Holiday apartment in Borghetto: Lake, history and cycle path

Borghetto between the lakeside path and history

Borghetto combines a location on Lake Trasimeno with impressive traces of its past. The town is a stop along the circular cycle path around Lake Trasimeno. The Grande Anello del Trasimeno also passes through Borghetto and then continues along a route close to the lake shore. Those who choose a holiday apartment in Borghetto can therefore focus their trip either on active days along the cycle path or on the historical and culinary aspects of the surrounding area.

Culture in the area around Borghetto

Several noteworthy destinations are located in the area around Borghetto. These include the Villa Guglielmi- Isola Maggiore palace, the Palazzo Duca Della Corgna palace, as well as the Museo dell'Accademia Etrusca museum and the Museo Diocesano Del Capitolo museum. The selection therefore ranges from palace architecture to insights provided by museums. This creates a varied framework for planning your trip: one day can be devoted to the cycle path and the landscape, and another to the historic buildings and museums in the surrounding area.

Fortress, tower and church

Borghetto's history dates back to 1388. At that time, the magistrates of Perugia built the “Borgo Nuovo” with walls and towers to defend access to Lake Trasimeno. Of Borghetto's ancient rectangular castle, the southeastern corner tower remains; it is higher and more imposing than the other towers. The Torre del Borghetto was used for about four centuries as a prison for people who violated the fishing regulations in force on the lake.

The Chiesa di San Martino is also connected to the castle in terms of its history. The present building dates from the same period as the castle, and its architectural layout originates from the 14th century. The church stands on Borghetto's piazza. Opposite it is a fountain dedicated to the lake's fishermen.

Islands and mountains around the lake

The landscape around the area includes the island of Isola Maggiore, the island of Isola Minore and Monte Maestrino. Monte Castel Giudeo lies in the wider regional surroundings of Borghetto. These different landscape features offer various perspectives on the region: the islands and mountains each provide their own accents, while Lake Trasimeno and the nearby section of the Grande Anello along the shore provide orientation for active excursions.

Fish cuisine and stories from the lake

The local gastronomic culture of Lake Trasimeno can also be discovered through the stories of the fishermen. Fish is prepared in many different ways around the lake: fried, as soup, grilled and in more elaborate dishes. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Borghetto can therefore weigh several interests when planning their trip: cycling, historical discoveries, museums, islands, mountains or the cuisine around the lake.

Further places for your planning

Savelli, San Fatucchio, Poreta, Torgiano, Moiano, Rancolfo, Ponte Centesimo, Todi

For the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.