, 23823, Lc
12/10/2025
Rievocazione storica La corte del drago
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
12/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
19/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
26/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
02/11/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
09/11/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
16/11/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
4.21 km

Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico-Chiesa di San Rocco

Infopoint Colico
Via Pontile, 7, Colico, Lc, 23823
19/10/2025
  • Active & Green
Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico-Chiesa di San Rocco
4.65 km

Castasinata

Quel Raglio del Lago di Como
Via dei Ciacc, 3, 23823, Colico, LC
05/10/2025
Castasinata
5.97 km

XXXVIII Pianomaster - 5° concert

Palazzo Gallio
Via Regina Levante, 2, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
03/10/2025
  • Music and show
XXXVIII Pianomaster - 5° concert
7.87 km

XXXVIII Pianomaster - 6° concert

Palazzo Gallio
Via Regina Levante, 2, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
10/10/2025
  • Music and show
XXXVIII Pianomaster - 6° concert
7.88 km

XXXVIII Pianomaster - 7° concert

Palazzo Gallio
Via Regina Levante, 2, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
17/10/2025
  • Music and show
XXXVIII Pianomaster - 7° concert
7.89 km

Art in Crypt - Gravedona ed Uniti

Cripta di Sant'Antonio
Piazza XI Febbraio, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
24/05/2025 - 16/01/2026
  • Art & Culture
Art in Crypt - Gravedona ed Uniti
8.4 km

20 ° Chestnut Festival - Peglio

Centro Sportivo di Gorghiglio
Strada Provinciale quattro, 22010, Peglio (CO)
12/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
20 ° Chestnut Festival - Peglio
8.74 km

Bitto Exhibition 2025

Morbegno
morbegno
18/10/2025 - 19/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Bitto Exhibition 2025
12.74 km

Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Dorio - Corenno Olinio - Dervio

Piazza Stazione, 23824, Dervio, LC
05/10/2025
  • Active & Green
Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Dorio - Corenno Olinio - Dervio
13.56 km

Degustando Dervio 2025

Dervio, vie varie del centro
Dervio, Lc, 23824, vie varie
18/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Degustando Dervio 2025
13.56 km

Degustando Dervio 2025

Dervio, vie varie del centro
Dervio, Lc, 23824
25/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Degustando Dervio 2025
13.56 km

Where to sleep

CASA MORETTA DI COPES MILVA

SORICO
CASA MORETTA DI COPES MILVA
483 mt

AGRILU di LUISA PEZZINI

Gera Lario
AGRILU di LUISA PEZZINI
938 mt

AGRITURISMO AI RONCHI

Sorico
AGRITURISMO AI RONCHI
1.11 km

CAMP. LA RIVA

Sorico
CAMP. LA RIVA
1.12 km

CASA MERA di Renzi Clarice

SORICO
CASA MERA di Renzi Clarice
1.13 km

CASCINA BORGOFRANCONE PIAN DI SPAGNA

Gera Lario
CASCINA BORGOFRANCONE PIAN DI SPAGNA
1.17 km

CAMP. LA GRANDE QUIETE

Sorico
CAMP. LA GRANDE QUIETE
1.61 km

MALOIA

Dubino
MALOIA
1.62 km

Spluga Sosta & Hotel

Dubino
Spluga Sosta & Hotel
1.69 km

CAMPEGGIO LA TORRE

Sorico
CAMPEGGIO LA TORRE
1.81 km

B & B ZIA VIVINA

Sorico
B & B  ZIA VIVINA
1.85 km

MOTTO DEI DOSSI di Molinari Loretta

SORICO
MOTTO DEI DOSSI di Molinari Loretta
1.96 km

GIACOMINO

Sorico
GIACOMINO
1.96 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 6 (SUB 717)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 6 (SUB 717)
2.03 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 16 (SUB 719)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 16 (SUB 719)
2.03 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 14 (SUB 708)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 14 (SUB 708)
2.03 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 2 (SUB 703)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 2 (SUB 703)
2.03 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 4 (SUB 702)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 4 (SUB 702)
2.03 km

RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 10 (SUB 712)

Sorico
RESIDENCE LAGO DI DASCIO di GARDEN RELAX S.R.L. - APT 10 (SUB 712)
2.03 km

CASA SPELZINI - CIGNO di SPELZINI LUCIANO

Sorico
CASA SPELZINI - CIGNO di SPELZINI LUCIANO
2.03 km