Location: Sirmione
Top Things to do in Sirmione
10 Things to do in Sirmione That You Shouldn't Miss
Sirmione is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy (northern Italy). It is bounded by the comunes of Desenzano del Garda (Lombardy) and Peschiera del Garda in the province of Verona and the region of Veneto. It has a historical centre which is located on the Sirmio peninsula that divides the lower part of Lake Garda.
Restaurants in Sirmione
1. Cascina Maddalena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By Caza84 - Stevenage, United Kingdom
We had a really lovely afternoon at the vineyard. Elisa was so nice and welcoming, and really passionate about their family business, which was great to see. The wine was all lovely and the cheeses, breads and biscuits were a fantastic accompaniment. No pressure to buy any wine after the tour, but we did anyway as it was delicious!! We even stayed and drank another bottle before we left as it was such a nice setting! Would definitely recommend the tour and tasting, and very easy to cycle to the vineyard from Sirmione. Next time maybe we’ll try the cooking course as well :)
2. Grotte di Catullo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,926 reviews
Reviewed By irinak576 - Basel, Switzerland
As much as this archeological site is interesting as such, it boasts the lake views to come there for! It is easy to spend several hours here, even half a day if the weather is nice. The museum is surrounded by meadows with old olive trees, so you will always find some shade. Bringing your own lunch and enjoy it sinking in the lake views could be a good idea!
3. Castello Scaligero
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,522 reviews
Reviewed By X4948WLsteved - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Really good for seeing a historical building very well preserved Entrance cost €8 and we’ll w the money The view of the peninsula are amazing and well worth the climb to the top of the main tower Best time to visit is when it’s cool in the morning We visited about 9.30am before the tourists coaches
4. Jamaica Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 974 reviews
Reviewed By LDiLeo
Awesome flat-rock beach! You have to go here if you visit Sirmione. Water is warm, clear and quiet for chilling and sunbathing...not a sandy beach though. Get yourself a pair of rock-water-shoes!
5. Chiesa di San Pietro in Mavino
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By RuthCuritiba_Brazil
along the paths to the ruins, take time to come up to the church. Music playing sets the mood for the soft frescoed walls, old benches with worn places where thousands of feet have rested over the years,,,
6. Chiesetta di S. Anna
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By shaunal896 - Ballymoney, United Kingdom
Easily overlooked. Beautiful frescos and rococco work above the altar.A little place of peace and worship, which has been a church for many centuries.
7. Ca dei Frati
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By Dirk_Schmoker - London, United Kingdom
Had a really interesting tour with Sara at Ca dei Frati. She was well informed, spoke perfect English and was let us see so many parts of the process including the bottling area. VERY generous wine tasting afterwards with sparking, rose, white, red and grappa all given even at 10.30am. In response to the previous reviewer, we had our glasses changed between “types” of wine. I’m sure if the previous reviewer had asked their glass would have been changed!!! We only encountered very friendly and helpful staff at Ca dei Frati, and were very impressed by their non pushy customer service. I would definitely recommend a visit if you are in Sirmione (€1 bus to stop 11 then a 20 minute walk) or south Lake Garda.
8. Centro Storico Sirmione
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,268 reviews
Reviewed By ljubimci - Belgrade, Serbia
We had no expectations about Sirmione, lake Garda was the beauty we've expected to see and meet, but Sirmione ended up to be one of the most beautiful places we've visited this spring on our Northern Italy trip! Warm, peaceful, green, clean, flowery, with beautiful small stores and restaurants, narrow streets full of flowers and nice people... and stunning lake Garda surrounding it from all of it's sides. Truly beautiful and breathtaking! Perfect place for holidays, vacation and finding peace inside of yourself... even for summer vacation, you have beautiful places for swimming... amazing. Truly.
9. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Neve
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
Embedded in the historic urban fabric of Sirmione, it is easy to walk past and miss it, but it is one of the best churches to visit, in part due to its scale, compared to the other churches. In addition to the frescos, you have a fine Renaissance organ case and an interesting, if slightly incongrious, wooden pulpit. The church waa built in the 15th century on the site of a previous building and today displays frescos from the previous building that were rediscovered during 20th century restorations, in addition to others after the rebuilding.
