Activities – Cascina Luglio

Wildlife

Located a few steps from Terdoppio creek and inserted in the Natural Park of Ticino, Cascina July is immersed in the tranquility of a landscape from the typical colors of the Earth.

The blue of the water courses, the ocher of plowed fields, the green of paddy fields, the red of the sunsets accompany the daily lives of people living in these places.

During a walk in the surrounding area, it is easy to meet herons, storks, badgers, foxes, frogs, hawks, deer, roe deer, wild boars and hares.

History

Thriving center already in the Bronze Age, the Lomellina saw settle peoples like the Celts, Romans and Lombards.

It was the scene of important events that followed in the Middle Age such as French, Spanish and Austrian dominations.

Everywhere you go you meet monuments that bear witness to the ancient and fascinating history of this land.

Cascina Luglio is few steps far from Garlasco, stage signaled in the route of the ancient Via Francigena.

Spare Time

Biking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, bird watching and much more will satisfy nature lovers.

And for those who love 2 and 4 wheel rides there is a lot of choice. In the surrounding area you will find race circuits for dirtbikes, go-karts, sport cars and off-road vehicles.

Cascina Luglio is just 30 minutes from Milan and the Triangle of the most famous fashion in the world, and 15 minutes from Vigevano, the charming capital of the shoe.

They are easily reached international outlet of Serravalle and Vicolungo.

Tipical Foods

Rice is definitely the most important production of the area, but every day the local farmers sells cheeses, meats, honey, vegetables and other famous worldwide D.O.C. cereals.

Each recipe here has a genuine and ancient taste; the Oltrepo’ Hills visible from the Cascina guarantees the highest quality wines.