Lake Bolsena is a volcanic lake located in the northern part of the province of Viterbo in the Lazio region of Italy.
The elliptical lake is the largest volcanic lake in Europe, covering a total area of 113.5 km2.
Thanks to its extremely clean waters, Lake Bolsena is home to a great biodiversity of plants and animals, some even rare. In the lake, one can swim, windsurf, SUP, kayak, sail, water-ski and even fish.
The shores of the lake are characterised by almost untouched nature, with forests, reed beds and quiet coves, as well as cultivated fields, olive groves and vineyards.
Of the towns bordering Lake Bolsena, the most charming and picturesque are Capodimonte and Bolsena.
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Silvia Castellano
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Lago di Bolsena
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42.591243, 11.936886
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42°35'28.5"N 11°56'12.8"E
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32T 740970 4719606
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