Bardolino Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

HELP

HELP, Bardolino

 cattwillow Says:  Do you live in or love BARDOLINO. My wife and I stay there at every opportunity whenever we can get away...this year however we can't make it, so please post some up to date pics etc and make an old man very happy!ThanksNigel and Ann 

Lago di Garda - The lake Garda

Lago di Garda - The lake Garda, Bardolino

 MarioPortugal Says:  quote from Wikipedia:Lake Garda (Italian Lago di Garda or Benaco) is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, about half-way between Venice and Milan. It is in an alpine region and was formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. The lake and its... 

The bastion

The bastion, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  Not much of the Castello Scaligero have resist during the centuries. According to the visible reminds in the old core of the town, it was of pretty huge proportions. One of the bastions, however, situated on the lakeshore, is pretty much well preserved making the emblem of... 

Hotels  

Sportsman

 1 Review and 53 Opinions  Hotel Sportsman (4****) is nice & quite hotel by the Lake Garda. Rates based on double occupancy... 

Hotel Idania

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Restaurants  

La Rosticceria di Gianluca: Best service in Bardolino

La Rosticceria di Gianluca: Best service in Bardolino, Bardolino

 pamtweddell Says:  First class bar/restaurant, small menu but everything freshly cooked to perfection. Very attentive service from the owner, Gianluca, and his staff. Nice, busy position in centre of pedestrianised area, great for people watching while sampling Gianluca's excellent range of... 

La Rosticceria: Best Bar in Bardolino - we went there every night

La Rosticceria: Best Bar in Bardolino - we went there every night, Bardolino

 BeatGirl Says:  This has to be the best bar in Bardolino. The average tourist is 60+ in this resort so if you want to mix with a younger crowd, this is where to go. The owner, Gianluca Boscolo speaks fluent conversational English and is the perfect host - and lets just say he's the kind of... 

Hotel Ancora: great standard of food

Hotel Ancora: great standard of food, Bardolino

 BeatGirl Says:  most of the restaurants in Bardolino have identical menus and similar prices.Don't be put off by the fact that this is a hotel. A lot of the Restaurants are connected to a hotel. The outside seating is great for people watching as its situated on the main pedestrian... 

I cant remember: Italian cuisine

I cant remember: Italian cuisine, Bardolino

 bostjan37 Says:  Bardolino on the Garda lake is a town full of hotels which mostly offer food for their guests, but there is also a number of restaurants on the streets of Bardolino, especially in the old part, near the lake. We spent there a few days at the begining of may. The number of... 

Pizzeria - Ristorane - VIA VAI: Via Vai in Bardolino

Pizzeria - Ristorane - VIA VAI: Via Vai in Bardolino, Bardolino

 MarioPortugal Says:  Nice restaurant near BadolinoFish dishes run from €6.20 to €14.50.There's also pasta and 61 different pizzas !!!!Pizzas run from €6.50 to €9.00The wine list features mostly "Vapolicella" wines, 31 reds "vini rossi" from €9 to €40 & 12 whites "vini bianchi" from €13 to €20,... 

Franciscus: Osteria is almost like grandma kitchen

Franciscus: Osteria is almost like grandma kitchen, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  When in Italy Im always looking for "osteria" or "trattoria", traditional Italian restaurants which usualy have excellent cuisine. The food is fresh and abundant, while the atmosphere very friendly and relaxing. Never order the dishes in osteria, let waiters to suggest you,... 

Nightlife  

La Rossiteria: The place to be...
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I visited Bardolino last week and didn't expect to find anywhere lively after 11.00pm or with young people, but we stumbled across this bar and discovered that it was the place to be for young people, and opens till 2.00am. The owner, Gianluca, is the typical Italian charmer you imagine, but really friendly and always finds you a table. The lady behind the bar, Julia, is lovely too, she makes a great Mojito! Its a great bar for people watching and my friend and I went every night and met loads of locals, italians, romanians, relatives of Dracula...long story...and we didn't want to come home!

Would love to go back to Bardolino.The only thing I would say is, alot of the locals don't speak any english so a phrasebook is a must and much hilarity will ensue I am sure!

Dress Code: Casual

Written Aug 26, 2008

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Shopping  

Bottega di vino: Vino di Bardolino
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Rosso di Bardolino

The area of Bardolino is widely known for its production of high quality red wines. It is absolutely inconceivable to drink other wine when here then "Rosso di Bardolino".

What to buy: Red wine of course

What to pay: Depend on how much you can spend, those from 5-10 euros might be considered as good ones, from 10 euros and up you may have wine of supreme quality.

Updated Jan 8, 2005

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Local Customs  

Beer-cans bike

Beer-cans bike, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  Joint VT-forces have constructed this bike especially for Claus (Cachaseiro), better known as "Biking Viking". He is planing his next big bike-tour across the Sahara and, unfortunatelly, his old bike is finished.Happy pedaling to you Biking Viking, sorry no beer left in the... 

Balconies of Bardolino

Balconies of Bardolino, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  When strolling in the old core of the town, you'll see a number of beautifully arranged balconies. There is a sort of the competition between owners of the houses and the local tourist association prized the most beautiful one at the end of the touristic season, so I was... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Keep away from here
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cost a fortune eating here

I am avoiding restaurants in front of which stands the weiters dressed like a pinguins! Have had some bad experience regarding food, atmosphere and in particularly regarding the prices.
I might be wrong of course, and this one isn't of that kind, however, I am absolutely sure it cost much more then the average restaurants in Bardolino.
Sorry guys, didn't checked menu for the prices, the pinguin look of the weiters was enough to me.

Written Jun 2, 2005

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Off The Beaten Path  

The Hotel Sportsman's Fossil Collection

The Hotel Sportsman's Fossil Collection, Bardolino

 MarioPortugal Says:  Hotel Sportsman (4****) has a Fossil Collection that is on permanent exhibition in the hotel's lobby.For Fossil lovers, it would be worth to stop by and check it.Hotel SportsmanLocalità SerenellaI - 37011 BardolinoItalyTelf. (+39) 045 621 0555Fax. (+39) 045 621... 

Cisano

Cisano, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  The lovely Cisano is suburb of Bardolino and it is almost ideal place for the campers. In fact, some of the best camping areas on Garda can be found here, trust me I am experienced camper.To those who are bird lovers, Cisano might be of particular interest, there is the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Water sports
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Localita di Cisano

The Lake of Garda and the hills above Bardolino and Cisano are almost ideal outdoor sports areas. Just to mentione, Bardolino is the host of the most important international triathlon in Italia.
The choice of sports you can do here: triathlon, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, paragliding, biking, horseback riding and of course swiming.

Written Jun 2, 2005

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Wineyards

Wineyards, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  Right behind Bardolino is Cavaion Veronese, land of soft rolling hillscovered with vineyards and olive groves. It is a home of wide world famous Bardolino red or rose wines. Wine can be bought directly from producers, do not hesitate to bring Chiaretto with when leaving... 

The main square

The main square, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  The main square of the town looks almost like a wide street. It starts at the harbour and ends by the parish church at its north end. It is the most vivid part of the town which irresistible reminds on the mediterranean places. The square is filled by numerous cafe-bars,... 

The harbour of Bardolino

The harbour of Bardolino, Bardolino

 croisbeauty Says:  The mild climate of the place and the fertile hills in its back caused the territory of Bardolino to be claimed by emperors, noble families and monks who built castles, palaces and monasteries here.Throughout the centuries an overstanding historical heritage has formed... 

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