Discover what to do in Affi: the medieval festival of Affi, Monte Moscal, hike in Affi. Want to know more? First of all…
Where is Affi?
The municipality of Affi borders to the north and east with Rivoli Veronese, to the south with Cavaion Veronese, to the west with Costermano sul Garda and Bardolino.
The medieval festival of Affi
The 2024 edition of the medieval festival of Affi is scheduled from Saturday 7 to Monday 9 June in the historic heart of Affi at the foot of Monte Moscal.
On the occasion of the lively event, the historic heart of the ancient town immerses itself in the enchanted atmosphere of a vibrant medieval community animated by the rhythm of drummers and musicians in bright period costumes, accompanied by flag-wavers and jugglers ready to parade among the workshops and shops of blacksmiths and farriers, weavers, carpenters, ceramists, leather workers, apothecaries and goldsmiths.
During the festival, the charming stone village is pervaded by the aromas of fragrant wood-fired loaves, spit-roasted chicken, pork cheek and pork shank with baked potatoes to be enjoyed with glasses of wine and cold mugs of beer.
If you are wondering what to do in Affi, the faithful historical reenactment sets the stage for the much-anticipated palio of the districts, a thrilling recurrence that takes place in the presence of archers and men-at-arms with shining armor.
For more information about the event, you can visit the website affimedievale.it and the Facebook page Affi Medievale.
Monte Moscal
A point of reference for hiking enthusiasts who wonder what to do in Affi, Monte Moscal is a majestic wooded relief 300 meters high from whose summit you can overlook Lake Garda to the west, the grand ridge of Monte Baldo stretching to the north, and to the east the extraordinary landscape of the countryside crossed by the Adige at the foot of the Lessini Mountains.
Hike in Affi
The starting point of the itinerary is the free parking lot in Via Chiesa, 18. Proceed west towards the Parish Church of San Pietro in Vincoli. Leave the facade of the place of worship on your right and follow Via Giuseppe Poggi for 350 meters. The road winds between a flourishing vineyard and a cobblestone wall that delimits the vast park of Villa Poggi dotted with cedars, cypresses, horse chestnuts, firs and many other lush tall trees.
Turn right into Via Sottomoscal, then immediately left onto the path shaded by a lush elderberry hedge and framed by ivy-covered walls. After 150 meters keep left and proceed for about 100 meters at the foot of the hill dotted with pale olive trees, then take the road on your right, uphill, which goes into the thick forest vegetation of the mountain. The path winds south and along the rocky slope of the mountain until it emerges in the locality of Castello. Descend Via Castello, turn right into Via 27 marzo 1945, then keep left in the locality of Incaffi.
Proceed for 2 km northwest along Località Incaffi and Via Moscal among flourishing acacias, silver olive trees, elms, oaks and hawthorns. At this point (45.55258806595532, 10.756694277408165), after passing a group of elegant rural and characteristic rustic buildings, continue along the Moscal path that leads to the top of the wooded hill of the same name. Marked by the tricolor flag hoisted on a tall pole, the summit of the mountain offers unforgettable panoramic views of the valley below and Lake Garda.
The semicircular path winds along the edges of the steep walls of the lush slope and after crossing a picturesque farmhouse, it returns to Località Incaffi. At this point (45.55220571733495, 10.761137383053523) proceed downhill until you reach the locality of Castello and retrace the road backwards to return to the starting point.
