Como, località Cavallasca, Spina Verde Park

The name “Spina Verde” (Green Thorn) refers to the hilly ridge that stretches North-West of Como on both sides of the Italian-Swiss frontier. Due to the particular layout of the park, which squeezes itself like a thorn between the city and its outskirts, it has become the green breathing space of the whole area. The framework of the Spina Verde hills is made up of sedimentary rocks dating back to the Tertiary era. The area has numerous places of interest whether natural, with its impressive man-made chestnut tree forests, created for fruit and wood production, or historical with its archaeological remains, educating us on the first inhabitants of the Como area, and monuments from various periods. In fact you can see the medieval Castello Baradello, the symbol of the Park, or the Romanesque Basilica of S. Carpoforo, and more recent findings such as the trenches of Sasso di Cavallasca.
Do not forget the recreational aspect of the park with its numerous footpaths, panoramic viewpoints and retreats.
The park was created in 1993 and covers an area of 1.179 ha.