area: Campagna
Castelfranco d’Oglio is a tiny rural village with fewer than 100 residents, located in the heart of the Oglio Sud Park. The Oglio River flows through this peaceful landscape before joining the Po, marking the boundary between Cremona and Mantua provinces. The village lies on the Cremona side.
The surroundings are typical of the lower Po Valley, featuring vast cultivated fields, rows of poplars, ornamental nurseries, and wetlands full of biodiversity. The Oglio Cycle Path, a 280 km walking and cycling trail from Tonale Pass to the Po River, runs through this area. It’s an ideal spot for nature lovers, whether walking, cycling, or horseback riding.
Nearby, you can visit major art cities like Parma, Brescia, Cremona, and especially Mantua, which, along with Sabbioneta, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The region is also famous for its local cuisine, with many well-known restaurants and historic trattorias.
The Cremona Circuit racetrack is just 13 km away.
Points of interest
* Distances as the crow flies