The crystal clear waters of Lake Garda are perfect for swimming and many popular sports such as
windsurfing and sailing. The local climate is softened by the
presence of this large body of water, which makes it comfortable for
exploring the towns and villages on and close to the lake towns such
as Garda, Lazise, Sirmione, Torri del Benaco Bardolino, Limone and
Peschiera which are wonderful places to visit with a great choice of
hotels, villas and Holiday homes or just for wandering around the
cobbled streets filled with shops, hotels and restaurants and are
home to bustling lakeside markets.
Do visit the old port of Torbole, the charming
old streets of Limone and the castle and Roman Villa in Sirmione. From Malcesine
you can take a cable car onto Monte Baldo for some mountain walking and superb
views. Walks on the lake shore from Lazie or Bardolino also help to work up an
appetite. On the southern shore, jutting into lake garda, lays Sirmione with its
quiet cobblestone streets, thermal baths, fairytale castle, olive groves and
quaint hotels.
Gazing across Lake Garda from the town of Desenzano on its
southwest bank, the view is quite spectacular. Lake Garda’s has more in common
with southern Italy. The Veronese east bank of the Lake produces olive oil and
famous wines, such as Valpolicella and Bardolino.
Looming above the area is Mount
Baldo with its three peaks. Projecting through the last glacial sheet, its
unique flora is a throwback to pre-glacial times. The rich soil and mild climate
of the lake area encourages an abundance of wildlife and flora. Cedars, olives,
lemon and palm trees flourish and the Gorgeous shoreline offers pristine
beaches. Numerous ancient castles dot the hillsides. The cablecar ride to Monte
Baldo provides magnificent views of Lake Garda and the mountains beyond.
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