Lake Garda Experience

A very classy lake..

Advantages: beautiful.beautiful.beautiful.
Disadvantages: none.

**Lake Garda** Lake Garda is the largest Italian lake and it is in Northern Italy. It is between the regions of Lombardy, the Veneto and Trentino Alto-Adige or about half way between Venice and Milan. The lake is long and slim, the southern part of the lake is quite built-up and has rolling hills where as the northern part of the lake is surrounded by mountains. The scenery at Lake Garda is quite simply, stunning. It is one of the most beautiful ...
...is breathtaking. The clear blue lake and the towering magnificent mountains surrounding it make it feel so untouched and sheltered. The lake is a huge tourist destination and there are some magnificent hotels surrounding it, some of which are very expensive. However you don’t have to spend a huge amount on a fancy hotel to get the feel of what Lake Garda is about and to enjoy it. There are many towns around the lake which are all beautiful and definitely ...

luceey 13.08.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Lake Garda (Italy)

Hotel Europa Limone, Lake Garda

Advantages: Plenty of trips and sites to see !
Disadvantages: None

...to see a concert in Malcesine, which was over the water from limone. the boat ride over the water was nice but the breeze was cool as we got half way across there was a little thunder storm and it started to rain. when we docked into Malcesine the rain got heavier we then had to walk up a small cobled street to a castle by this point we were soaked. the concert was a guy playing cassical music on a piano for two hours which got abit boaring. we wouldn't ...
...the town instead much more interesting. We also did a trip to Verona and Venice. Verona had a roman amphitheatre where opera take place you can have look inside at a small cost the were plenty of cafes and resturants, but you find you pay more to eat outside than you do to eat inside there were a few designers shops and plenty of market stalls. we where given a map to show various places to visit. we visited Juilets balcony and a few churches. Venice ...

jenniferg 21.02.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Malcesine, Lake Garda (Italy)

Excellent Place to Stay

Advantages: Just busy enough and beautiful views of mountains opposite
Disadvantages: Limited ferry service

I agree that Torre is a very pleasant resort indeed - possibly the nicest on Garda though Malcesine would give it a close run. The only downside is that it has a less frequent ferry service than many resorts (though this of course could account for its relative quietness!). The 11.15 to the north of the lake is useful and the cross lake vehicle ferry which runs every 35 mins is also good for getting to the western shore. use of these can give you ...
...is little at Maderno. The intersesting town of Salo is also accessible by bus from Maderno (this is a far better place to visit than Gardone Riviera). the bus service is as mentioned unpunctual and occasionally unreliable. We stayed in the Al Castello which is a very pleasant, if plain, 2* with views of the Castle from the 3rd floor where we were. The food was exceptional though and the service very friendly. Strongly recommended. For drinks the ...

Joegri 24.07.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Torre Del Benaco, Lake Garda (Italy)

The Best

Advantages: Wonderful owners, staff ,rooms and views
Disadvantages: None

Hotel Europa, Limone..I had a single room, small but with a private bathroom, dressing table wardrobe, tv, etc and all spotless. Extra pillows, fan, towels or anything else you wanted provided with grace and a smile.There's no view at the back but as it was very quiet, dark and cool, I for one was glad of it as I was shattered from all the sight-seeing..Sophie and Domenica, the sister and brother who run this hotel were kindness personified. They ...
...them. The staff at the hotel in general were also of a very high standard and it was a pleasure to be there. I will definitely stay there again as I had such good fun. The other guests, especially Ros and Colin, were the greatest fun imaginable. This holiday was my 50th birthday surprise treat from my children and they couldn't have sent me anywhere better. The whole area around the lake was fantastic and I shall treasure the memories forever. Thank ...

bimbledwadle 27.08.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Hotel Europa, Limone sul Garda

lake garda

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 ...
...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 the jungle book when I was there. Due to Riva being the most northern point of the lake the area is surrounded by ...

butterly444 04.06.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Lake Garda (Italy)