Lake Caldonazzo

Lake in Trentino, Italy

Lake Caldonazzo (Italian: Lago di Caldonazzo) is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km². It is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol.

Water sports like the canoe, sailing, wind surfing and water skiing is famous on the lake. The lake has played an important role; it was the "training ground" for Thomas Degasperi.

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.