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Sport in The Province of Brescia!
Sport in The Province of Brescia!
Regione Lombardia
Turismo
being
andwell-
The purpose of this guide is to B r e s c i a : all of I t aly in one cit y.
present all the sports
being
that can be played in the Brescia area,
because of the nature of the terrain, with
its large lakes, rivers, mountains and nature
parks. The aim of the guide is to introduce the
tourist to the thrilling and competitive sports
that are available in the Brescia area.
Alessio Merigo
President, Bresciatourism
Brescia is strategically located a short distance from Milan and
Venice and at the intersection of the great European corridors
connecting France to Austria (from west to east) and Germany and
Central Europe to Rome (from north to south).
BY CAR:
From Torino and Milan, highway
A4, Brescia Centro exit. Alternate
route: from Torino, highway A21.
From Venice or Verona, highway BY AIR: BY TRAIN:
A4 in the direction of Milan, Brescia Verona - Villafranca Brennero-Modena Line
Centro exit. Valerio Catullo Airport (50 km) Milan-Venice Line
From Bologna, Florence or Rome, www.aeroportoverona.it
Montichiari (Province of Brescia) www.trenitalia.it
highway A1 to Modena, highway
A22 to Verona, highway A4 to Gabriele D’Annunzio Airport (15 km)
Brescia Centro. wwww.aeroportobrescia.it
From Genoa and Liguria, highway Bergamo, Orio al Serio Airport (80 km)
A7 to Tortona, highway A21 to www.sacbo.it
Brescia. Milan, Linate and Malpensa Airports
(100 km)
www.autobrennero.it www.sea-aeroportimilano.it
www.autostrade.it Venice, Marco Polo Airport (100 km)
Easy to reach Brescia is a halfway point in a circuit of cities of art such as Verona,
Trento, Bergamo, Milan, Mantua and Cremona. Brescia and its lakes
by highway, are, therefore, the perfect jumping-off spot for visiting these cities,
rail or air shopping or going to concerts.
Its geographic location and scenery, along with its historic, artistic and
cultural treasures, food and wine, and events and facilities, make the
Province of Brescia a perfect tourist destination.
Monaco
di Baviera
MALPENSA ORIO
Bergamo Venezia
Torino
Milano Brescia
Verona
MONTICHIARI
LINATE
Cremona Mantova
Bologna
Modena
Roma
Sport and well-being
“A way to restore body and soul”
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Play your favourite sport,
whatever it is.
That’s why you should come to Brescia, the province’s physical terrain
and its lakes, mountain streams, open countryside, mountains and
nature parks offer a wide array of fun activities.
Winter snow and summer skiing in the shadow of a large glacier; kite
surfing on the deceptively placid waters of the lake and horseback
riding, immersed in the silence of nature; paddling a canoe and
sport fishing, dog sledding and a thousand other sports for adults
and children, sports fans and enthusiasts, proven champions and
amateurs.
Always with attention to safety, thanks to professional guides - and
always fun.
Enjoy a dynamic vacation, discover interesting places, have exciting
adventures. Come to Brescia. And enjoy.
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Skiing 365 days a year
Val Camonica has become one of the best ski areas in the Italian Alps.
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Modern facilities, fast ski lifts and cable lifts,
technologically advanced snow-making machines
(when the weather is… too nice) and, above all,
an enchanting landscape, attract thousands of
skiers from around the world.
Traditional skiers, young snowboarders,
cross-country skiers and players of every
type of winter sport come to Val Camonica for
the thrills that unwind along more than 150
kilometres of trails.
When conditions are favourable, you can even
ski in the summer, on the snow of the Presena
Glacier. You’ll be torn between hurling yourself
down in a spectacular descent and pausing to
look at the surrounding mountains, whether
it’s a brief stop while skiing or a pleasant rest
in a mountain shelter.
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There is a close connection between golf and
tourism in Brescia. That isn’t surprising when you
consider that it is home to one of the best and
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most complete golf circuits in Italy.
Golf A few kilometres of travel, and within a half
hour you will find, in rapid succession, three
noteworthy greens: Arzaga, Gardagolf and
Bogliaco. Bogliaco is the oldest green in the
province: dating to 1912 it was the third golf
course opened in Italy.
A few kilometres more and you arrive at other courses facing Lake
Garda (those of the neighbouring province of Verona, for example).
You will discover how many opportunities await the golf enthusiast:
play every day on a different course, enrich your vacation with new
experiences, temper them with the joy of tackling the course, playing
with friends, challenging yourself.
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For less accomplished players, there are training and practice greens
available both in the city of Brescia and the surrounding area. There
are others located along Lake Garda, and you can even play, at an
altitude of over 1,500 metres, in Pontedilegno, in the high mountains
of the Val Camonica, a short distance from the Presena Glacier.
This course is open only in the summer, but you
will find yourself in a truly fascinating natural
setting.
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Wind+water
The lakes of Garda, Iseo and Idro are a true
paradise for sailing sports enthusiasts.
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The constantly blowing winds promise fun
for sailors and windsurfers. The numerous
sailing centres in the towns along the lakes
offer races, sailing classes and equipment
rentals. Kite surfing is always very popular:
what a thrill!
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In the
saddle!
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Spelunking Free-climbing, hiking and
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If you love a challenge, don’t
miss Skyrace, a marathon run
in the mountains surrounding
Corteno Golgi in Val Camonica.
It is a 42-km course over
mountaintops assisted only by
your own lungs and very strong
legs. Similar competitions are
held in other mountain areas, a
testament to the success of this
challenging sport.
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The Brescia Football Club
competes in the best
championships in Italy:
Series A and Series B.
Football in
Brescia
As in all Italian cities, this is the most popular
sport. In recent years, thanks to the success
of the city’s team, the Brescia Football Club,
and to a number of famous players, such
as Roberto Baggio, this team sport has
a new lease on life.
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Rugby
This has been a pleasant surprise for Brescia.
In 2005 the team from Calvisano, a town
to the southeast of the city, won the rugby
national championship, making Calvisano the
centre of Italian rugby.
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Well-being
and
Who doesn’t deserve a rest?
relaxation
The Province of Brescia is a place that offers not only history and
art, beautiful and varied landscapes and fun things to do, but also an
Restoring body and soul, taking opportunity to relax and enjoy yourself. This fact is well known to the
care of yourself, taking time people of Brescia and the many loyal people from Italy and elsewhere
who visit Brescia’s spas and fitness centres - places famous for their
for yourself: this is the secret experience and great results. Check out the spas of Sirmione, the
to rediscovering energy and peninsula that is the pride of Lake Garda, those in Angolo and Ome
well-being, which we too often in the hills amid the Franciacorta vineyards, in Vallio in Val Sabbia
and in Boario in Val Camonica. They are all oases of nature and
neglect. These are the perfect peacefulness.
places to begin the process.
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Not only thermal treatment
but also wellness centres,
with their various health
philosophies, can help you
restore the equilibrium and
psychological and physical
sense of well-being that are too
often strained by the stress of
our daily working lives.
In the beauty spas, in Brescia and the surrounding area, you will
be able to regain your vitality and feel good again about yourself
and others.
You can make your visit even more special in charming Sirmione, pampering yourself at
Aquaria, a wellness centre located at the thermal spa, at Villa Paradiso on the lakeshore, or
at Gardone Riviera, at the Grand Hotel Fasano, in an atmosphere that is both charming and
exclusive.
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The opportunities to reward yourself with a
peaceful and restorative experience don’t end
here: in another wonderful lakeside setting, in
Limone, you will find the Tao Centre (located
in a prestigious hotel), which offers modern
treatments with ancient origins in pursuit of
good health, combining modern medicine
with traditional Chinese methods.
Try it!
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Info, hotel, booking:
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CLERICI & ASSOCIATI, BRESCIA
PICTURES:
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RISTORANTE S. GIULIA, BOGLIACO GOLF, BRESCIAMUSEI, CENTRO
COMMERCIALE LE PORTE FRANCHE, COMUNE DI BAGOLINO, COMUNE
DI BRESCIA - UFFICIO TURISMO, CONSORZIO TUTELA FRANCIACORTA,
CONSORZIO OLIO DOP DEI LAGHI LOMBARDI, CONSORZIO BOTTICINO
DOC, CONSORZIO OPERATORI TURISTICI LAGO DI IDRO, CONSORZIO
PRO LOCO CAMUNO-SABINE, DISTILLERIE FRANCIACORTA,
FESTIVAL PIANISTICO INT. A.B. MICHELANGELI, FONDAZIONE ANDRÉ
HELLER, FONDAZIONE IL VITTORIALE DEGLI ITALIANI, FONDAZIONE
UGO DA COMO, FRANCIACORTA OUTLET VILLAGE, GARDAGOLF,
LA PAMPA - AGRITURISMO, MUSEO MILLE MIGLIA, PINACOTECA INT.
DELL’ETÁ EVOLUTIVA, PINACOTECA PALAZZO MARTINENGO, PALAZZO
ARZAGA, RISTORANTE CASCINA CAPUZZA, RISTORANTE ESPLANADE,
RISTORANTE IL VOLTO, RISTORANTE LE DUE COLOMBE, RUGBY
CALVISANO, STRADE DEI VINI S.MARTINO D/B, TEATRO GRANDE, TENDER
SURF, TERME DI ANGOLO, TERME DI BOARIO, TERME DI SIRMIONE -
AQUARIA, VILLA FELTRINELLI
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del Turismo
Regione Lombardia
Turismo
Provincia di Brescia
Comune di Brescia