Things to do in
Valpolicella.

Valpolicella offers a wide variety of experiences for all tastes. First: visits and tastings at historic wineries of Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Ripasso DOC and Recioto, some reachable on foot from the agriturismo. Second: walks and hikes through the vineyards and olive groves on the hills of Fumane, Sant'Ambrogio and Negrar. Third: Verona, 12 km away, with the Arena, Juliet's House and the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre reachable in 20 minutes. Fourth: Lake Garda 28 km away, with Bardolino, Lazise and Peschiera del Garda. Fifth: relaxation at Aquardens (15 km, Pescantina VR), Italy's largest thermal park with 47°C waters. Sixth: cycling on the country roads between the Valpolicella Classica vines. At check-in we provide updated maps and personalised advice to make the most of every day.

The best Amarone della Valpolicella tastings are found in the local wineries, 5-15 km from Agriturismo Igino. Among the most important and visitable: Allegrini in Fumane, Masi in Gargagnago, Bertani in Grezzana, Tedeschi in Pedemonte and many artisan wineries in Negrar, open by appointment all year round. Most require booking, especially at weekends and in high season (May-October). From the agriturismo they can be reached in 5-15 minutes by car, or on foot or by bike along the country roads between the vines. We help you organise visits with personalised advice based on your preferences: just ask us at check-in or contact us before your arrival.

Agriturismo Igino is 12 km from the historic centre of Verona, reachable in about 20 minutes by car along the scenic Valpolicella road. The route is simple: take the SP4 towards Verona and you arrive directly in the city. For parking we recommend Park Arsenale, 5 minutes' walk from Piazza Brà and the Verona Arena. From Igino you can easily reach Juliet's House, the Arena, Piazza Erbe, the historic market, Castelvecchio and Ponte Pietra - all within walking distance. In summer, the Arena hosts Italy's most important opera festival: we are just 20 minutes' drive back, in the silence of the vineyards.

Yes, Lake Garda is one of the most popular day trips for guests of Agriturismo Igino. The Veronese shore of the lake is 28 km from the agriturismo, reachable in about 35 minutes by car along the SS249 Gardesana Orientale. The most beautiful villages in the area are: Bardolino, famous for its DOC wine and lakeside promenade; Lazise, a fully walled medieval village; and Peschiera del Garda, a UNESCO Venetian fortress. In summer the lake is very busy: we recommend leaving early in the morning to enjoy the calm waters before the afternoon tourist crowds. Gardaland and the main water parks of Veneto are also in the area.

Aquardens is in Pescantina (VR), about 15 km from Agriturismo Igino (20 minutes by car). It is Italy's largest thermal park: over 5,200 m² of pools fed by salt-bromine-iodine waters emerging at 47°C from 130 metres depth. The facility includes indoor and outdoor pools, caves, waterfalls, slides, lagoons and a 1,500 m² wellness centre with beauty cabins and SPA. Open all year, it is ideal both in winter (for the thermal contrast outdoors) and in summer (for water activities). Online booking is recommended in high season. Official website: aquardens.it

Yes, the Valpolicella is crossed by a network of well-marked hiking trails, suitable for all levels. The most beautiful routes near Agriturismo Igino are: the Ciliegi di Fumane ring (~8 km, easy, panoramic), the Via dei Marmi from Negrar to Sant'Ambrogio (a historic route through quarries and ancient villages), the Marano Vineyard path (~6 km, between vines and views over the classic hills) and the link to Prun, a small black stone village. For those who prefer cycling, the bike path along the Fumane stream is a convenient, flat alternative. At check-in we provide updated maps with the best routes for the season.