The ‘Colli Euganei’ Regional Park comprises 19,000 hectares of a hilly area of volcanic origin. Centuries-old oak trees and chestnut woods share the area with Mediterranean scrub-land and wide terraces cultivated with vineyards and fruit orchards. Ancient towns, hermitages and the refined architecture of the luxurious Venetian Villas tell of centuries of rich history, art and tradition.
The bucolic peacefulness of the hilly Colli Euganei area and the magic of the views have inspired and hosted great poets such as Francesco Petrarca, Ugo Foscolo, George Gordon Byron and Percy Bysshe Shelley.
The elegance of the cultural salons born in the shade of the enchanting pergolas have made Colli Euganei a place of election for physical and spiritual refurbishing for generations of nobility throughout the eras, from the ancient Roman Empire to the Venetian Serenissima.
The “Colli Euganei” Regional Park can be visited either by car, on foot or by bicycle along the various panoramic roads that climb its slopes and the over 20 fitted trails designed for its exploration.
History & Art itineraries
Ancient towns, hermitages and refined architecture tell the tale of centuries of history, art and tradition.
The Colli Euganei area is a privileged venue for admiring the famous ‘Ville Venete’, or Venetian Villas. Architects of the caliber of Andrea Palladio, Gian Maria Falconetto and Andrea Della Valle designed here the country homes of the most powerful Veneto families of the time. They are veritable architectural jewels with their majestic facades and enchanting gardens.
The unique and privileged position of Terme Euganee also make them the ideal starting point for visits to northern Italy’s most beautiful art cities: Venice, Padua, Verona, Vicenza, Mantua and Ferrara.
Sports itineraries
Five golf courses (two of which with 27 holes) share the green landscapes of the Colli Euganei with horse riding centers that offer the chance for beautiful excursions on horseback along panoramic itineraries, plus a wide range of bicycle routes for visiting in complete freedom the naturalistic and architectural treasures of the Colli Park, a thick network of walking trails among the hills with panels indicating panoramic view points and restoration areas, and for rock climbing buffs a natural crag for practicing (Rocca Pendice).
Golf
Blessed with the beautiful landscape of the Colli Euganei area, all of the Padua province’s golf courses are well laid out and offer top quality equipment.
Located just a few kilometers from the city of Padua and from the Abano Montegrotto Terme spa area, you will easily find the ideal accommodation that allows you to reach the courses in a very short time.
www.golfpadova.it
www.golfmontecchia.it
www.golffrassanelle.it
www.galzignano.it
Food & Wine itineraries
The dishes prepared by the kitchens at the Hotels and restaurants of the Bacino Euganeo area are based on the elegant and imaginative recipes handed down through generations, capable of exalting the typical local produce.
Typical of Colli Euganei is the picking of gems and spontaneous herbs and vegetables for the creation of tasty soups, delicate risottos, fragrant omelets and colorful vegetable dishes. Indeed, the area is renowned for its “rampussoli”, “pissacani”, “bruscandoli”, “rosole”, “gallinelle” and “sparesele”.
The meats section offers unmissable delicacies such as the Padua chicken proposed in many special dishes, as well as rabbit stew, stuffed Pharaoh chicken or fried chicken.
Great D.O.C. wines are also produced in this area of wineries and vineyards crossed through by the Colli Euganei Wine Route.
Finally, Colli Euganei is also famous for its production of various types of honey and precious olive oils that you can purchase directly at the oil mills or in the quaint local food shops.
An excellent occasion for approaching the specialties of the country cuisine and the typical products of this generous land are the large number of festivals and country fairs held in the Colli Euganei towns and medieval villages. These folkloristic events every year confirm the local importance of ancient traditions.
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Useful links:
www.abanomontegrotto.it
www.turismopadova.it
www.padovaincoming.com
www.stradadelvinocollieuganei.it
www.ristorantipadova.it
www.venetogolf.com
www.parcocollieuganei.com
