Peschiera del Garda Travel Guide

 
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  •   Peschiera del Garda
    by Turska
  • The moat of the fortress
      The moat of the fortress
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  • Hotel in the old core of Peschiera
      Hotel in the old core of Peschiera
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  • Gardaland
      Gardaland
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  • Gardaland
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Pro

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  Good connectivity to Verona,Brescia,Riva Del Garda,Sirmione 


Con

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  too busy, too touristy, a tad tacky 


In a nutshell

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  Sun & beautiful sightseeing 

 

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Things to Do  

Riva Del Garda

Riva Del Garda, Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  Riva is a lovely little town at the northern end of lake garda, the bus goes down the east side of the lake to Peschiera. There are boat trips to allover the lakeside. Riva is in the mountains lovely views. 

Theme Parks

Theme Parks, Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  On the outskirts of Peschiera del Garda there are Movieland , Sealife, and Gardaland theme parks. There is a free bus to Gardaland from station. 

Trip to Verona

Trip to Verona, Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  I took the train from Peschiera to Verona for the short journey, there are buses. The train and bus station in Verona is a ten minute walk to the city centre. Verona is a lovely City to walk round. 

Bus Trip.to Riva.

Bus Trip.to Riva., Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  There are several places around the lake to go and see. I took the service bus to Riva Del Garda on the east side of the lake, passing through Garda, Malcesine and Torbole. The journey time should have been a hour and half but took two hours because of traffic and the large... 

5 pointed Star.

5 pointed Star., Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  The old town centre lies in the middle of a large fortress in the shape of a 5 point star, surrounded by water. 

Lake to River.

Lake to River., Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  Peschiera del Garda is at the end of lake Garda where the river Mincio begins its course. 

Exploring the town

Exploring the town, Peschiera del Garda

 jamiema Says:  Peschiera is often simply used as a base for exploring the wider region of Lake Garda and Veneto, but there is in fact plenty to see in the town itself. I found that a short walk through Peschiera was enough to prove this. Start at the ancient gate over the river, next to... 

Hotels  

Hotel Al Fiore

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Restaurants  

many restaurants near the old city walls: Cheap prices for good food!

many restaurants near the old city walls: Cheap prices for good food!, Peschiera del Garda

 Turska Says:  We walked aroun and red all menus.We desided to take that one,witch had best view to the lake,and many different pizzas and pastas.I don´t remeber the ame of the place-I´ll ad it ater,if I come to remeber it.Photo is taken from the terrace to the lake.I don´t have a photo of... 

Piatta Tipici E Pizza: Italian food, with a a German accent

Piatta Tipici E Pizza: Italian food, with a a German accent, Peschiera del Garda

 mapakettle Says:  This restaurant is located in the heart of the centre, with a large outdoor seating area allowing patrons to watch, or to be watched by the tourists wandering by.The staff are friendly, however a bit too relaxed as one waiter was continously spinning his serving tray on his... 

Nightlife  

La Toretta: Concerts inside the ancient bastions

La Toretta: Concerts inside the ancient bastions, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  During the summer, concerts and theatrical performances often take place inside the ancient bastions. Besides, there are couple of disqoteques and nightclubs in the outskirt of Peschiera or its close surroundings.Most of the tourists, however, spend there evenings and nights... 

Transportation  

Easy to Reach.

Easy to Reach., Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  The train station of Peschiera del Garda is on the Venice to Milan line. Handy for Verona and Trieste. Buses go from the front of the train station to Verona and round the lake. There is a free bus to Gardaland theme park. There are no left luggage or lockers at this... 

Lago connections

Lago connections, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  Eversince the Roman times, Peschiera had important part in the transportation around and across the lake. The city of Peschiera is well connected to the all places on Lago di Garda by regular boat lines. Besides, there are number of cruising tours starting from here.... 

Shopping  

Profumeria Monolo ol ono ???: Shopping in Peschiera Del Garda

Profumeria Monolo ol ono ???: Shopping in Peschiera Del Garda, Peschiera del Garda

 VickTomLissy Says:  I purchased a perfume called "stile donna" by Sergio Tacchini at at store called Profumeria Monolo ol' ono (spelling may not be correct) in Peschiera Del Garda. I would like to purchase more. Can you please adivse how I can do this? Please e-mail me back at tomviclis... 

Shopping in the Centro: Seems awfully dull...

Shopping in the Centro: Seems awfully dull..., Peschiera del Garda

 mapakettle Says:  Shopping in Peschiera seems rather dull. There didn't appear to be anything outstanding to choose from, no shops that really caught our eye. Usually there is something that you remember, but not this trip.There appeared to be lots of sales, and at give-away prices. For... 

Local Customs  

The City Museum

The City Museum, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  This palace served as the residency of Italian king Vittorio Emanuele during his visits to Peschiera. Nowadays, it houses museum displaying arms and other exibits from the military history of the town.Right opposite to it there are military barraks from Austrian period of... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Watch out for traffic...

Watch out for traffic..., Peschiera del Garda

 mapakettle Says:  Traffic is traffic where ever you go, granted, but Peschiera has a very difficult intersection you must cross. If you are walking towards the centre from the train station, you must navigate this traffic circle in some fashion. The town 'centro' is to your left, and the... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Yachting and sailing

Yachting and sailing, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  I used to sail long time ago when I lived in Pula. Therefore, I am always in particularly attracted by marinas and the sailing boats. There is a huge marina in Peschiera with beautiful yahts and sailing boats which can be rented. I suggest you to rent the sailing boat,... 

Water sports

Water sports, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  Peschiera is probably the biggest nautical centre of Lago di Gara. There are number of water sports facilities here, such as sailing, yachting, water-skiing, paragliding, fishing, etc. It is in particularly attractive being here in the high season and watching the lake... 

Favorites  

Italian Beer Peroni.

Italian Beer Peroni., Peschiera del Garda

 alectrevor Says:  It must have been good the glass is empty. Bought this one at my hotel. This premium beer is 5.1% alcohol by volume. 

The Town Hall

The Town Hall, Peschiera del Garda

 croisbeauty Says:  The building of the Town Hall, with its cute rooftop clock, dominates the central city square. It is pretty much interesting because of numerous wall tablets on its front facade. This tablets content the most important facts in the history of the town and the memorial to... 

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 Near the lake is this lovely building. It probably was or is part of the police academy, which was not far from it.Ouf course I had to photograph only part of... 

 

Questions and Answers

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Q:  I am travelling from Bergamo orio airport to Peschiera del Garda on the 19th May 2012 with my husband and 2 daughters, my husband... 

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A: Sure, come in to a closer airport. Orio al Serio airport is 90 kilometers away from Peschiera del Garda, while Aeroporto Valerio Catullo di Verona Villafranca (Verona's... 

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Peschiera

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 I am regularly visiting Peschiera during my travelings to Verona and its surroundings. Peschiera is small town situated on the lakeshore of Garda, a place you inevitable have to pass through when... 

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Peschiera...the little town that could, and should

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 Peschiera is west of Padova, approximately one hour away by train, on the southern tip of Lake Garda. No transfers are necessary, and since it is such a short trip, Eurostar is not required. You will... 

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Very lovely little place

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 We liked this plce a lot.It was a place,where"your soul rests"(I don´t know if this is only Finnish way to say,but I´m sure,that you know what I mean. i was not too full of tourist,and peacefull and... 

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Peschiera

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  Peschiera is centrally located and it is known that people settled here since prehistoric times. It is one of the most important places at the lake. Plinio the old tells in his Naturalis Historia... 

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Around 'Lago di Gada'

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 Actually I don't remember exactly at this moment, which year I was camping in Peschiera with my family, but I think it was around 1996 +/- one year. But that's not really important. What's important... 

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