Holiday apartment in Marciaga: nature, trails and local history

Marciaga between nature and Lake Garda

Marciaga combines its landscape with traces of local history. The Natura 2000 site IT3210007 “Monte Baldo: Val dei Mulini, Senge di Marciaga, Rocca di Garda” includes the Senge di Marciaga and is partly located within the municipality of Costermano sul Garda.

Hiking trails with specific points of reference

The Sentiero Val longa is a 6-kilometre hiking trail. It begins in Marciaga at the car park of the Santuario della Madonna del Soccorso. At the same time, the Sentiero Val longa follows a marked route through Zel and Val and along Monte Canforal. The six kilometres provide the route with a clear framework for personal planning during the day.

The Garda: Marciaga Sengie hiking trail offers another perspective on the landscape. It passes through a well-preserved natural landscape with rich flora and fauna and offers views of Lake Garda. Along the trail, observing nature and expansive landscapes take centre stage alongside the physical activity. The views of Lake Garda can provide natural reference points for planned breaks and observation throughout the day.

Church, rock carvings and older traces

The Church of Saints Filippo and Giacomo, the parish church of Marciaga, is part of the local history. Its bell tower dates from 1686. The rock carvings on the Sengie di Marciaga have a significantly older historical reference: they date from the Iron Age and therefore predate the bell tower of 1686.

The Santuario della Madonna del Soccorso is located on the route between Castion Veronese and Marciaga, on a green meadow framed by the rocks of the Sengie di Marciaga.

Local life and regional specialities

The Parco dello Sport is considered an important focal point for the Marciaga district. The traditional Festa dell’Ammalato e dell’Anziano in Marciaga di Costermano sul Garda was also scheduled for Sunday, 1 September 2024. A culinary tradition is associated with 8 December: in Marciaga, this day is known as the “Festa dei biscoti” and is associated with roasted chestnuts and Mandorlato.

Choosing the right holiday apartment in Marciaga

When choosing your accommodation, you can be guided by the type of holiday rhythm you want. If marked trails, nature and views are your priorities, the Sentiero Val longa and the Garda: Marciaga Sengie hiking trail will become the focus of your planning. If you are more interested in architectural history and older evidence, the parish church with its 1686 bell tower and the rock carvings on the Sengie di Marciaga offer different points of reference. A holiday apartment in Marciaga is therefore particularly suitable if you do not want to reduce your stay to a single experience, but instead want to choose between landscapes, local history and regional traditions.

Other places to consider

For your further selection of places, you can also consider Sant'ambrogio Di Valpolicella, Oppeano, Lazise, Corbiolo, Gazzo Veronese, Palù Dei Mori, Cerea and Affi.

For the overarching travel overview: Verona.