"Màgna àole e cópa préc": theatrical guided tour between Portese and San Felice del Benaco

About the event

On Sunday 27 September 2026 at 3pm, the theatrical guided tour "Màgna àole e cópa préc" combines narration, theatre and the celebration of local heritage.

The tour tells the story of the traditional rivalry between Portese and San Felice through real events, anecdotes and accounts that have shaped the identity of the two communities over time.

The meeting point is Castello di Portese, at Via Ciano 20, with departure at 3pm. The experience lasts about an hour and a half.

Expected weather

Forecast for Sunday, 27 September 2026 in San Felice del Benaco: sunny, 24° by day and 14° at night, 0% chance of rain.

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Getting to San Felice del Benaco

The nearest railway stations are Desenzano del Garda and Brescia. Arriva bus LN009 runs Portese – Padenghe – Bedizzole – Brescia, and the R-Link RL204 connects Desenzano with Salò next door. In summer, Navigazione Laghi boats call at Portese on the Desenzano–Riva line.

Ferry: Portese is the municipality's ferry stop, with several boats a day in summer towards Salò and Gardone or towards Sirmione and Desenzano; Isola del Garda tours also leave from Portese and San Felice.

About San Felice del Benaco

San Felice del Benaco covers the headland at the northern end of the Valtenesi, where the Gulf of Salò opens up, and is made of three villages: San Felice itself on the hill, Portese down on the water, and Cisano with its cobbled lanes and old courtyards.

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