LAGO DI SANTA CROCE
Lago Di Santa Croce
The lake of Santa Croce is only 15 kilometers from Vittorio Veneto.
The lake of Santa Croce, the largest lake in the province of Belluno and the second largest in the Veneto region, was created by a landslide that blocked the Valle Lapisina, stopping the descent of the Piave river towards Vittorio Veneto, and creating the Sella della Fadalto. Due to the air currents that cross the narrow area of Fadalto increasing its speed, it is one of the windiest areas in the province of Belluno.
In summer it is the ‘beach’ of the Dolomites. If you are not interested in sunbathing by the lake, do not go during the high season or on weekends and peak days because the place, although large, becomes crowded and less enjoyable for those who are more interested in nature. The scenery is picturesque, the colors are changing throughout the day and depending on the weather conditions, as does the appearance of the beach. Because of this characteristic, it is the best destination for the lovers of windsurfing, kite surfing and sailing.
All year round, but especially in summer, you can see from the beach large colorful sails in the blue water at the foot of the Alpago basin surrounded by mountains and forests, which annually brings, from all over Europe, lovers of these sports that combine water and wind and exciting experiences. The lake of Santa Croce also welcomes some competitions and gives the possibility to try these adventure sports.
On the lakeside there is the “Sbarai Oasis” that extends for 30 hectares in the district of Farra d’Alpago and is one of the most important natural sites in the province of Belluno. It is a large humid area with many different habitats, related to the variations of the water level of the lake.
The location “ Poiatte “ on the right-side of the lake is a visit worth it. A hiking trail will take you to the main beach and it is a beautiful walk. Also the bar “LA VELA” is definitely a place that needs to be visited, just look at the pictures.
It is the perfect environment for the wintering of many species of birds such as the little grebe, the lapwing, the marsh harrier, the gray heron and the stork. The reserve is easily accessible through a flat footpath, where you can admire, among other things, beautiful specimens of monumental white willows and where it is possible to practice birdwatching.
In the “Baia delle Sirene”, in the location of Santa Croce, along the southern shore of the lake, an experimental center has been created in order to requalify the area and encourage the production of fish in the basin with the most precious and typical species such as the whitefish, the pike and the trout, in danger of extinction. Beach and small bar available.
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In the “Baia delle Sirene”, in the location of Santa Croce, along the southern shore of the lake, an experimental center has been created in order to requalify the area and encourage the production of fish in the basin with the most precious and typical species such as the whitefish, the pike and the trout, in danger of extinction. Beach and small bar available.
