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In these hot days we look forward to jumping into the sea. If vacations are still a mirage, you can always spend a weekend in the cooler. There are wonderful places to discover in Lombardy! Near Milan there are waterfalls and swimming pools natural places where you can relax, find some refreshment and enjoy a wonderful outing. You don’t have to go to the sea or to the lake… Discover these extraordinary destinations within walking distance of you.
Forge Park in Casto (BS)
This nature park offers numerous natural pools created by the stream that flows through it. One can relax, in fact, beside the three small lakes of clear, cool water (which can be pleasant in summer). It is a perfect place for a relaxing day surrounded by nature, with picnic areas, trails and refreshment spots.
Where: Via Guglielmo Marconi, 25070 Casto, BS.
Wells of Erve (LC)
Among the natural pools near Milan, you find the Erve Pools, about an hour and a half from the city . This place is suitable for both young and old, and we recommend it if you want to have a pleasant immersion in nature. From the quaint village of Erve you can easily get to the pools, thanks to a path along the Gallavesa stream. A very picturesque nature trail rich in vegetation. Once you arrive, you can choose whether to stop and take a nice restorative swim in the water (very cold eh) or continue to the Monzesi Mountaineers hut (about 2 h). The first puddles are found just off the trail with nice waterfalls. In short, if you want to escape the heat this is definitely a worthy option (even your 4-legged friends are allowed without any problem)
Where: Via Resegone, 23805 Erve, Lecco.
Vertova Valley Waterfalls (BG)
Some call it a lovely place, and how can you blame them. If you are really low on energy, you can recharge your batteries here. Already we are dreaming of diving into these crystal-clear pools. And we have to thank the Vertova Creek for this extraordinary work! The path is easy to walk. For this reason, it is a recommended destination for the whole family (including our four-legged friends). Once at Cà Rosèt, a mule track begins that runs along the stream, past small waterfalls and emerald pools. The total duration of the section is about 45 minutes. It is recommended to arrive well equipped, the route involves fording the river several times.
Where: Via Cinque Martiri, 24029 Vertova, Bergamo.
Acquafraggia Falls (SO)
This is a suitable destination for finding natural swimming pools near Milan and for those who crave nature walks and picnics. A very easy route suitable for all ages. The waterfalls have been recognized as a natural monument of the Lombardy Region. On warmer days you may also decide to bathe in the waters of the Acquafraggia stream, which forms a small natural pool. On weekends, admission is charged for non-residents (3 euros). Leonardo Da Vinci also liked this place, who mentioned it in his Codex Atlanticus.
Where: Communal road of, Via Sarlone, 23020 Piuro, SO.
Ferrera Falls (VA)
Another among the natural pools near Milan is located in the province of Varese you can admire a thirty-meter waterfall that juts out of the rocks. The Fermona waterfall is among the most beautiful in Lombardy, precisely because of the surrounding landscape. Great destination for a summer swim in the clear waters below the falls (there is also the smaller one).
The main waterfall is very scenic, but the smaller jumps and small ponds scattered along the watercourse are also very beautiful
To reach the falls, simply start from Ferrera and follow the signs. You can leave your car in the village near the kindergarten and follow the signs leading to a dirt path. At the fork, proceed left along a narrow and not very easy path that in a few minutes allows you to arrive at the sight of the main drop that reaches 30 meters.
Where: Via Castello, 14, 21030 Ferrera di Varese (VA).
“The Maldives of Milan.”
Dubbed so on social media, this place is located two hours from Milan. We are in Switzerland in the canton of Ticino. To be precise in the Verzasca Valley, these are real natural pools near Milan in which to swim while feeling elsewhere, in these places you see in travel magazines. It doesn’t. We are close by, only a few hours away from the Lombard capital. Perfect destination for feeling far away while staying close to home.
Where: Verzasca Valley, Ticino Canton.
Bellano Gorge
On the Lecco shore of the Lake Como, in the municipality of Bellano we find these magnificent gorges carved by water in which it is possible to walk in total safety in close contact with the water, you do not bathe as in the places previously proposed but you walk the walkways very close to the flowing water giving moments of great coolness. You can then bathe in Lake Como, which has partly free and partly equipped beaches. It is 75km from Milan, the state highway to take is N.36.
Where: Piazza S. Giorgio, 23822 Bellano – LC.