Advantages: Stunning scenery, glorious climate......... an almost perfect holiday Disadvantages: Rather touristy in places
I've long harboured a desire to visit Italy, and my dream finally came true this summer when we (my husband, 14 year old son and I) decided to spend our summer holiday in Limone on LakeGarda.
LakeGarda, Italy's largest lake, is in northern Italy, not far from the city of Verona. It is divided between three Italian regions - Lombardy, Trentino and the Veneto. Due to its stunning natural beauty and warm climate, the area is a major tourist destination, with many towns and villages scattered around its shore.
Limone, or Limone sul Garda, situated on LakeGarda's north-western shore, is centred around a village of narrow, winding streets, alleys and traditional stonewalled cottages. Although the name "Limone" is often presumed to be taken from the lemon groves which surround it, apparently the name is in fact derived from an old ...
I visted LakeGarda a couple of summers ago and must say it was one of the most people places I have ever visited. Lots of people do seem to complain about it being overly touristy but with scenery like this I can certainly see why. Although it is an extremely popular holiday destination and there are a few touristy gift shops about I still would not say that LakeGarda was too touristy.
When I visited I stayed in the largest resort of Riva del Garda a wonderful little town at the north of the lake. LakeGarda has plenty to do with lots of little cafes and restaurants. It is also in walking distance of the next resort.
Riva was a beautiful town with a pictureque square which was home to many forms of entertainment in the evening. Towards the end of the summer months the town is also home to a themed festival which was based upon ...
Advantages: ice cream, location as it is close to many other places Disadvantages: can get pretty expensive
If you want somewhere to go in Italy that has it all, then lakeGarda is the place and best of all is the largest of the towns around the edge; Garda itself.
This quaint little village is perfect for people of all ages to get away to.
The village front is set onto the lake and is lined with little restaurants and cafes. there is seating outside opposite all these places so the spectacular views can be absorbed, of which there are many. from the promanade the opposite side of the lake is clear to see, as is the so called "crocodile" a small penisular with a great resembilance to a sleeping crocodile. it was apparently near here that churchill wrote some of his memroires.
Throughout Garda there are many wonderful litle places you feel inclined to stop and look at. As you would expect of Italy the ice cream is delicious and usually ...
