Discover San Feliciano on Lake Trasimeno

San Feliciano by the water

San Feliciano is an old fishing village on a hill directly on the shore of Lake Trasimeno. Its houses are made of the typical sandstone of the area. Narrow lanes and steep stairways run through the village, giving it a clearly recognisable structure shaped by the lake. When choosing accommodation on Lake Trasimeno, you will find a place here whose character is closely connected with fishing, craftsmanship and life by the water.

Fishing as local history

Next to the northern fishing harbour is the Museo della Pesca e del Lago Trasimeno. Through the “culture of water” and the development of fishing, it conveys the language, history and life of the communities living around Lake Trasimeno. In addition, the Cooperativa dei pescatori del lago has existed since 1928. Today, it is the most important fishing centre on Lake Trasimeno. Fishermen can still be seen untangling nets on the lakeshore and in the boat harbours of San Feliciano.

The fishing tradition can also be experienced at first hand. In San Feliciano, visitors can take part in the “Fisherman for a Day” activity. The Festa del Giacchio also takes place every year. It is dedicated to a fishing activity that has been passed down through generations at Lake Trasimeno. In this way, the museum, working life and recurring event offer different ways of accessing the history of the village.

Craftsmanship and religious tradition

In San Feliciano, the Filet a Modano craft technique combines two old processing techniques: making a fishing net and embroidery. Another special feature can be found in the parish church. A relic of Saint Feliciano is kept there and displayed every year on 24 January, the saint’s feast day. These two facts highlight cultural aspects of the village that are connected with San Feliciano independently of the lakeshore area.

Castles, islands and parkland

Several destinations with historical or landscape connections are located in the vicinity of San Feliciano. The Castello Isola Polvese is nearby, as is the Castello di Magione - Sagrivit. The ruins of the Castello di Zocco are also nearby. The Castello di Montalera is located in the area around San Feliciano. In addition, the Parco Scientifico Didattico di Isola Polvese is in the vicinity. You should carefully distinguish between the different designations: the castle, ruins and park are separate destinations.

Other geographical points of reference include the island of Isola Polvese, which is located near San Feliciano, and Monte Malbe, which is in the surrounding area. The island of Isola Maggiore is also located in the area around San Feliciano.

Seasonal boat trip and connection to water sports

There is a clearly limited time window for the connection to Isola Polvese: From 15 July to 30 August, a private boat takes passengers free of charge from San Feliciano to the island. If you take this period into account when planning your trip, the service is one of the specifically dated options available locally. In addition, Scuola Kitesurf a.s.d. has an address in San Feliciano (PG). This means that, alongside fishing, the village also has a documented connection to water sports.

Further travel destinations for your planning: Città Di Castello, Pucciarelli, Umbertide, Casalalta, Cortaccione, Ferretto, Castiglione del Lago, Piazzano.

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