Lago di Caldonazzo

Lago di Caldonazzo
File:Caldonazzo Lake 20060114.jpg
Location	Trentino
Coordinates
Primary inflows	Torrente Mandola
Primary outflows	Brenta
Basin countries	Italy
Surface area	5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Surface elevation	449 m (1,473 ft)

Lago di Caldonazzo is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km².

Location

The lake is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol

Sport

Water sports like the canoe , the sail , the wind surfing and water skiing is famous on the lake . The lake has played an important role; it was, and still is, the "training ground" for Thomas Degasperi , water skier Trentino specialist in the discipline slalom, current European Champion and World.

Events

Many events take place on the lake, especially during the summer.

• The most important is the Palio dei Draghi (or Dragon Boat ), a competition between boats driven by many rowers. The boats are vaguely reminiscent of the shape of dragons , hence the name of the race.
• Every year on August 14 a fireworks display is organised to celebrate Ferragosto .
• National Youth of canoe is hosted every year in the last weekend of August.