At Bruna's

The apartment A CASA DI BRUNA, recently and completely renovated, is located in the river village of Rivalta sul Mincio (MN), in the "Valli del Mincio" Nature Reserve, recognized as a "Tourist Destination of Excellence", as part of the community project "Eden 2009-Tourism protected areas", as well as a site of the European Natura 2000 Network. It is only 3 km from GRAZIE, 10 km from MANTUA, 30 km from LAKE GARDA, 50 km from VERONA, and 38 km from GARDALAND. The space The large and bright apartment, which can accommodate up to six people, consists of: - an "open space" living area with a kitchen equipped for breakfast, lunch and dinner, complete with appliances (induction hob, dishwasher, refrigerator, freezer, oven, moka pot, electric kettle) and a living room with TV and double sofa bed; - a sleeping area with two double bedrooms with wardrobe and desk; - a large bathroom with shower, hairdryer, adjoining laundry room with washing machine and sink, clothesline, balcony. The apartment is equipped with independent heating, mosquito nets, air conditioning in each of the two bedrooms and in the living area, free private Wi-Fi network, cleaning kit, iron and ironing board, bed linen and towels, tablecloth. Guest access The accommodation, located on the first floor, has a separate entrance in a private courtyard, adjacent to the entrance door, where you can park cars, motorcycles and bicycles for free. Other things to note A few meters from the accommodation there are: bank, post office, bar (with daytime opening and evening closing only), bakery, supermarket, bus stop for Mantua, pizzerias and taverns (also takeaway), where you can taste the specialties of a cuisine linked to river fish and game, in addition to the typical Mantuan cuisine: pike in sauce and in white, tagliatelle with duck, pumpkin tortelli, agnolini, risotto alla pilota, sbrisolona cake. Nearby, shop and restaurant/pizzeria with certified products for CELIACS. The location of the accommodation is ideal for exploring the most evocative places of the Mincio Valley and to enjoy the beauty of the area: from the small port of Fondo Mincio, a stone's throw from the accommodation, fascinating river excursions by canoe, in the tangle of reeds, and relaxing boat trips, passing through the village of Grazie to the Upper Lake of Mantua. Canoes, kayaks, boats and water bikes can be rented. In the Fondo Mincio area, in addition to the possibility of visiting the Ethnographic Museum of Crafts on the River and the Diffused Museum, from June to September, there are some events: - THE MINCIO IN CANOE, which offers descents of the Mincio river by canoe. - PAGAIANDO CON LA LUNA PIENA, which organizes guided canoe and rowboat excursions on full moon evenings, departing at sunset and returning when the full moon appears. During the Christmas period, the suggestive NATIVITY SCENE ON THE WATER. For cycling enthusiasts, starting directly from the accommodation, it is possible to reach Mantua with its three lakes, passing through Grazie and Borgo Angeli. 10 km from Rivalta, in the town of Marengo, you cross the Mantua-Peschiera cycle path, reaching Borghetto (16 km) and Peschiera on Lake Garda (28 km). From Marengo to Peschiera you can ride along the most beautiful stretch of the cycle path, the one that runs along the Mincio. Bicycle rental is available in Marengo. In the adjacent village of Grazie, famous for the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Graces, on August 15 of each year, the ancient Fiera delle Grazie is held with the "madonnari", the artists who paint sacred images with colored chalk on the churchyard of the sanctuary. To visit Mantua, the beautiful city of the Gonzaga with its historic buildings and its history, upon request, a guide of excellence, qualified for Mantua and its province, will be happy to accompany you. In the first days of September, Mantua hosts the Literature Festival, a cultural event that hosts writers, artists and intellectuals from around the world. From Mantua train station, there are daily trips with FRECCIAROSSA to BOLOGNA, FLORENCE and ROME. Registration number IT020051C2K6AT26BJ Registration Details IT020051C2K6AT26BJ