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Pro
Lots and lots of open space...
Con
No good beaches, the boring beach promenad
In a nutshell
A great place for a first visit to Italy
Muffles6012 Says: If you get the opportunity, definitely book the day trips.There isn't alot to do in Desenzano. So the day trips were a relief. Verona, Venice are a must see and also get the boats to the lakes neighbouring towns where more restaurants and shops are to be found!
croisbeauty Says: The Lighthouse, which stands at the end of the break-water, closing the harbour of Desenzano, is the real emblem of the town. Its huge body is made of stone, enabling it to withstand even during the worst possible weather conditions which might occur here in the winters.
2 Reviews and 63 Opinions If you are ever headed to Lake Garda, Desenzano is a great, beautiful little town to make your...
1 Review and 34 Opinions Wonderful location to the train station and lake side alike. This Residence (apartment hotel) will...
Ristorante Otium: Must See Wine Bar
kglazebrook Says: We decided to dine at one of the local wine bars in Desenzano del Garda and could not have made a better choice!Otium provided superb service, superb wine, superb food and the ambience was unparalleled to anything we had tried.The staff speaks very little English - be...
New Break Pub: Worth finding it!
MoreBarTime11 Says: A funky interior decor, but comfortable and small. Super friendly staff and a nice menu selection. Portions are large. My husband would say Cubana, a spicy pasta.I would say anything with seafood---theirs is perfect!Closed Wed/Thursday.Open 7pm-3am
Art Club: Madame SiSi is waiting for you!
fmk Says: Gaudy decor, buoyant drag queens, mixed crowds with all varieties of tastes and paths of life, good music (mainly house and hip-hop) and a vibrant atmosphere. Not recommended for the faint-hearted.Open Wed., Fri., Sat. 11pm to 4am. Entry € 10 / € 18. Coat check...
SwedeSarah Says: Desenzano is the main port by the lake. There are frequent connections to many places around Lake Garda. The ferry port is located in the centre, near the tourist office. There's a small office by the seaside front where you buy your tickets, before boarding the boat. Going...
mapakettle Says: Ma Kettle and I had plans on travelling the length of Garda Lake this past weekend by ferry, but found the service terminated, either by heavy fog or the season had ended. Couldn't seem to find out.We took a Sita bus instead, and were most impressed by the comfort of these...
SwedeSarah Says: We were told that the big supermarkets are located outside of Desenzano and that you should have a car if you want to go there. Instead, we shopped our groceries at mini markets. Although the stores are small, we still managed to find what we wanted. Every market has a...
SwedeSarah Says: A market is held every Tuesday in Desenzano. The road which goes along the seafront is closed, from the bottom of via Antonio Gramsci and westwards, past the ferry port. The market was very full of people. If you're in a hurry (like we were), try another road! The seaside...
croisbeauty Says: Desenzano is pretty small townlet in the winter times and very crowded in the summer and during the weekends. It offers lovely promenades, several kilometres long, along the lakeshore and the one which stretch along main shopping area.There are dozens of cafe-bars, all over...
croisbeauty Says: Another lovely scene from the old core of the town. The houses are very close to each other, makes you feel like in the Mediterranean area. There are many archways around, connecting the houses in endless row.
SwedeSarah Says: We saw a lot of lizards around the residence we stayed at. They were really small though and they seemed afraid of humans. They often went hiding in some bushes. You shouldn't be afraid of them either, but I know that many people hate this kind of animals, so I thought you'd...
ma.qu Says: If you want to spent your holiday in a rural environ don't go to this location. It is situated very close to the highway (A4) approximately 50 meters. Great view from the garden to the highway. Nothing of this at their website, quite deceiving!
kglazebrook Says: If there is one thing I dislike most about Desenzano del Garda, it is the the FLOWER PEOPLE. So nicknamed because these individuals must be sent to school to become that obnoxious!They weave in and out of restaurants, cafes and wine bars thrusting roses in your face...
Muffles6012 Says: Just a small tip about this place and it's buggy bugs. Desenzano is set on a lake so be warned. There are Flies everywhere. So be prepared and bring some spray with you and also something to repel them. This small town also as alot of wild birds everywhere sitting waiting...
SwedeSarah Says: Most shops at train stations are very expensive and the one at the station in Desenzano is no exception. There is one newsagent, but they don't sell drinks or snacks. So, you have to go to the bar next door which is very expensive. Well, buy something cheaper like bottled...
croisbeauty Says: This is an real oldtimer, the boat which used to serve for the transports across and around the Lake of Garda in the beginning of the 20th century. It has steam engine which released huge smoke through smoke-stack situated on its starboard.The boat, which is well preserved...
Take a short 10 minute drive to the best ever....
MoreBarTime11 Says: Pizza of Italy! EVERYONE I have taken to Linus' in Lonato has loved it! It has become a favorite for the local American population. Recently they have opened a location in Desenzano, which I have yet to visit. Linus is open:Everyday for lunch and dinner EXCEPT Monday.They...
croisbeauty Says: The Old Port of Desenzano is the most attractive part in whole of the town. Actually, it is narrow water basin of the lake which makes natural shelter for the small boats. There are several restaurants, cafe-bars and hotels all around it. The port is favourite pedestrian...
carfan Says: Desenzano was a lovely place to relax in. You could walk down to the harbour area and just sit and watch the boats coming in and out.In the evenings, it came alive with groups of young people, families out for a meals or a walk, eldery people.There were no signs of trouble,...
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Desenzano is one of the most favourable touristic destinations of Lago di Garda, lake area which is divided in between regions of Veneto and Lombardy. This rahter small but beautiful place belongs to...
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Desenzano...the biggest little town on Lake Garda
This is a small bustling town with lots of Italian atmosphere, favoured by many German tourists who flock here every weekend. Desenzano lies on the Southern coast of Lake Garda, and combines a...
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Desenzano is the biggest town by Garda Lake. Therefore, it's not as cute and picturesque as many other towns around the lake. It's still pretty here with the big mountains in the distant. I think...
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My first trip to Italy, took me to Desenzano.Its a beautiful town on Lake Garda. Its very picturesque, yet full of atmosphere. From Desenzano, we were able to explore the neighbouring towns of...
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Desenzano is a well known tourist resort and commercial centre. Already in 1400 it had one of the major cereal markets which dictated the prices for the surrounding area. Developped from a...
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