Discover what to do in Vigonovo: Vigorock, the Sarmazza river park, Bike ride in Vigonovo along the Brenta. But first…
Where is Vigonovo?
The municipality of Vigonovo borders to the north-east with Stra, to the north-west with Noventa Padovana, to the south with Sant’Angelo di Piove di Sacco, to the east with Fossò, to the west with Noventa Padovana, Padua and Saonara.
Vigorock
When and where does Vigorock take place?
Vigorock takes place every year between July and August in the artisan area at Via del Lavoro, 51-54, 30030 Località Zona Tombelle I (VE). This 2022 the event will take place from July 22 to August 3.
The event features live performances by talented tribute bands that will revive timeless hits of some of the greatest rock bands of all time, from AC/DC to Led Zeppelin, from Motorhead to Pink Floyd.
In addition to the musical performances, as every year you will find large food stalls where you can enjoy meat specialties, fried foods, as well as rivers of beer to quench your thirst during the hot summer evenings.
If you can’t wait to celebrate the warm evenings of the beautiful season letting loose to the irresistible rhythm of the songs that have made rock history, joining Vigorock will definitely be for you!
Sarmazza River Park
Where is the Sarmazza River Park?
Caressed by the cold waters of the Brenta, the lush park is accessible from Vicolo Ugo Foscolo (Coordinates: 45.39170656074347, 12.009033699303359) where you will find a large parking area bordered by a fence and flanked by a gazebo, two benches and a wooden table.
Another entrance is located in Via Dante Alighieri (45.39400724655044, 12.005285019376563) where you will find a dirt area to park.
The pleasant path immerses itself in shrubby, floral and arboreal vegetation that provides shelter to various bird species whose chirping the visitor can hear from the dense canopies of majestic trees.
The flat dirt path winds through the placid scenery of a silent natural oasis lapped by the Brenta and removed from concrete and traffic noise.
The path leads to the pedestrian bridge that offers a suggestive panoramic view of the river course and the surrounding rural landscape.
If you are looking for a serene place in Vigonovo to walk in peace and enjoy the beneficial influence of nature, the Sarmazza park is certainly a suitable destination.
Bike ride in Vigonovo
The recommended itinerary starts from Piazza Guglielmo Marconi in front of the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta in Vigonovo. Follow Via Dante Alighieri for 350 meters. At the roundabout take the first exit and continue on Via Dante Alighieri for 500 meters until you find, on your right, the entrance to the Sarmazza park. Follow the nature trail that runs along the course of the Brenta. Cross the pedestrian bridge and turn right. Follow the dirt road of Via Argine Sinistro from which you can enjoy fascinating scenic views of the river and the surrounding plain.
Arriving at the roundabout turn right and after crossing the bridge turn left into Via Argine Destro Brenta from which you can admire the lush riparian vegetation. After 1.4 km (45.37485101428175, 12.02474787413632) turn right into a slight downhill and follow the asphalt road (Via Villamora).
Continue on Via Villamora for 1.1 km. At the intersection with Via Cornio turn right, proceed for 150 meters and turn right into Via Celeseo. Follow the road that follows the sinuous course of the canal for 1.2 km and when you reach the roundabout take the first exit into Via Roma.
Follow Via Roma for about 1 km. At the roundabout take the second exit that leads to Piazza Guglielmo Marconi.
