Camping Eden, Lake Garda

Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: None!

...This summer I went on a holiday to Lake Garda. I expected a small lake covered in trees. I was wrong. I reached the shore and immediately found myself staring at a vast expanse of water. It was a brilliant sight. The water is clean, I went swimming in it. The beach dips gently into the water. It was warmer than the Camping San Francesco swimming pool! The only piece of advice I can give is to wear sandals or shoes in the water - there are a lot of big rocks! Prepare to do the following: * Jump off the pier * Go Swimming * Snorkel * Hire a pedalo for £5 per hour or £8 for 2 hours!... Read review

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Advantages: beautiful scenery, nice ice cream
Disadvantages: pricey

...I visted Lake Garda 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 Lake Garda 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. Lake Garda 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... Read review

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Advantages: Excellent food/drink, stunning views, diverse range of things to do and see
Disadvantages: Drivers can sometimes become erratic/aggressive, some places expensive.

...I found Lake Garda to be an extremely worthwhile trip. There are some particularly stunning views that would be appreciated by nature lovers, but which need some searching for. Areas in and around the actual lake itself (which is huge!) and around the castle further inland are lovely. Mostly pebble beaches surrounding the lake, with a few sand beaches dotted around the edges. I stayed in a resort on the edge of Lake Garda which was very reasonable. It was possible to rent chalets, apartments, caravans, tents or plots of land which self-owned tents could be pitched on, all for very good prices, for example, a bottom floor apartment for 4 rented at around easter time costed around £100. There was a restaurant, swimming pool, camp facilities (e.g. laundarette) and shops on site. Many similar resorts are nearby. Small airlines... Read review

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