Portese topographic map

The particularly mild climate favours the growth of some hardy Mediterranean plants, including the olive tree, parasol pine, mediterranean cypress, chinese windmill palm and Canary Island Date Palm. Some hardy citrus trees, such as hardy lemons and satsuma can also be found, which are extremely rare at this…

Average elevation: 1,873 ft

The municipality covers a total area of 12.8 square kilometres (4.9 sq mi); the main island, Monte Isola, with an area of 4.5 square kilometres (1.7 sq mi) ranks as the largest lake island not only in Italy, but also in South and Central Europe, but is dwarfed by the large lake islands in Northern Europe. The…

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