San Martino in Badia: Enjoy the Northern Italian Mountainscapes
San Martino in Badia is a municipality located in northern Italy, in the province of South Tyrol. It consists of three major residential subdivisions, or frazioni, the highest of which is Antermeia. An airport near the town is Bolzano Airport.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit San Martino in Badia, Italy is in the summer, which falls from June to September. The weather during this period is warm and pleasant, balancing out the naturally cool climate of the town’s alpine location. February marks the month with to visit for avoiding peak season. An annual event taking place in June in South Tyrol is the Hero Sudtirol Dolomites, an intense mountain bike race that traverses through the Dolomite mountains.
What to Do & Area Attractions
San Martino in Badia, Italy, is home to many breathtaking sights, one of which is the Puez-Geisler Nature Park, featuring towering mountainous slopes, colorfully floral beds of grass, and a peaceful environment for the native wildlife to graze and relax. Another way to enjoy the alpine surroundings is through the Lumen Museum of Mountain Photography, an elevated museum perched at the top of the South Tyrolean Mountains detailing the history of the surrounding mountains through photographs and providing views of the mountains depicted. San Martino in Badia accommodations includes Almgasthof Ütia de Börz, a rustic lodging with welcoming, cozy interiors, and easy access to the nearby skiing facilities. Pension Maria is nearer the heart of the town in Antermeia and is a simple, comfortable inn with spacious rooms and a highly rated onsite restaurant.