Lake Garda (Italy)

**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 ...

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...summer holiday in Limone on Lake Garda. Lake Garda, 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 Lake Garda's north-western shore, is centred around ...
...with spectacular views of the lake and its stunning mountainous backdrop. The centre and lakefront are popular with tourists (the majority of whom seem to be German or Austrian) who enjoy strolling among the shops, cafes and bars or relaxing on the beach. ~First Impressions~ Upon disembarking from the plane at Verona Airport at about 10 a.m. local time, we were immediately struck by the warm Meditteranean climate - a bit of a contrast to the rainy ...

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We booked a Lake Garda holiday at short notice last September, and found ourselves at the four star Hotel Caesius on the outskirts of Bardolino. It was a nice Hotel and we were given a large suite which made it all the better. If I were to visit the area again I would happily stay there again and definately recommend it to others. The only downside of the Hotel was that it was about 30 minutes walk along the lakeside into Bardolino itself. Not a ...
...of the nicest around the lake that we visited. Theres not a huge amount there but theres a good selection of cafes, Trattorias and Ristorantes to suit most tastes and budgets. There's also a great selection of Ice Cream shops with an unbeliveable choice of flavours. The main pedestrianised street in Bardolino is well worth seeing (apologies for not recalling its name, but if you visit Bardolino, you'll be sure to see it.). The floor is more like ...

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...me of Italy, and of Lake Garda in particular. When I was working in northern Italy last summer, my last week was spent “on location” if you will at Riva, a large touristy town at the very north end of the lake. I’d already spent a few days at Peschera and Sirmione at the south end of the lake, but this was something new. Riva is located approximately equidistant from Milan and Venice, some 70 meters above sea level. It is called ...
...a deep bluey green sparkling lake and a wonderfully colourful waterfront area. Most postcards of Garda Lake in general feature Riva as it’s so gorgeous. Although most people come here for a break to relax after the hustle and bustle of the cities, there are more things to do here than just swim and sunbathe. For example there’s a Reptile Land which was a great hit with the kids I was looking after. Full of pythons, geckos, tarantulas ...

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...persuasion. Travel around the lake can be tiresome. There are plenty of busses but I suggest that you rent a car. Make sure you take note of the signs though as every Wednesday there is a market and if your car is parked in the market area between six in the morning and eleven at night it will get towed and you could be facing a fine of nearly 100 euros. If you think of traveling further a field to Verona or Venice make sure you take the Motorway ...
...to many ports on the lake but the journey is slow and sometimes expensive. Try to book on the catamaran which is quicker. Food. A typically Italian affair usually with Pasta, Pizza (although not actually Italian), and seafood although I never had a bad meal whilst I was there. If you eating a meal in the Italian way it can be extremely expensive. They have a first, second and main course all the time along with dessert and coffee so if you can afford ...

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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. ...
...ryanair have flights for near lake garda as well as the bigger flight companies. I didnt use any public transport - I went on holiday with my family and travelled by rented car. There were not any facilities such as childrens clubs on the resort I stayed at, but this probably varies with resort. Most resorts in Lake Garda seem fairly reasonable, I stayed in a ground floor apartment, consisting of 3 rooms - one bedroom with double bed, a bathroom ...

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...the small resort of Limone, Lake Garda. After two hard days of driving along many tedious motorways, we finally made it to Limone. Limone is not the easiest resort to drive through - there are many narrow tunnels to fight your way through, and hotels are signposted immediately before you get to them. That said, we had a fantastic time and I hope that we will go back some day. We stayed in the 4* Hotel Leonardo da Vinci, which was at the southern ...
...find food I liked. Lake Garda is a huge tourist attraction, and there is absolutely loads to see and do. Each of the resorts have their own shops and attractions. We particularly enjoyed Limone because it had a promenade next to the lakeside beaches. Riva is the main town on the lake, and when we went there in August, there were lots of artists and photographers around. Just outside of Riva there is a waterfall called Cascata Varone, which is qutie ...

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I went to Lake Garda last year, and spent a very busy 3 weeks staying at the southern end of the lake. I still feel that I haven't seen half of it, because it's so beautiful and encompasses so many different areas. The lake is long and thin, covering over 30 odd miles, so it is no surprise that the areas along the banks vary in their natural qualities, from the mountains in the north, allowing for winter sports, and fantastic views in the summer ...
...in cypress trees, and the lake is so blue and serene (apart from the odd hydrofoil and speed boat!). The main mode of transport around the lake is, sensibly, by water. You can either take a slow boat which can take several hours to reach your destination, or you can opt for spending a little more and getting a hydrofoil. It's scary, yes, but still taking an hour to cross the lake at it's widest point, a necessary evil. Day trips, allowing about half ...

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...that has it all, then lake Garda 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 ...
...by. whilst around the lake though, if you have time a trip right around is advisable, all the little towns are slightly different but have a great charm. Limione, is gorgeous and the local tipple is quite litterally breath taking! you will also be able to the house Mussolini ran to for a while during the war. it can also get fairly hot in mid summer. it got up to about 92 degrees, however the breeze from the laka can take the edge off. be warned ...

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...and hour. On the lake there are opportunities to swim, water-ski, para-sail (being toed behind an speed boat.) and there are lots of places to sunbathe. The town is very picturesque with plenty of opportunties for photographs. It has all the shops you will ever need with some designer ones thrown in. There are a vast number of restaurants which all sell pasta and ice-cream. A must in the midddle of the morning or afternoon is an iced-coffee or an ...
...along the edge of the lake with outstanding wiews. There is a walk along the edge of the lake to Bardolino (check out my review) approx 45 minutes. We unfortunalely went early in the morning and were returning about noon - too hot to walk. If you intend to do this walk leave it to later in the day when it is not as hot. The bus and boat also go to this town. ...

mark1961 14.08.2004 (18.08.2004) · Read full review
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...excellent budget holiday and the Lake Garda area was quite stunning, the people friendly and the food (when eating outside the hotel!) excellent – we usually go to the Sorrento/Naples area, so it was quite a surprise that the area was so Alpine, with many German/Swiss people around). A lot of the signs and menus are also in German, which can be quite handy if, like me, your O Grade German is better than your Italian! We obtained this holiday ...
...on the northern tip of Lake Garda. Torbole is very popular with windsurfers, cyclists and (on Sundays) motorbikers (Not your Hell’s Angels though – these Italian bikers loved eating ice creams and sipping coffees!), but is actually quite small and quiet – the livelier town of Riva is only 3km away and costs about 8 Euros for a taxi at night or about a Euro for the 10 minute bus ride during the day. We did have a lovely week travelling ...

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...jumped in a taxi to Lake Garda(30mins drive, cost about £40). We stayed in the Hotel Continental in Sirmione. Sirmione is a beautiful old town which you have to enter through the castle. There is a few shops and restaurants and lots of snack bars selling pizza and icecream. The old part of town is mainly pedestrianised. From the dock you can get a boat to just about anywhere around the lake. The boats are fairly cheap and very efficient. The scenery ...
...and the north of the lake is surrounded by mountains. Riva in the north is spectacular. There are many pretty villages around the lake,all worth a visit for a couple of hours or a spot of lunch. There is also a couple of theme parks and a cable car ride. Many of the towns have street markets on various days throughout the week, great for cheap leather goods. We also made good use of the train service. From Desenzano we took the train to Milan(1 ...

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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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...were literraly across the whole lake at the Riva del Garda end. The weather was generally fantastic, but we did experience, which can be typical for the area, extremely strong and cold winds from the mountains. These certainly aren't enjoyable to be in, if you aren't very experienced or confident, but i saw it as more an amazing spectacle, which the area has to offer. As i have already received several comments to the lack of detail, i would like ...

RichieD111 14.03.2006 · Read full review
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...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! ...

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