Lago di Caldonazzo
Lago di Caldonazzo | |
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Location | Trentino |
Coordinates | 46°4′N 11°14′E / 46.067°N 11.233°ECoordinates: 46°4′N 11°14′E / 46.067°N 11.233°E |
Primary inflows | Torrente Mandola |
Primary outflows | Brenta |
Basin countries | Italy |
Surface area | 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
Lago di Caldonazzo is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km².
Location
The lake is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol
Sport
Water sports like the canoe , the sail , the wind surfing and water skiing is famous on the lake . The lake has played an important role; it was, and still is, the "training ground" for Thomas Degasperi , water skier Trentino specialist in the discipline slalom, current European Champion and World.
Events
Many events take place on the lake, especially during the summer.
- The most important is the Palio dei Draghi (or Dragon Boat ), a competition between boats driven by many rowers. The boats are vaguely reminiscent of the shape of dragons , hence the name of the race.
- Every year on August 14 a fireworks display is organised to celebrate Ferragosto .
- National Youth of canoe is hosted every year in the last weekend of August.
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