Top Things to do in Lake Garda
10 Nature & Parks in Lake Garda That You Shouldn't Miss
The largest of Italy’s fresh-water lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy. Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everything from visiting hilly wine regions to exploring 14th-century castles. The towns and communities surrounding Lake Garda offer easy day trips from Venice, easily accessible by car or train. Major sights include the towns of Sirmione (which attracts most Lake Garda visitors thanks to its historic Rocca Scaligiera castle) and Riva del Garda (for the Varone waterfalls located nearby), as well as the region’s hills, which offer numerous hiking trails for adventurous walkers.
Restaurants in Lake Garda
1. Lago di Garda
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4.5 based on 3,326 reviews
Lake Garda, unique for its enchanted villages, shopping and fun opportunities,is also the perfect setting for your activity and watersports holidays or week-ends. This is Lake Garda, the Essence of Italy!
Reviewed By Brian484950 - Liverpool, United Kingdom
What a beautiful place to stay for a late breakaway everything is so idyllic and laid back my wife and I enjoyed every minute so many places to eat you are spoiled for choice the place is absolutely clean and tidy,shopping centre is well worth a visit.
2. Bracco Baldo Beach
3. Monte Baldo
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4.5 based on 4,046 reviews
Reviewed By Fritz_Oz - Sydney, Australia
Monte Baldo is a fantastic place to visit during a trip at Lake Garda. Easy access via Cable Car (you might want to buy your tickets earlier to jump the long queue at the ticket office) Fantastic views, great for hiking or just a little walk. You might want to consider renting a mountain bike or go for a paragliding tandem flight with one of the local professional tandem pilots.
4. Isola del Garda
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4.5 based on 446 reviews
Reviewed By dianeh319 - Bexley, United Kingdom
We took a short boat trip to visit the island and with an English guide walked around the gardens and listened to the history of the house and gardens. We also visited 2 rooms of the house and received some little snacks and free glass of local wine. The total cost for transport, guide and tour was euros 31 each. Great value for money
5. Rocca di Manerba del Garda
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
The Lombardy Region officially recognised the Nature Reserve of Manerba del Garda ("Della Rocca, del Sasso e Parco Lacuale") with a regional resolution in April 2016. The park covers a territory of approximately 1,160,000 m2 (include meadows, woodland, trails, vineyards and olive groves), as well as 850,000 m2 of the lake itself. The Reserve was established to preserve and promote the ecosystem and landscape, historical and archeological sites, as well as to support such activities as education and understanding, preservation and divulgation of a unique environment, remarkable for both its history and biodiversity. The Valtenesi Archeological Museum within the Reserve is the information centre for visitor who wish to understand why throughout history humans have chosen to settle in this spectacular setting. The Reserve is always open to the public.
6. Old Ponale Road Path
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4.5 based on 1,232 reviews
One follows via Gargnano (Gardesana Occidentale National Road SS 45bis) from the centre of Riva heading towards Limone. On the right before the tunnel, take the old road which once linked Riva del Garda with the Ledro Valley. From there one can enjoy breathtaking panoramas for once in a lifetime photo opportunities.
Reviewed By MaurizioL435 - Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy
It is an easy walk or easy mountain bike ride that offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the lake and the surrounding area. It is also littered with ruins from the WW1 era that can be visited, and at the very top, there is the Bar Ponale Alto which is a cafè that offers coffee, and food, which can be enjoyed on the terraces overlooking the Ponale gorge. Definitely a must see.
7. Lago di Garda
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4.5 based on 781 reviews
Reviewed By DanielC16693 - Sydney, Australia
Sara from our B & B took us around the lake on her boat. Didn't realise just how big the lake is! We spent a few hours travelling around seeing the sites on the lake and the private island where the nobility from Venice live.
8. Sabbioni Beach
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By elecav
Amazing beach with a fabulous view. The water is clear and there's loads of space on the grass or pebbles. There's a nice cycling path behind the beach and a bar with good food. I definitely recommend it!
9. Val di Sogno
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4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By 1952rcutler - Bristol, United Kingdom
A pleasant easy walk from Malcesine centre passing bars, restaurants & beach areas. Good at any time of day, although during early mornings the views of the hills & mountains at the north end of Lake Garda can be of special clarity.
