Silea between the Sile landscape and towpaths

Silea combines the landscape of the Sile River with waterside paths, opportunities to observe nature and cultural attractions in the nearby and wider regional area. This creates a destination where you can combine different day plans involving cycling, river landscapes and historical impressions.

River landscapes and special places

Silea is one of the eleven municipalities in the Regional Park of the Sile River. A distinctive feature lies within the municipal area itself: here, the Sile divides into two branches that merge again farther downstream. Lago Verde also reflects a transformed landscape. It is a former quarry that has been redeveloped for community-accessible sports, leisure and refreshment facilities.

The wider regional area around Silea includes a variety of landscapes. It is home to Colesel Val dell'Acqua, a mountain, Spiaggia Lungomare d'Annunzio, a beach, as well as Carbonera and Isola dei Laghi, two islands. These diverse destinations broaden the picture of an area where river environments, open landscapes and regional excursion destinations exist side by side.

Cycling along the Sile

A cycle and pedestrian path runs through Silea along the towpaths and embankments of the Sile between Treviso and Casale sul Sile. Porto di Silea is considered a convenient place to park your car and continue by bicycle. The route passes through Villapendola in the municipality of Silea and follows the towpath along the left bank of the Sil Morto.

Along the way, movement beside the water is combined with quieter encounters with nature. A footbridge over the water crosses a restored reed area where numerous waterbird species can be observed. Along the riverside route on the Sile, you can also see the Cimitero dei burci. In addition to serving as a cycling and walking connection, the paths therefore also have a scenic and observational character.

A nature experience with an educational focus

The Centro Cicogne LIPU di Silea offers school classes, families and organized groups educational visits as well as individually adaptable programmes. The educational programmes last an average of two to three hours.

Cultural attractions around Treviso

The area around Silea also offers cultural points of interest. It is home to the Musei Civici di Treviso, a museum, the Palazzo dei Trecento, a palace, La Bellissima Treviso, a historic site, and the Torre Civica, a monument. Those wishing to give their stay a cultural focus will therefore find historical and museum attractions near the riverside paths.

Anyone looking for a hotel in Silea can plan their days around these highlights: waterways and cycling, observing waterbirds, an educational visit or cultural attractions around Treviso.

Further destinations for planning your trip to Italy include Valdobbiadene, Tovena, Roncadelle, Castelcucco, Susegana, Sarmede, Motta di Livenza and Fregona.

For the higher-level travel overview: Treviso.