Explore the stunning town of Riva del Garda on your next trip to the Lake Garda area of Trentino Alto Adige. Situated on the northwest corner of Italy’s largest lake, Riva del Garda has become a bustling tourist town with lots to offer. Framed by mountains and nestled close to the lake’s shore, it was once part of Austrian territory until 1918.
It’s the second largest town in the Lake Garda area after Desenzano. Begin your tour by walking around the pretty waterfront of Riva del Garda and admiring the 13th century clock tower in Piazza III Novembre called Torre Apponale.
It’s the second largest town in the Lake Garda area after Desenzano. Begin your tour by walking around the pretty waterfront of Riva del Garda and admiring the 13th century clock tower in Piazza III Novembre called Torre Apponale.
Enjoy the challenge of climbing its internal winding spiral steps and looking over the rooftops, surrounding mountains, and the tranquil Lake Garda. Tourists are required to pay for a combined ticket to ascend Torre Apponale which also grants them entry to the fascinating town museum. The Museo Civico is located in the Rocca, a lakeside fortress which often displays art exhibitions. Learn all about the local history of Riva del Garda and see some interesting artefacts uncovered here.
Sports enthusiasts are sure to want to experience the excellent windsurfing conditions available at Torbole, just beside Riva del Garda. Here you have all the equipment and tuition you need to practice this fast paced sport.
Sports enthusiasts are sure to want to experience the excellent windsurfing conditions available at Torbole, just beside Riva del Garda. Here you have all the equipment and tuition you need to practice this fast paced sport.
If you’ve rented a car to visit Riva del Garda and the surrounding attractions then a must see location is the stunning Cascata del Varone which is a waterfall a few kilometres north of the town.
Be sure to visit other welcoming lakeside towns such as Limone and Malcesine that would truly enhance your tourist experience here.
Choose from a range of villas in the Lake Garda area and enjoy exploring this enchanting peaceful place by car or by frequent ferries that connect the towns across Lake Garda.
Be sure to visit other welcoming lakeside towns such as Limone and Malcesine that would truly enhance your tourist experience here.
Choose from a range of villas in the Lake Garda area and enjoy exploring this enchanting peaceful place by car or by frequent ferries that connect the towns across Lake Garda.
Photo credits
picture 1: Manfred_Heyde / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Oile11 / CC BY-SA 2.0
picture 1: Manfred_Heyde / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 3: Oile11 / CC BY-SA 2.0
