Lake Caldonazzo

Lake Caldonazzo
Lake Caldonazzo Lake Caldonazzo
Location	Trentino
Coordinates	46°01′08″N 11°14′32″E
Primary inflows	Torrente Mandola
Primary outflows	Brenta
Basin countries	Italy
Surface area	5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi)
Average depth	26.5 m (87 ft)
Max. depth	49 m (160 ft)
Surface elevation	449 m (1,473 ft)

Lake Caldonazzo (Italian: Lago di Caldonazzo) is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km². It is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol.

Water sports like the canoe, sailing, wind surfing and water skiing is famous on the lake. The lake has played an important role; it was the "training ground" for Thomas Degasperi.

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.