Come on holidays to one of the most popular destinations in Italy; Lake Garda! Located between the regions of Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige and Lombardy, this giant lake is unusually shaped, being quite wide at the south side and growing narrower as it stretches north. Many charming towns and villages were built along the edge so tourists could quite easily spend a week or two enjoying all the sights and attractions on offer around Lake Garda.
Why not stay in a beautiful villa rental near Lake Garda where yo can spend a few glorious days exploring everything this popular tourist destination has to offer?
Why not stay in a beautiful villa rental near Lake Garda where yo can spend a few glorious days exploring everything this popular tourist destination has to offer?
This watery paradise can be best explored by booking a ride on one of the many boats and ferries that regularly network across the vast body of water. There are numerous islets to stop off at for a while and five main island.
They’re called Isola del Garda which is the largest and Isola San Biagio which both lie at the south side of Lake Garda close to San Felice del Benaco. The other three are called Isola dell‘Olivo, Isola di Sogno and Isola dei Conigli which means the “island of rabbits”! They lie on the north-eastern side of Lake Garda. The River Sarca is the main tributary into the lake and water flows away from Lake Garda via the Mincio River.
Be sure to stop off at the quaint fortified town of Sirmione on the Southern side of Lake Garda, filled with lots of interesting things for tourists to do and see. Relax in one of several available spa complexes in the town as well as enjoying the busy shopping district and choice of restaurants here.
They’re called Isola del Garda which is the largest and Isola San Biagio which both lie at the south side of Lake Garda close to San Felice del Benaco. The other three are called Isola dell‘Olivo, Isola di Sogno and Isola dei Conigli which means the “island of rabbits”! They lie on the north-eastern side of Lake Garda. The River Sarca is the main tributary into the lake and water flows away from Lake Garda via the Mincio River.
Be sure to stop off at the quaint fortified town of Sirmione on the Southern side of Lake Garda, filled with lots of interesting things for tourists to do and see. Relax in one of several available spa complexes in the town as well as enjoying the busy shopping district and choice of restaurants here.
Stop off to walk around the majestic Scaliger Castle overlooking Lake Garda or bathe in the outdoor sulphur thermal pools situated on the thin peninsula on the lake’s south side. It’s reputed that these warm waters have special healing properties, especially for ailments involving the ear.
While you’re here, you might as well take a day to experience the amusement rides in one of the most famous theme parks in all of Italy. Located near Lake Garda’s shores, this is the eight most popular theme park in Europe with over three million people visiting every year!
There’s so much to do and see here at Lake Garda that you’ll have no problem filling a week or two of holidays here with plenty of exciting activities!
While you’re here, you might as well take a day to experience the amusement rides in one of the most famous theme parks in all of Italy. Located near Lake Garda’s shores, this is the eight most popular theme park in Europe with over three million people visiting every year!
There’s so much to do and see here at Lake Garda that you’ll have no problem filling a week or two of holidays here with plenty of exciting activities!
Photo credits
picture 2: Ampfinger / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Basilico / CC BY-SA 3.0
picture 2: Ampfinger / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Basilico / CC BY-SA 3.0