Lake Caldonazzo (Italian: Lago di Caldonazzo) is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km2. It is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol. Lake Caldonazzo is the largest lake within the borders of Trentino and is the origin of the Brenta river.[1]
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| Location | Trentino |
| Coordinates | 46°01′08″N 11°14′32″E / 46.01889°N 11.24222°E |
| Primary inflows | Torrente Mandola |
| Primary outflows | Brenta |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface area | 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Average depth | 26.5 m (87 ft) |
| Max. depth | 49 m (160 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
The lake averages 26.5m in depth and is one of the warmest lakes in Europe, with temperatures reaching between 18 and 24 °C in the summer.[2]
Caldonazzo is famous for water sports such as canoeing, sailing, wind surfing and water skiing.[3] It is the only lake in Trentino where water skiing is permitted,[2] and notably is the "training ground" for world champion skier Thomas Degasperi.[4][5]
In 2024, Lake Caldonazzo received four blue flags its Lido, Tenna, San Cristoforo and Calceranica beaches for their exceptionally clean water.[6]
Events
editMany events take place on the lake, especially during the summer.
- In August, the Palio dei Draghi or Dragon Boat race takes place between boats driven by many rowers.[1]
- Every year on August 14, a fireworks display is organised to celebrate Ferragosto.
- The Finale Nazionale Canoagiovani, Italy's largest youth canoe, kayak and rowing event has been held on the lake for the last 16 years.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lake Caldonazzo - A water sports paradise". www.visittrentino.info. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ a b "Lake Caldonazzo - Trentino - Italy". trentino.com. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Centro Nautico Caldonazzo". www.visittrentino.info (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Ski Italy". Thomas Degasperi. 2019-11-28. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "12 incredible lakes for a holiday in Europe". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ "Blue Flags awarded to Trentino lakes". www.visittrentino.info. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
- ^ Spagnuolo, Ilaria (2023-09-07). "CANOAGIOVANI E MEETING DELLE REGIONI: CALDONAZZO ACCOGLIE LA MANIFESTAZIONE GIOVANILE PIU' IMPORTANTE DELL'ANNO". www.federcanoa.it. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
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