Parco naturale del Lago di Candia

The park encompasses 335 hectares of land with a central lake situated at 226 meters above sea level, surrounded by morainic hills.

The lake formed 1.7 million years ago during the Pleistocene period when glacial movements created water-filled depressions in the Ivrea amphitheater.

Traditional fishing practices sustained local families until the early 1900s, with fishermen primarily catching native species like carp and eel.

The visitor center provides maps, educational resources, and information about the various paths and observation points throughout the protected area.

The park hosts 425 plant species, with half growing in marshy environments, including white water lilies and rare specimens like buckbean and bladderwort.

Location: Metropolitan City of Turin

Inception: June 29, 2009

Website: http://parks.it/parco.lago.candia

GPS coordinates: 45.32660,7.90810

Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:45