• Active & Green
    • Lifestyle
    • Sport
    • Villages

Eight Ideas for a Creative Easter Monday

from IN-LOMBARDIA.IT
  1. Experiences in Lombardy
  2. Active & Green
  3. Eight Ideas for a Creative Easter Monday

The famous Italian saying goes: “Natale con i tuoi, Pasqua con chi vuoi” [Christmas with the family and Easter with whomever you choose].

There’s another version, about spending Easter with your family and Easter Monday with whomever you want, which is a perfect description of the public holiday after Easter Sunday, a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family. So, if you’re seeking an alternative to the traditional barbecue, then this is a perfect day to set out in search of the nature and art treasures of Lombardy. 

Mountains, villages and lakes all await you in these eight creative destinations for an Easter Monday that’s all about fun and adventure. And if it rains? Don’t worry, because every one of these destinations can offer you an alternative in case of bad weather. So, make the most of the spring temperatures and Lombardy’s panoramic landscapes to experience everything the area has to offer.
 

 

A walk through the orchards in bloom
The blossoms in Valtellina’s apple orchards are an extraordinary spring awakening. Nature returns to the Rhaetian side of the Alps in April, from the province of Sondrio to Switzerland. Along this natural border, the alluvial cones in the municipal areas of Ponte in Valtellina, Bianzone, and Semio-Lovero, fertile concavities forming a fan, are ideal for the creation of terraces, where vines and apple trees form the backbone of traditional farming life in Valtellina.


Read More
Boat tour on the Mincio
Navigation through the Mincio Park, part of the Valli del Mincio Nature Reserve, is a magical experience, where you can explore the natural treasures of this river reserve by boat. Setting out from Mantua, or from the splendid fishing villages of Grazie di Curtatone or Rivalta sul Mincio, with the arrival of spring many municipalities offer the possibility, to visit the area, with brand new and creative excursions by boat, where you can enjoy a typical lunch while enjoying the river’s panoramic views.


Read More
Panoramic picnic on Alpe San Michele
Alpe San Michele, a meeting point between Valcuvia and Valtravaglia, is one of the most stunning points from which to enjoy views from above Lake Maggiore. Here we have the village of San Michele, in the province of Porto Valtravaglia, home to the enchanting little church of San Michele al Monte. The church is Romanesque in origin, decorated with early mediaeval frescoes, and surrounded by greenery. Previously alpine pastures, it is now the perfect place for a buen retiro and a picnic after a panoramic excursion.


Read More
Tulips at Castello di Malpaga
Spring sees the tulips in bloom at Castello di Malpaga, an imposing 14th-century castle that owes its historic memory to the feats of condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni. Located in the municipality of Cavernago, province of Bergamo, the castle overlooks an expanse of 300 hectares of farmland in the River Serio Park. and inside, the mediaeval porticoes and courtyards are full of flowers.


Read More
Trip with views over Lake Como
Pigra, at the heart of Valle d’Intelvi, is a small artistic village at an altitude of 881 metres, which can boast one of the most stunning panoramic views over Lake Como. A peaceful, silent location, suspended over the lake, where it offers unique views of the area’s most iconic scenery, from Mount San Primo to the villages in the central lake area, including Bellagio and Varenna, to Isola Comacina, the Grigne massif, and the mountains Monte Legnone and Pizzo dei Tre Signori.


Read More
Sentiero delle Fontane hiking trail
The Sentiero delle Fontane hiking trail is in the upper Val di Nizza. It is a 7 km route through the hills of the Oltrepò Pavese to show you the richness of the area, which is crossed by natural springs. This valley, which is one of Lombardy’s most important wine-growing areas, is set in countryside that extends from the hills of the Ligurian Apennines to the Prealps. Spring turns the orange hues of autumn into lush expanses of green, splashed with flowers, and these panoramic views are dotted with picturesque villages to explore.


Read More
Tour of Monte Isola by kayak
Monte Isola is Italy’s largest inhabited lake island. It rises out of Lake Iseo and has a charming Sanctuary dedicated to the Madonna della Ceriola that dominates its summit. This lovely little fishing island is divided into twelve districts, with flower-filled balconies, lovely trails and lakeside walks that show off the uniqueness of this area. In spring, though, this experience is made even more special with a visit to the island over the water.


Read More
Blooms in the André Heller Botanic Gardens
The André Heller Botanic Gardens, in Gardone Riviera, not far from the famous Vittoriale, is a little paradise with some 3000 species of plants from all over the world, forming the perfect setting for the works of art dotted around the garden. A dreamlike, relaxing atmosphere, devised to provide a sensory path that will take you away from the everyday hustle and bustle to rediscover nature on a personal level, especially when the spring blooms are out. .


Read More

On the same topic

Show all

A summer at the summit

Backpack and discover the best treks and outdoor activities #inLombardia
  • Active & Green
Trekking in Lombardy

Train & Bike Valtellina

Discover Valtellina with the Train& Bike offer!
  • Active & Green
Train & Bike Valtellina

Il Fiore di Borgoratto Mormorolo

A new network of hiking trails in Oltrepò Pavese.
  • Active & Green
Il Fiore di Borgoratto Mormorolo

Horse riding

  • Active & Green
Horse riding

Levadina

Walking in the Levadina Oasis of San Donato Milanese, an opportunity to spend an afternoon immersed in nature.
  • Active & Green
Levadina

Doing sports in Varese

From rowing on the lake to gliding. From cycling to trekking. From golf to horse riding. Tips for playing sports in Varese
  • Active & Green
Doing sports in Varese

Dicovering Monte Lesima

Trekking in the province of Pavia
  • Active & Green
Dicovering Monte Lesima

On the wings of winter

In winter at the Parco del Mincio to spot flocks of migratory birds.
  • Active & Green
The Vallazza Natural Reserve

Ca' branchi walk - Somasassa - Caven - Tresenda

  • Active & Green
Somasassa

Kitesurf in Lombardy

Where to do kitesurfing in Lombardy
  • Active & Green
Windsurf, Como lake

Po, a river to experience.

The italian longest river offers you unforgettable moments.
  • Active & Green
Gita fuori porta a Cremona lungo il Po

Valle Intelvi: 4 excursions in the land between two lakes

The Val d’Intelvi offers visitors some unmissable walking routes that are suitable for everyone to explore on foot or by bike
  • Active & Green
Valle Intelvi

Parco dello Stelvio, Bormio and Valdidentro

Walks and strenuous hikes in the heart of the Stelvio National Park surrounded by unspoilt nature and in close contact with mountain fauna
  • Active & Green
Il parco dello Stelvio, Bormio e la Valdidentro

Unforgettable Experiences on Lake Maggiore

  • Active & Green
Unforgettable Experiences on Lake Maggiore

Trezzo d'Adda what to see

A pleasant day to discover Trezzo sull'Adda: the historic center, the villas, the river and the central Taccani.
  • Active & Green
Trezzo d'Adda, what to see in a day

Running al Parco di Monza

Running is good for you. And running in the middle of nature? Even better! Come and join us at Monza Park.
  • Active & Green
Running Parco di Monza

Autodromo di monza

Monza and Formula 1 are two excellences of Motorsport.
  • Active & Green
Autodromo Nazionale Monza

In between the lake and the sky

Episode 2
  • Active & Green
In between the lake and the sky

Aereoclub in Sondrio

Hover in the sky like butterflies, letting yourself be carried away by the high currents like seagulls in search of freedom
  • Active & Green
Aereoclub in Sondrio

Galbusera bianca

Rediscover the taste of life slowly immersed in unspoiled nature, visit the Oasis of Galbusera Bianca.
  • Active & Green
Galbusera Bianca