famous road
Strada della Forra (Tremosine)
A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Magasa
Lombardy, Italy · Europe
About Magasa
Magasa works well as a base: 10 minutes from Bondone, 7km from Strada della Forra (Tremosine).
Magasa is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 176 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Bondone, about 6 km away.
Magasa (Lombard: Magàza) is a village and comune (municipality) in the province of Brescia in the region of Lombardy in northern Italy, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) northeast of Milan and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Brescia. It has 104 inhabitants.
The abundance of pastures has always beenRead more
significant for the village economy. Dedicated to cattle raising which survives still today in summer mountain barns with production of milk, from which famous cheeses and butter are obtained. The historical core is a crossing of small passages with peasants' high and narrow houses.
Magasa borders the municipalities of Bondone, Ledro, Tignale, Tremosine sul Garda, and Valvestino.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Magasa?
Within an hour or so of Magasa: Strada della Forra (Tremosine) (7 km), Passo di Tremalzo (9 km), Strada della Forra, Lake Garda (Quantum of Solace opening chase) (12 km), Gardesana Occidentale (13 km).
Are there any good drives near Magasa?
The nearest famous roads are Strada della Forra (Tremosine), Passo di Tremalzo and Gardesana Occidentale.
Where is Magasa?
Magasa is in Lombardy, Italy, about 6 km from Bondone.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 176
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Lombardy
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.7814, 10.6160
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Magasa
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
Passo di Tremalzo
A rough, tunnel-pierced military road above Lake Garda at 1,694m, part gravel, spectacular and demanding.
9 km · about 15 min drive
film location
Strada della Forra, Lake Garda (Quantum of Solace opening chase)
The tunnel-cut gorge road above Tremosine carries the Aston Martin DBS chase that opens Quantum of Solace.
12 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Gardesana Occidentale
A spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
13 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Limone sul Garda
A scenic village on Lake Garda's western shore, tucked between limestone cliffs and known for its historic lemon terraces.
14 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Malcesine
A lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
15 km · about 30 min drive
museum
Il Vittoriale degli Italiani
Poet D'Annunzio's eccentric hillside estate above Lake Garda hides a warship prow, mausoleum and lavish gardens.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Driving roads near Magasa
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereStrada della Forra (Tremosine)A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
- Right herePasso di TremalzoA rough, tunnel-pierced military road above Lake Garda at 1,694m, part gravel, spectacular and demanding.
- Right hereGardesana OccidentaleA spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
- Right hereMalcesineA lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
- 21 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
- 42 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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