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IanMacPhail Says: In Britain the pedestrian is king and queen (in theory). Bicycles and cars should know their place but in Riva the pedestrian is not even 3rd class. Expressionless cyclists will try to ride over the top of you. The humourless join in an onslaught on the good guys. Watch for...
SabrinaSummerville Says: With Garda as a base you can take a day/evening trip to nearby Verona to see the Opera in the incredible open air amphitheatre.It's advisable to organise this in advance, though you can be lucky to get seats on the night.I'll write a more detailed opera tip on my Verona page...
SabrinaSummerville Says: The weather in Garda wasn't great, so we decided to abandon our sunloungers and hop on a ferry around the lake. What a wonderful experience!The ferries travel around lake Garda in a constant circuit, stopping at each little port along the way. If you buy a ticket for a round...
sierralyndon Says: Gardaland is a very popular amusement park near Peschiera del Garda, with your typical rides and shows (the Blue Tornado appeared to be the show-piece). Great for kids and grown-ups alike to spend a day. One show that was a bit different was the Medieval show with horses, a...
sierralyndon Says: As you drive along the banks of Lake Garda, you will go past the Museo dell'Olio di Oliva at Cisano on the south-eastern shore of the lake. This place is not so much a MUSEUM as a great place to buy anything related to olive oil made by the company, as well as honey, wines,...
german_eagle Says: Garda has one of the most beautiful lakeside promenades on the lake. Plenty of cafes, restaurants, gelaterie ... always with great views of the lake.Especially the little square in front of Palazzo dei Capitani is very romantic.A comment on the picture: The Rocca di Garda is...
Explore the historical centre!
german_eagle Says: Garda's old town is charming with old houses, narrow cobbled alleys, nice shops and restaurants - typical Italian flair.It is quite often crowded, so I recommend the quieter times in the morning for exploration. Also, it is touristy and prices are obviously made for...
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Hotel Excelsior: Hillside Lakeview Hotel
SabrinaSummerville Says: I stayed in this comfortable three star hotel in June of 2002 when I spent a week in Garda.In my opinion it is closer to a four star than three star property as the facilities are good and the staff and service are excellent.The Hotel is situated perhaps a five minute walk...
sierralyndon Says: La Berlera is one of those whacky places that you just have to go to. It is almost impossible to get to without a car, and even with a car, it's hidden away on some country road where you'll need to get very specific directions from the restaurant itself. La Berlera is...
Osteria di Mezzo, Salo': Fabulous, fabulous food
sierralyndon Says: This little osteria was tucked away in one of the side roads of Salo', on the western shore of Lake Garda. It was more of a restaurant actually, very refined surroundings, with a large selection of wine, but surprisingly at quite normal prices. Food is of the goose liver...
IanMacPhail Says: Check out the timetables carefully before you go a boat trip on the lake. You can always get a bus (or taxi) back! :-)
mark1961 Says: Boats on the Lake.All the major towns on the lake are covered by the boat service and there is a regular service between then all. We stayed in Garda which is one of the oldest towns on the lake and seems to be the centre for the boat service.The boat service is very...
This tip is not about a particular shop. It's about a whole selection of wonderful shops in Garda town selling the most unusual little kitchen-things you will find anywhere in the world.
I bought tiny kiddy cutlery with baby faces in pastel colours for my nieces and nephews. I picked up delph cast with raised fruit and vegetables for every dish and course. I threw in several pretty aprons, teatowels and tablecloths. There were fancy doorknobs and kitchen hooks, little wall hangers for kitchen notes, pasts jars, a myriad of delights for your home.
The only trouble is carrying these items home - the weight of them!
What to buy: Buy whatever you can carry - the only problem is how you'll resist the temptation :-)
Written Jan 30, 2006
This town is not listed in the VT destinations which surprised me.
However, if you're in the vicinity of Lac de Garda, you must spend some time in this pretty town on the edge of lake.
Some fantastic alfresco dining overlooking the lake or the small rivers feeding into the lake.
A very pretty town well worth a few hours if you're in a hurry or a whole day if you're not.
Written Mar 3, 2005
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Favorite thing: on the Garda lake, there is a lot to do. I love the small pictoresque village on the verona side coast. On the background a lot of olives tree, indeed here you can taste a good extra vergin olive oil and good wine.
I suggest a visit to Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, and going up to Torri del Benaco and Malcesine. Check them out and you will get across narrow beautiful streets, castles, lemontrees and much more.
Fondest memory: The point I like most is Punta San Vigilio, is a cosy little harbour, you can reach it only by walk. In this small harbour there is only a 5 star hotel (prohibitive prices) and a bar. It's nice for an aperitiv or a breakfast.
Updated Sep 2, 2004
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Garda is a relatively small village, located on the southeast shore of Lake Garda. Its situation is wonderful: right where the scenery changes from mountains in the north to low hills in the south,...
Lake Garda is shared by 3 regions in Italy, and it is HUGE. It is a pleasant enough place to visit, best if you manage to avoid the masses of tourists from countries to the north of Italy who descend...
Limone is a fantastic little town in the most beautiful of locations. virtually traffic free it clings to the edge of dramatic mountains which line the edge of Lake Garda. The streets are narrow and...
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