The Five Sails of Legambiente and Touring Club Italiano

The Lake of Molveno confirms itself in 2026 as the most beautiful lake in Italy according to Legambiente. The result comes from the latest edition of “Cinque Vele”, included in the guide “The Most Beautiful Sea”, created in collaboration with the Touring Club Italiano, which rewards destinations committed to sustainable territorial management and adaptation to climate change, promoting more conscious tourism and the discovery of local areas.

In total, there are 30 awarded destinations nationwide, including 20 coastal and 10 lake locations. Among the lakes, the top position remains with the Lake Molveno, followed by the Lake del Mis and Lake Monticolo. The Alto Adige / South Tyrol region also stands out with recognition for Lake Fiè, while the province of Belluno achieves another important result with Lake Santa Croce.

The guide reviews over 300 coastal municipalities and includes a section dedicated to Italian lakes, rewarding destinations that best combine environmental quality and tourism services. The evaluation is based on indicators such as waste management, energy, wastewater treatment, land use, and sustainability initiatives, supported by monitoring activities from Goletta Verde, which assigns between 1 and 5 “sails” according to the overall quality of each destination.