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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.

Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy and a stunning, highly popular holiday location in North Italy near Brescia, Verona, Venice and Milan. It is surrounded by mountains and dotted by islands, making the area utterly picturesque and beautiful.

With several towns located in the area, it's a perfect place for a relaxing holiday full of scenery, history and fun - and what better fun to have in such a location than that offered by water sports? If you're looking for an Italian holiday with a taste of adventure thrown in, look no further. Find a villa with pool in Lake Garda and have that adventure!

Trentino is a northern region of Italy, set amongst Alpine backdrops, lush valleys, rolling hills, wide pastures, and little villages that is, undoubtedly, utterly picturesque and completely lovely. However, there are particular corners of Trentino that are especially beautiful and magical and that should be sought out by anyone who has found a vacation rental in Trentino and is thinking about exploring the region. One of those little gems is Arco Castle, a romantic ruin that sits majestically atop a cliff and surveys the surrounding landscape. Come and stretch your legs by hiking to the castle, admire the incredible panoramic view from the top, and explore this stunningly lovely ruin.

Perched over the plain of the River Sacra, just at the point at which it widens, Arco Castle (Castello di Arco) dominates the skyline of the area and is an iconic structure in the landscape. It is the symbol of the town of Arco and a beloved memento of times past. While its exact origins are somewhat steeped in mystery, we know that it existed at least after the year 1000 AD. The area has been inhabited since before the Middle Ages and it is thought that the castle was originally built by the people, only to be later taken over by the local nobles.

Lake Garda is a major attraction for anyone who has found a vacation rental in any one of the three regions in which it has shorelines. Just find a villa in Trentino, a holiday rental in Lombardy, or a vacation rental in Veneto and come explore this famous beauty and all that it has to offer; from water sports to boat tours, from drinking a glass of wine while enjoying sunset over the lake to picnicking at scenic spots, from exploring different historic villas dotted around the various islands and lakeside villages to hiking around trails located all over the area, and much more besides. If you are interested in hiking, in particular, you are in luck. There are lots of interesting trails to choose from and the most incredible backdrops to enjoy while you’re out there hiking. One of the best routes to explore is the Strada del Ponale.

Spend a superb few days in the beautiful town of Limone sul Garda, situated on the shores of Lake Garda in Lombardy.

It’s named after the famous cultivation of lemons here and is a very popular tourist destination.

As well as visiting Limone sul Garda you could also stop off in other communes here such as Malcesine, Sirmione and attractions like Scaliger castle.

Situated on the shores of the scenic Lake Garda in Northern Italy is the pretty little town of Malcesine. The cobbled streets here are filled with tourists during the warmer months pottering around the shops, visiting the local cultural attractions and sunbathing on the lake’s shores.

Choose from a lovely selection of holiday villas in Azzenza only a few kilometres from Malcesine where you can spend a few days exploring the picturesque Lake Garda.

Framed by the Monte Baldo behind it and Lake Garda in front, Malcesine is a beautiful place to visit and is home to a castle also.

Castello Scaligero was a military fortress until the 19th century when it was converted into a collection of museum and art exhibition spaces which are open every day. There’s a fantastic natural history museum here with tours available in several languages.