Canon Powershot SX730 HS Taken on 19/04/2017. The Valcellina is one of the most beautiful and spectacular nature reserves in Friuli Venezia Giulia and one of my most memorable bus journeys. I'd just left the charming medieval town of Andreis and on my way to Barcis I could see the deep canyons carved into the rocks and the crystal-clear water of the lake. It was a gorgeous sunny day, making the lake's unique emerald green colour brighter than it usually is. I remember being told by the bus driver that this stretch of road was historically very important because it used to be the only way to get from the plain of Pordenone to the mountains where the famous Dolomites lie. And yet there was hardly any traffic on this road. The lake of Barcis may be artificial, but it is framed by the lush woods of fir and beech trees, set right in the heart of the valley. I was lucky to have been there when there weren't any sport activities going on, as the lake is an ideal spot for playing sports from sailing, kayaking and canoeing to hovercrafting, paragliding and speedboat racing. Of course it's wonderful to see people practising outdoor activities, but in this pristine part of Pordenone all I yearned for was some peace and quiet. Thankfully, that's what I got! I couldn't help but admire the unspoilt scenery surrounding the lake, which was made easy for me thanks to the pedestrian path. It's worth following it all the way around so as not to miss even a glimpse of the stunning scenery. The town itself is also worth a visit with its marvellous mix of wooden and stone buildings. Take a bus (ATAP line 32) from Pordenone and see how Barcis is a fine example of the special relationship between humans and nature. ________________________________________ #barcis #valcellina #mountainscape #landscapephotography #lagodibarcis #lake #italia #italy #ilikeitaly #ig_pordenone #myitaly #pordenonewithlove #igersitalia #igersfvg #fvglive #fvg #friuliveneziagiulia #ig_friuli_vg #yallersfriuliveneziagiulia #italycomestoyou #ig_italia #yallersitalia #mountainlife #mountainsarecalling #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #living_destinations #natgeolandscape #lonelyplanet #travelgramitalia (at Barcis) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZVGago02y/?igshid=12kqgizdfoq47
