Discover Corbara: Holiday apartment for nature, culture and wine

Corbara combines a striking landscape with historic traces and a distinctive wine tradition. Lago di Corbara was created in 1962 through the construction of a dam to generate hydroelectric power. When choosing a holiday apartment in Corbara, you can therefore tailor your trip to different interests: water, rocky landscapes, history, regional wine and active pursuits. The lake is thus both a landscape area and a testament to the history of water engineering. Its creation through dam construction connects the lake of today with the history of energy production.

Lake, gorges and activities in the surrounding area

Around Corbara, the Forello Gorges feature high, rugged banks reaching almost 200 metres in height, karst coves and cave complexes. On the left bank of the Tiber, before Lago di Corbara, there is an equipped climbing wall with more than 20 routes. Sport fishing is practised on Lago di Corbara; canoeing is among the sports practised around the lake.

Historic places and buildings

Corbara’s history can also be read in specific locations. Corbara is documented as a castrum in the land register of 1292 belonging to the rural parish of Santa Maria da Stiolo. The Roman port of Pagliano, at the confluence of the Tiber and Paglia, was excavated in 1889/90. In Corbara, the Montemarte family built a large fortified villa that still exists today. On the Tenuta di Corbara, the church of Chiesa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo dates from the 14th to the 15th century. This gives travellers interested in culture several distinct historical points of reference.

Wine from Corbara and Baschi

The culinary side of the area is closely connected with wine. In the hills between Corbara and nearby Baschi, wines are produced that led to the specific designation of origin Lago di Corbara DOC in 1998. Lago di Corbara DOC includes red and white wines, including Sangiovese, Grechetto, Merlot, Pinot nero, Vermentino, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. The designation of origin links the name of the lake with wine production between Corbara and Baschi, giving this regional theme a firmly defined framework.

Routes offering different perspectives

There are two route sections described in different ways for navigating the journey. On Route 30, the road heads towards Corbara after the dam and runs directly along its foot. On the “Anello Orvieto-Monte Peglia-Corbara-Orvieto” route, a scenic descent towards Corbara covers 7.6 kilometres. For route planning, Route 30 is characterised by the section alongside the dam; on the Anello, the 7.6-kilometre descent towards Corbara is the main feature.

More destinations for planning your trip

Other destinations you may wish to consider when planning your route include Monterivoso, Guardea, Castel Dell'aquila, Lugnano In Teverina, Finocchieto, Canale Nuovo, Montecampano and Otricoli.

For the broader travel overview: Terni.