Lago di Garda Travel Guide

 14 Reviews  Head to Malcesine which is a beautiful town at the bottom of Mont Baldo. The town in itself might be a consideration for somewhere to stay, but we just headed here to take the cable car up the 1800 feet to check out the views. In summer you can take a walk and take in the stunning scenery and in... 

 14 Reviews  Sirmione is one or probably the most famous place in Lago di Garda. So many tourists and so many nice shops (all type of shops and more...more than one can immagine). This is Castello Rocca Scaligera, which is the first thing you see as you arrive in Sirmione! We arrived there with a bus from... 

 9 Reviews  In the medieval times Lazise was a part of Scala family property, the rulers of Verona who used to built characteristic castles which marked whole of their territory. Since the end of the 14th century, Lazise became a part of Venetian Republic, which used to marked their territory by characteristic... 

 13 Reviews  I think Torri was my most favourite resort in the southern part of Lake Garda. It is part of the so-called "Riviera degli Ulivi" (Olive Riviera) and was an ancient fortified city as its Roman name Castrum Turrium signifies. Apart from its colourful harbour it had quaint little cafe squares tucked... 

 4 Reviews  Salo is the most charming of all the Lake Garda towns. Plenty to do and see for the visitor, but it doesn't feel like a tourist trap. A long, charming promenade curves around the beautiful bay of Salo, lined with restaurants, bars and cafes. Parallel to this the main shopping street is full of... 

 8 Reviews  In my opinion a rather disappointing experience. The long cue of the cars waiting to enter, the price (70 euros for 2 adults and 2 children), and the little animals seen. By the time our car entered the safari, the boys were already tired of sitting in the car. Not particularly interested in the... 

 6 Reviews  Monte Baldo is beautiful nature resort overlooking the town of Malcesine in the northeastern side of Lago di Garda. You can reach it by foot climbing up, by the road driving the car, and by funivia (cable-car) which is the most attractive way. In the summer times, Monte Baldo offers spectacular view... 

 5 Reviews  Riva is at the far end of lake Garda and our choice of resort for a weeks stay in this area. I think it was a good choice as with car we had easy access not only to other resorts on the lake but to other interesting places in the Trento region we were glad not to miss. Rive is quite colourful and... 

 4 Reviews  Beautiful and very attractive promenade of Desenzano is several kilometres long. It incluses pitoresque village of Rivoltella, which makes a part of Desenzano community. There are very good beach resorts on the northern end of the promenade, towards the direction of Salo. 

 3 Reviews  Bardolino is a more modern lake resort but has lovely lakeside promenades (could walk into Garda from here if wished, or cycle. Lovely wide main pedestrianised street leading down to the ferry point too. Also noticed that several hotels had bicycles for hire and these seemed popular for getting... 

 5 Reviews  Garda is a pleasant walk from Bardolino along a set walking path - or a 10 minute hop in the car. This is the town which gives the lake its name. I felt the town had more of an historic feel to it in the streets behind the waterfront. At one end of the promenade is the large Villa Alberti which... 

 8 Reviews  Driving from north to south along the Gardesana Occidentale, the first village you see after Riva del Garda. It lies under a huge cliff and it seems to be afraid of it. I am sorry for the bad picture but the wind was blowing so bad when i visited that it was impossible to hold still!!! It is a real... 

 2 Reviews  One and only male trainer was surfing on dolphin’s back. How difficoult can that be? I don't know, but it looked impressive! There were also seals doing amusing tricks with buckets, cute, funny and all, but poor things were so outstaged by dolphins. They should have a separate show of their own.... 

 2 Reviews  Midweek, I was laying in the sunshine, the only sound being the water lapping against the pebble beach, and a family of swans 'honking' as they floated by. The sun was sparkling on the lake, and the mountains for once weren't covered by cloud I had a picnic with me - olives, nuts, fresh bread... 

 2 Reviews  The Borghese family opens its treasures for guided but limited tours. Arrive there, by a local taxi-boat and enjoy this place of rare and special beauty - all in the middle of a top touristic place. But on this island you will breath nature (woods made up of pine and cypress trees, acacias,... 

 2 Reviews  Gargnano is my favourite village in this area of the Lake. the walk along the shore is pleasant, with a line of orange tree that, despite the storm, were full of fruit. There are several shops where you can buy the local specialties, cheese, lemons, oranges, home made liquour and more. The main... 

 2 Reviews  The Pharaoh's treasure has been found. Many thousands of years have past since human footsteps have trodden on the sands of the desert that has covered and protected the magnificent tombs of the Pharaohs. Today, numerous explorers are on the traces of this ancient civilization. Their tracks will... 

 2 Reviews  Torbole is a smaller neighbour of Riva - just a couple of kilometres by road - at the far north of Lago di Garda. Indeed a promenade walkway runs between the two - takes about 45minutes to walk or you could take the boat. Also a good base for exploring this end of Lake Garda. 

 2 Reviews  Step down into the hold and enter the pirate world. The largest galleon of the seven seas awaits you and is ready to set sail towards an extraordinary adventure. Amongst the sailors are brave men, adventurers in search of treasure, but also dangerous scoundrels. Face the dangers of the ferocious...