Timeless and otherworldly, Isola Santa is a hidden place tucked away in the Garfagnana and Mid Serchio Valley, which feels like it’s come straight from a fairytale. The village stands on the shores of a small man-made lake, in the Turrite Secca valley, almost concealed in the chestnut forests of the Apuan Alps.
The mountains reflect in the lake, causing visitors to gasp outloud at the beauty of the scene before them, while the little stone houses with their slate roofs conjure up a centuries-old quietude. The silence of the woodland and forest trails provide easy walking routes. In the town, visit the lovely Church of San Jacopo, savouring the peace provided by this natural wonderland, where time feels like it’s stood still.
