Visiting northern Italy this summer and wondering what to do around Lake Garda? These ten must-see sights and and must-do experiences will help you plan your summer vacation., whether you are looking for active sports, a romantic getaway or places to take the children.
Theme Park: Although the competition is stiff between Gardaland, Caneva World Resort, Parco Acquatico Cavour and Parco Naturo Viva, Gardaland wins the prize for the most rides and activities, and also the most variety.
Beach: Connected to the town of Garda by a bike and footpath, the beautiful headland of Punta di San Vigilio has two public beaches flanking a luxury resort. The best is Baia dell Sirene, where there are also cafes and a playground along with the beach for swimming.
Mountain Thrill: Whether you rent a mountain bike at its base in Malcesine and ride the trails down, or just enjoy the panoramas from the revolving cable car as it climbs from the lake to the summit of 6,000-foot Monte Baldo, the state-of-the-art Monte Baldo Funivia is certain to please.
Water Sport: Torbole, near Riva del Garda at the northern end of the lake, is northern Italy’s most popular spot for windsurfing, both for experts and beginners who enroll in its windsurfing school.
Castle: The 13th-century castle that guards the drawbridge entrance to Sirmeone, is almost to cute to be real. But it is authentic, built by the Scaligari family, which ruled the region in the Middle Ages.
Natural Wonder: In a land filled with scenic and geologic marvels, Cascata de Varone plunges through a corkscrew cavern, directly from a lake far overhead. the high waterfall creates its own ecosystem, so take a jacket on the hottest summer day.
Romantic Villa Hotel: Villa del Sogno, in Gardone Riveira, is an art deco dream, built inside a green garden that drapes down the hillside. The terrace is the size of a village piazza, with a café, and rooms are furnished in antiques.
Museum to Visit: Really a complex of sights that include the over-the-top home of the flamboyant poet Gabriele d’Annunzio, an antique auto collection, gardens and a real ship imbedded into the hillside, Il Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone should be on anyone’s list.
Roman Ruins: The Roman poet Catullo built a villa containing baths to take advantage of Sirmeone’s natural springs. Between the well-kept ruins, the museum of artifacts discovered there, and the setting on a point surrounded by the lake, Grotte di Catullo is well worth the stroll from town (or take the little tourist train).
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Day Trip: Ride the lake steamer around the most scenic northern end of the lake – or start early and stay overnight along the way to do the entire lake. If you’re not returning there Stop and explore at least Malcesine, Riva and Sirmeone.
Author Sunil S.
Theme Park: Although the competition is stiff between Gardaland, Caneva World Resort, Parco Acquatico Cavour and Parco Naturo Viva, Gardaland wins the prize for the most rides and activities, and also the most variety.
Beach: Connected to the town of Garda by a bike and footpath, the beautiful headland of Punta di San Vigilio has two public beaches flanking a luxury resort. The best is Baia dell Sirene, where there are also cafes and a playground along with the beach for swimming.
Mountain Thrill: Whether you rent a mountain bike at its base in Malcesine and ride the trails down, or just enjoy the panoramas from the revolving cable car as it climbs from the lake to the summit of 6,000-foot Monte Baldo, the state-of-the-art Monte Baldo Funivia is certain to please.
Water Sport: Torbole, near Riva del Garda at the northern end of the lake, is northern Italy’s most popular spot for windsurfing, both for experts and beginners who enroll in its windsurfing school.
Castle: The 13th-century castle that guards the drawbridge entrance to Sirmeone, is almost to cute to be real. But it is authentic, built by the Scaligari family, which ruled the region in the Middle Ages.
Natural Wonder: In a land filled with scenic and geologic marvels, Cascata de Varone plunges through a corkscrew cavern, directly from a lake far overhead. the high waterfall creates its own ecosystem, so take a jacket on the hottest summer day.
Romantic Villa Hotel: Villa del Sogno, in Gardone Riveira, is an art deco dream, built inside a green garden that drapes down the hillside. The terrace is the size of a village piazza, with a café, and rooms are furnished in antiques.
Museum to Visit: Really a complex of sights that include the over-the-top home of the flamboyant poet Gabriele d’Annunzio, an antique auto collection, gardens and a real ship imbedded into the hillside, Il Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone should be on anyone’s list.
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Roman Ruins: The Roman poet Catullo built a villa containing baths to take advantage of Sirmeone’s natural springs. Between the well-kept ruins, the museum of artifacts discovered there, and the setting on a point surrounded by the lake, Grotte di Catullo is well worth the stroll from town (or take the little tourist train).
Booking.com
Day Trip: Ride the lake steamer around the most scenic northern end of the lake – or start early and stay overnight along the way to do the entire lake. If you’re not returning there Stop and explore at least Malcesine, Riva and Sirmeone.
Author Sunil S.
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