Lake Garda laps the shores of three different Italian regions: Trentino-Southern Tyrol, Veneto and Lombardy.

The Venetian coast, at the bottom of the Monte Baldo, offers seven small villages with specific characteristic each.
Starting from the North there is Malcesine with its Castle situated on a rock and its typical alleys and shops, bars and restaurants very suitable for romantic walks. Thanks the picturesque harbor it is possible to do lovely excursions by boat or even crossing the lake by ferry with the car reaching the opposite town of Limone. Using the modern cable way with wholly rotating cars, you reach the top of the Monte Baldo (1800m), which is also known as “The botanic Garden of Europe”, and you may enjoy breathtaking views.
The stunning surrounding of Brenzone is suitable for excursions by bike or also for nice walks and has a big gastronomic heritage. It also offers lots of charming churches and a very religious mood, thanks to the Center of Culture and Spirituality “Garda House Family” in Castelletto.

Just another few kilometers away you find Torri del Benaco, famous for the castle “Scaligero” and several hiking-trails, also suitable to practice Nordic Walking.
Passing the point of the “S. Vigilio” peninsula (favorite destination of Winston Churchill) and the neighboring bay “Baia di Sirene” you reach Garda, the village which today gives the name of the Lake. Its church and “Camaldolesi” hermitage are very popular places of pilgrimage.
Continuing the lake coast southwards, you soon reach Bardolino and its famous wine-growing area which is particularly noted for the “Bardolino DOC”. Furthermore it offers also a very interesting Olive-oil museum and shop with local products. This part of the lake attracs lots of young people due to the fact that there are several nightclubs, discos and bars.
The next town of Lazise, surrounded by a medieval walls, is the right place to spend a holiday with the whole family thank the most famous fun and entertainment parks in the area.
Regarding the parks, first of all there is the “Canevaworld”, the biggest water-adventure park in Italy, followed by the “Movieland”, Italians first adventure park based on movie-technology. Last but not least the “Gardaland” park which probably is absolutely the most famous one, situated just a few kilometers from Peschiera del Garda. This small town is famous for its historical background and is nowadays a business centre with several sport facilities (among all sailing, golf, football, tennis, horse-riding, fishing)

Reached at the most southern point of the Veneto Region you find Sirmione, which probably is the most famous village of the lake, always nominated in guide tours. Ever since it has been attracting poets and writers from all over the world (see “Grotte di Catullo”). It is also well-known for its many relaxing and spa areas.
Returning northwards on the western side of the lake you reach Desenzano, a small town which looks like an amphitheater for the reason that it is surrounded by moraines slopes. The cathedral and the “G. Rambotti” museum, which is storing rests of the early structure on stilts are definitely worth seeing as well.
The Lakes’ western part is especially famous for the little bays and harbors, the ancient villages with characteristic churches all still representing a time when everything was based on fishing and agriculture. There is Padenghe with its castle and the famous church of St. Emiliano; then Moniga particularly famous for its “Chiaretto” rosé wine which is floral and dry in taste and in this area cultivated at first. Following the road there is Manerba with its civic and archeological museum and S. Felice del Benaco, which is the place of departure for a visit the island “Garda”.
Not to forget the Valtenesi district which once was a very religious place and today is especially famous for its well-prepared golfing areas and its offers regarding gastronomy.
In addition: The Lombardy‘s “lake’s capital city” Salò, a fascinating old town and provided with several libraries and palaces. Very famous for its cultural life, the lovely Italian Style villas and is without any doubts Gardone well known for its numerous gardens, as well. An example: the gardens of H. Ruska and A. Haller. Folowing the road you pass other stop-worting towns, such as Toscolano Maderno is quite a big town offering lots of picturesque suburbs, each with its characteristic little parish church and several shrines; Gargnano is noted for its panoramic streets and paths which are leading through marvelous woods and open country sides. From here you find the way to the hermitage “Santuario della Madonna di Montecastello”, one of the holiest places within the whole area of the Garda Lake. Even if hard to reach it is absolutely an unforgettable visit. Gargnano is also hosting the biggest sailing event “Centomiglia” every year.
The landscape of the Tremosine’s territory is really beautiful; you can stroll through olive-covered plateaus, pine woods, lovely hills, cultivated terraces, green-grass fields and open-air spectacular views. A real pleasure to all our senses.
Leaving the mountain part you finally arrive at Limone, a small town which is situated directly at the border to the northern part of Brescia. This lovely and cheerful village is offering a very natural atmosphere and an old town which is still in a very good condition and really magical.
Last but not least, at the most northern part of the Garda Lake: the town of Riva, situated directly at the shore. It is zone of fair and tourism, where the pleasure of history, art and culture is carefully mixed to the fun and entertainment activities. The other northest lakes’ town is Torbole “the place of excellence” for of the water sports lovers thanks to the wind that never lacks and for mountain bike fans thanks to one surrounding first class nature: Val di Ledro, Val di Tenno and the Busatte area ideal for sport.