Lago di Candia

The Candiasee is a 1.5 km ² large lake, located in the Piedmont Italian community Candia Canavese in the Canavese region of the province of Turin. It is the last largely unspoiled lake in front of the Po valley or the mountains of the western Alps.

Natural Park of provincial interest Lago di Candia

Since 1995, the lake and its surroundings are protected as a nature park. Hunting is prohibited. Fishing and fishing is allowed only on a few species and require a license. The Parco naturale di Lago di Candia interest Provinciale was the first such park in a province of Italy, which was set up; it covers an area of ​​336.17 ha

Climate

In the area of Candia, the average annual temperature is about 12 ° C, with January temperatures are highest and lowest in July. The average annual rainfall is about 815 mm, with the minimum in January and the maximum in May. The average number of frost days during the year is 55 and the area is more humid all year round. The climate is temperate and no real dry season. In winter there is little snow, low temperatures and many foggy days alternating with warm, dry summers with sudden showers. The weather conditions in the spring, however, are very different, with changing of rain and sunshine, similar to autumn, with a mild climate and many sunny days.

Water Lilies

Coots, mallards

Reeds on the shore