Aktiviteter och sevärdheter
Sale Marasino är en genuin Italiensk liten ort precis vid sjön Iseo. Direkt från huset når man till fina vandringsleder, fiskemöjligheter, bad i sjön, båtuthyrning samt till ett antal små restauranger som erbjuder allt från budget alternativ till finsmakarens önskemål.
För den som är ute efter att shoppa finns ett utbud av fina affärer i samhället Iseo, ca 10 min med bil från Sale Marasino, eller annars finns ett stort outlet center "Franciacorta Outlet" som erbjuder ett stort utbud av affärer och kända märken. Franciacorta Outlet ligger ca 20 min med bil från Sale Marasino.
För de som är intresserade av fina viner är det bra att veta att Sale Marasino ligger vid det lilla vindistriktet Franciacorta, känt för sina förstklassiga vita bubbeldrycker. Man är också tillverkare av förnämliga röda viner, som då kallas Corte Franca. Bland de mer kända producenterna finns Ca' del Bosco och Bellavista.
Golfentusiasterna har ett antal banor att välja mellan, på avstånd från 20 - 45 min bilresa. Fina banor finns vid Franciacorta, Gardasjön (Arzaga Golf, Garda Golf bl a) samt Albenza vid Bergamo.
Sale Marasino is a genuine Italian small village right on Lake Iseo. Directly from the house is it possible to reach fine hiking trails, fishing areas, beaches at the lake, boat rentals, as well as to a number of small restaurants that offer everything from a budget menue to the gourmet's choices.
For those who are looking to do some shopping there are a range of fine shops in the little city Iseo, 10 min drive from Sale Marasino, or otherwise, there is a large outlet center "Franciacorta Outlet" which offers a wide range of shops and well known brands. Franciacorta outlet is located about 20 minutes by car from Sale Marasino.
For those who are interested in fine wines, it's good to know that Sale Marasino is located at the exclusive area of Franciacorta, known for its high-quality Brut and sparkling white wines. The area is also providing excellent red wines, which are called Corte Franca. Among the more known producers are Ca' del Bosco and Bellavista.
Golf enthusiasts have a number of tracks to choose from, at a distance of 20 - 45 min drive. Fine courses are available at Franciacorta, Lake Garda (Arzaga Golf, Garda Golf and Albenza close to Bergamo.
Trekking
Just above the house is the trail "Antica Strada Valerian" situated. It stretches along the hills framing the lake Iseo. Variable pitch and difficulty, which requires good shoes on your feet though. The proposal is to go to any village along the trial and then take the train back to Sale Marasino if you want to alternate the ride home.
Other hiking trails, also in the vicinity of Sale Marasino with varying difficulty levels are:
- The Piramidi: is a fantastic experience and suitable even for those who are less familiar to hike. To go around Piramidi takes about 1.5 - 2 hours.
- If you are looking for a challenging hike, you can follow the trekking trail to "Punta Almana" which has a gradient of 1000 m. The reward when you reach the top, is a view of the two valleys Sebino and Val Trompia. This trial takes approximately 5 hours, and requires some experience of trekking
- In less than one hour by car, it is possible to reach a number of kinds of mountain passes in the upper Alps and find fine hiking trails for all categories of hikers are offered.
Right in front of the house is Monte Isola located, said to be the largest island in a European lake (if you consider the lakes on the European continent). The island is a huge rock that is rising out of the lake.
At the top there is a small monastery called Madonna della Ceriola, to which you can come taking existing hiking trails. There is also an opportunity to go around the island, a walk of approximately 2 hours. On the way there is more possibilities to stop and dine at one of the restaurants located in the villages you are passing on the road around the island.
Golf
For golfers there is a selection of different golf courses with different characters, within 1 hour radius with car, from Sale Marasino. Some we recommend are:
- Francia Corta Golf Club, Rovato: a fine 27-hole facility that is driven by the wine manufacturers in Franciacorta. Distance: 12 km
- Albenza Golf, Bergamo: a championship course outside Bergamo, which offers its challenges. Distance: 65 km
- Arzaga Golf Club, Lake Garda: a varied 27-hole golf course at Lake Garda's west side. Distance: 55 km
- Gardagolf Country Club, Lake Garda: a championship golf course on Lake Garda's southwestern shore. Distance 60 km
Winery
Franciacorta is a small but very well known area for its quality wines. In particular they are known for their white sparkling wines, Brut and Satèn. These are called Franciacorta wines. It also produced a very fine red wines, which then is called Corte Franca. Vineyards are often small and produce their wines with grapes from their own "vignete", i.e. , vineyards. A few farms that are well worth their visit is:
- Barone Pizzini: Grow only organic wines, both white and red.
- Ca' del Bosco: is considered to be the finest producer of them all in Franciacorta. Stunning white and red wines
- Bellavista: large producer of white sparkling wines. Located on a vineyard that only it is worth a visit in itself!
Skiing
During the winter, it is not far to find excellent areas and systems for those who are interested in downhill skiing. Behind Sale Marasino is located valley Val Trompia, which offers good opportunities in the site Passo Maniva (approx on 1800 m height)
If you rather would like to ski in a big systems, which offers more than 100 km prepared slopes do we recommend Passo Tonale/Ponte di Legno, which is just over an hour's drive from Sale Marasino. It is normally possible to ski from the beginning of December to the end of April. But that can vary from year to year according to the amount of snow and temperatures of course.
View of Val Trompia, on the way up to Punta Almana
I Piramidi (The Pyramids) in Zone village is a busy attraction, created by nature. Natural erosions have created these pillars, of which a number of large stones are resting on the top
Food & Meals
Food is a central theme in the Italian culture. Regardless of whether you choose to prepare it yourself or to go out on any of all of the restaurants and trattorias, there's a good chance that it will be a good meal!
Better and well-stocked grocery stores are within 10 minutes by car from the house. We recommend either Zerbimarkt inside of Iseo or Esselunga at Franciacorta. Smaller shops and bakeries are in the vicinity of 200 - 500 m distance.
There is plenty of restaurants and trattorias to chose among, from the very basic kitchen to the more exclusive. Often, it is the lake catches on the menus, then Iseo lake is offering a lot of good fresh water fishes.
- In Sale Marasino are among other restaurants the Hotel Motta (just below housing) which serves very good cuisine at affordable prices. For the more discriminating Hotel Kinzica with its very fine restaurant which is mentioned in Gambero Rosso (Italian counterpart to the Guide Michelin)
- In the neighbour village Marone is Ristorante Vela located, which offers fish specialities on its menu and welcomes its guests with a family atmosphere.
- If you want to take a trip to Monte Isola for a good meal, do you find the trattoria Al Lago in the village of Carzano, located directly over the water seen from the terrace.
- In the small village Iseo there are several very good restaurants, cafes and ice cream bars just along the lake. We strongly recommend Il Lido al Lago which is an excellent restaurant, where you can sit on their veranda and just gazing out over the lake.
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