Lake Garda

Even though Lake Garda is a popular destination for many Europeans, because of the sheer size of the lake covering over 365 square km there are still many towns and villages most of the top tourist operators still haven't discovered. So if you like to get away from all the hustle and bustle of tourists you can explore the many towns dotted around the lake and the surrounding mountains.

As I lived at Lake Garda for 14 years running a Hotel and Bar with my family and can help you find a more authentic Italian experience!  please contact me through my facebook page above with any travel information you need. I'm happy to share my knowledge of lake Garda with all who desire to visit this truly amazing place.

I can recommend some excellent restaurants, trattoria's, hotels or bed and breakfast's found off the beaten track away from the busy crowds and tourists. I have put together over 35 pages of travel information about the lake to help make your holiday a special one.

You can book flights online to Milano Bergamo Airport for as cheap as £50 low season, which is located 60km from Lake Garda. British airways also fly from Gatwick  to Verona Catullo airport  (VRN) which is the closest airport to the lake    (just 10 miles)  and have very competitive prices considering your baggage allowance still includes a suitcase and one hand baggage. All other budget airlines now charge extra for each suitcase you check in.

If you intend on booking your holiday or hotel at Lake Garda, the earlier you book the better the deal you will find with offers from as much as 75% discount off Hotels and Holiday offers.

Garda the largest of Italy's Lakes has something for everyone, for couples it offers fine accommodation, attractions, the finest restaurants and wine bars.

For singles or younger couples Lake Garda offers some great clubs such as Firmus and Hollywood's While for the children there are theme parks like Gardaland, Canavaworld and movie studios where you can spend fun filled days with your family for the perfect family holiday.

This glorious part of Italy is a very popular destination for sport enthusiasts as it offers an abundance of facilities ranging from windsurfing and sailing to rock climbing and mountain biking or for those of you that like to take a more relaxing  approach Marciaga Golf course is one of the best in Italy and boasts a 5 star hotel offering professional golf lessons.

All sports equipment can be hired or you bring your own. Check out our sports page for more information on how to book ahead your sporting activities at lake Garda.
 

Lake Garda's breathtaking beauty can be enjoyed by coach, car or ferry, which will take you to most of the villages where you can vist some of the local towns and markets at Garda, Sirmione, Brenzone, Lazise, Bardolino Torri del Benaco, Riva del Garda, Limone and much more.

In order to fully appreciate the lake's beauty, you can take a trip on one of Navigarda ferries which include almost all the ports on the Lake's shoreline where you can take spectacular photos of the beautiful lakeside village scenery.

Cable cars at Malcesine can take  you to the top of Monte Baldo in only a few minutes. At one thousand eight hundred metres above sea level you can follow a number of easy or more difficult footpaths to explore the surroundings or if you prefer you can take your mountain bike and enjoy a relaxing decent taking in the marvellous views Lake Garda has to offer.