Water tours and activities Italy

After 900 years of commercial vocation, since 2006, following major renovation works, the Navigli have opened their doors to tourist navigation. There are five routes to choose from, such as the Linea delle Conche route, which takes you to discover one of the most picturesque areas of Milan and the revolutionary system of locks developed by Leonardo da Vinci. Some of them, like the Naviglio di Bereguardo, take you a little out of the city and are a great opportunity to discover the countryside around Milan.

Spiaggia Des Bains, a three-minute bike ride from the city center, is one of the Lido's iconic beaches. The beach is bathed by the Adriatic Sea and has an extremely large stretch of sand that is ultra clean and supervised daily by lifeguards. It is the ideal place to come and relax with your family for the day, especially since it has a small, modern and fun open-air bar. The wooden deckchairs and the 200 private cabins, arranged in a meticulous way, row by row, facing the sea, are what give the place its vacation feel.

How about casting off and discovering Venice and the lagoon in unusual boats? How about spending a few hours on the water aboard a Riva boat, a vintage yacht, a Sanpierota boat or a completely reinvented fishing trawler from Bordeaux? If you are interested, don't hesitate to contact Carl-Georg, the founder of Classic Boats. His company specializes in these original nautical trips. It also offers a rental service for electric boats as well as guided tours with driver.

Several tours are available on electric or hybrid boats, allowing you to discover one of Milan's most picturesque landscapes along the water. For example, you can enjoy an aperitif while cruising along the Naviglio Grande! A multilingual web-radio broadcasts explanations in Italian, English, French and even Milanese! Departures take place several times a day, and can be booked online. Depending on the season, certain tours may or may not be organized, so check the website for more information.