Holiday apartment in Magione: Lake, history and motorsport

Holiday apartment in Magione between lake, history and motorsport

The Parco regionale del Lago Trasimeno also includes the municipal area of Magione. At the same time, Magione lies on the historic Via Lauretana pilgrimage route, along which pilgrims travelled to and from Rome via Lake Trasimeno, Chiusi and Loreto.

Landscape and paths around Magione

The M12 Magione–Monte Ruffiano hiking trail offers panoramic views of Lake Trasimeno and its islands along the way. This specific view along the trail makes the lake not merely a backdrop, but a defining part of the hiking experience. In the vicinity of Magione, the Perugia–Trasimeno cycle route between San Savino and San Feliciano reconnects with the Ciclovia del Trasimeno. If you are planning an active stay with varied impressions for your holiday apartment in Magione, you will find two clearly different options here: the M12 panoramic trail and the connection between the two cycle routes.

Churches, towers and historic sites

The Church of Madonna delle Grazie in Magione houses a painting of the Madonna and Child from 1371, attributed to Andrea Di Giovanni da Orvieto. Together with the Via Lauretana, this artwork points to the religious and historical side of the town. At the Torre dei Lambardi, four middle floors are accessible by lift, while the upper terrace can only be reached via a spiral staircase. For planning your excursions, this is a specific detail to consider if you would like to experience the tower’s views and interior spaces separately.

Festivals and culture in Magione

The Teatro Giuseppe Mengoni in Magione was built in April 1870. The Palio del Giogo offers another way to explore the town’s history: it originated in 1978 as the “Corsa dei Gioghi” and takes place on the evening of the last Saturday of the “Settimana Magionese”. Every summer, the Castello dei Cavalieri di Malta hosts a re-enactment of the events surrounding the Dieta di Magione of 1502. When choosing your accommodation, this allows you to combine cultural visits with a festival held at a set time or a historical re-enactment, without limiting your stay to just one type of experience.

Motorsport as a special reason to travel

The Autodromo di Magione opened on 7 April 1973 with its first race, which gave rise to the “Pasqua del Pilota” tradition. Free practice sessions at the Autodromo di Magione can be selected and booked online using the “prove libere” function. The CNESS courses at the Autodromo dell’Umbria combine theoretical instruction on vehicle dynamics and driving techniques with practical exercises on specially equipped technical areas and the Borzacchini racetrack.

Craftsmanship in the surrounding area

In San Feliciano, near Magione, the Filet a Modano tradition combines the production of fishing nets with embroidery. A holiday apartment in Magione can therefore be a suitable choice if you would like to plan your holiday not just around individual sights, but around a mix of nature, culture, events and regional craftsmanship.

More destinations for your planning

Discover more places for planning your trip here: Citta Della Pieve, Castiglione Del Lago, Montecastelli, Vitellino, Torchiagina, San Feliciano, Molinaccio, Montepennino.

To the higher-level travel overview: Perugia.