GENERAL

Lake Garda is a mesmerisingly beautiful place. A vast sparkling expanse of blue waters in the foothills of the Alps, surrounded by rolling pine forests, sweet-smelling wild flowers, olive groves and lemon orchards. Along the fringes of its tranquil waters lie historic towns, pretty beaches and traditional fishing harbours.

Holidays to Lake Garda will suit families and couples looking for a relaxing Italian escape. It's popular with outdoor enthusiasts aiming to explore the lush countryside or take advantage of the world-class water sports on offer.

Limone...

Framed by rugged mountains, lemon orchards and the shimmering blue expanses of the lake, picturesque Limone is one of the best love towns in the region. Limone is a peaceful place, ideal for a relaxing holiday in Lake Garda It's home to a fine range of alfresco cafés, waterfront restaurants and age-old artisan shops, while a stroll around the atmospheric historic quarter is essential. There are several scenic little beaches where you can soak up the rays or swim in the tempting lake waters.

Malcesine...

On the eastern shores is the town of Malcesine, one of the most attractive settlements on the lake. Wandering the charming cobbled streets, stopping occasionally to browse the quaint shops or enjoy freshly-made gelato is a real pleasure, while the pretty town squares house a myriad of pavement cafés and restaurants. The stunning ridge tops of Mounte Baldo, which towers over the town, can be reached by a scenic cable car journey, which is well worth taking. Malcesine's main tourist attraction is the striking medieval fort, Castello Scaligero.

Riva del Garda...

Riva del Garda is located at the northern tip of Lake Garda and backed by dramatic cliffs and enjoys stunning beach expanses. A historic town, built around a lovely harbour area, this is a classic Italian lakeside town with a wealth of ancient attractions and exquisite yet affordable traditional restaurants. If you plan on enjoying any water sports on your holiday to Lake Garda, Riva del Garda is one of Europe's windsurfing capitals.

Torbole...

Four kilometres east of Riva lies the lively town of Torbole, which is one of the most popular destinations for holidays to Lake Garda. A very popular sailing spot and a hotbed of water sports, there are masses of thrilling activities to enjoy in town, as well as a wide range of trattorias, pizzerias and gelaterias, and numerous youthful and popular nightspots.

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