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Castelbello-Ciardes in Vinschgau Valley

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The Castelbello-Ciardes holiday area is located at 600 m in the lower part of the Venosta Valley, only 20 km from the city of Merano.

Dispersed on the surrounding hills and mountains you can find the harbours of Maragno. Lacinigo, Colsano, Freiberg, Tomberg, Trumsberg and Juval. (Juval Castle)

A landscape full of opposites and allurements: from the foresty, rather shady Monta Tramontana to the lightflood Monte Sole with its unique fauna and flora, from charming vineyards to the alpine landscape with cruxifixes on the peaks and alpine lakes.

Similarly varied is the gastronomic offer from this area with the best variations of South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, grapes for absolute top wines grow as well as juicy apples, apricots and chestnuts. Furthermore, a tasty Venosta asparagus is grown in the sandy ground near the Adige river.

Castelbello-Ciardes the ideal starting point for many comfortable walks and recreational hikes, as well as sporty activities. Experience wonderful holidays according to the motto: Enjoying the good old times with the comforts of the present.

Insider’s tip: Visit Juval Castle, the summer residence of Reinhold Messner. A picture gallery, a mask collection from 5 continents and a comprehensive Tibetan collection can be admired.