| Caprino is in the immediate
hinterland of lake Garda at the foot of Monte Baldo,
the most important service centre in the district. The
hamlet of Spiazzi is much favoured by tourists and visitors
to the Madonna della Corona sanctuary on the cliff overlooking
the Adige valley from a height of over 500m. Set in
the traditional agriculture of the area there are many
elegant villas to admire as well as the oldest plane
tree in Italy, an established national treasure.
Sights: Palazzo Carlotti (Town Hall),
Civic Museum of Caprino 045 6209929, Villa Nichesola,
Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona (Spiazzi), the 100
Bersaglieri Plane tree.
Scenic wlks on Monte Baldo reccomended.
Sport: Trekking, mountain bike, hand-gliding,
horse-riding.
Events: June International Caprino
to Spiazzi speed car race, August Mount Baldo festival,
October Festival of Mountain produce. |
Hamlet: Boi, Ceredello,
Gaon, Lubiara, Pazzon, Pesina, Porcino, Spiazzi, Vilmezzano
Altitude: 254m asl
Inhabitants: 7.473
Distance from:
- Verona Km 32
- Motorway A22/Affi Km 8
- Motorway A4/Peschiera Km 18
- Verona Airport Km 18
- Peschiera Railway station Km 17
- Verona Railway station Km 32
First aid: 118
Fire emergency: 115
Police: 112
Road assistance: 045 6260630
Mountain rescue: 118
Hospital: 045 7241533
Baldo Community: 045 6230878
Market: Saturday morning - Antique market
1st Thursday of the month |