5 things to do in Comano Terme
History and wellness come together in the Biosphere Reserve
Between Lake Garda and the Brenta Dolomites sprawls a treasure trove of biodiversity declared a “Biosphere Reserve” by UNESCO in 2015: an area recognised as a shining example of the “Man and the Biosphere” programme thanks to the harmonious relationship between the local population and the natural environment.
In this idyllic landscape, where Alpine meadows, woods, pastures and moors alternate with areas where traditional crops are grown, lies the tranquil Valley of Comano, renowned since ancient times for the beneficial properties of its thermal waters. You can have a true wellness experience here thanks not only to the Terme di Comano spa, but also to the nature of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park and the history of its villages and fine manor houses.
Below, we’ve put together five things to do if you find yourself in this glorious part of Trentino!
Visit Stenico Castle
An ancient manor and concrete symbol of the power that the Prince Bishops of Trento held, its walls have loomed high over the Outer Giudicarie area since the 12th century. A visit here is a jaw-dropping journey back through time: don’t miss the 13th-century frescoes that adorn the chapel of San Martino and the numerous rooms furnished with period furniture.
Explore Rango and the surrounding area
Rango is one of the Trentino entries on the official list of Italy’s Most Beautiful Villages. Rich in both charm and history, it is an unmissable gem whatever the season. This 2-day itinerary is the perfect way to experience Rango at a relaxed pace, savouring all its little treasures from long ago.
Take a hike into the heart of the Adamello-Brenta Nature Park
A loop route of little over 7 km along the floor of the Algone Valley, amid meadows, barns and farmsteads. Along the way, you’ll pass by the debris deposit left over from the search for quartz for the production of glass; an industry that thrived in the valley between 1800 and 1880, as evidenced by the glass factory ruins near Rifugio Ghedina.
See the pile dwellings of the Fiavé Natural-Archaeological Park
Here, the link with history goes all the way back to the Bronze Age. The pile-dwelling village of the Fiavé Natural-Archaeological Park has been faithfully reconstructed in the Fiavé-Carera nature reserve. A boardwalk over the water leads you through the wooden huts, recreated on the basis of scientific data uncovered during research conducted by archaeologists between 1969 and the 1990s.
