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Novezza An even more superb view of the Lake and its surroundings are offered from Monte Baldo. A modern rotating 360 degree cablecar ascends the mountain giving it's passengers a full view of Lake Garda. The station at the top end is 1800m above Sea level and an ideal starting point for hikes or mountain biking. The bottom station has a covered parking area with spaces for 200 cars; from here there is easy access to the embarking area, thanks to the lifts, which also serve the bus terminal and eliminate all forms of architectural barrier.

 

 

 

Limone sul Garda is home to the unique lemon houses, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Thanks to the mild climate  this is the only place on Latitude 46 Degrees North where lemons and citrus fruits can be grown. The town of Limone sits on a narrow strip of land at the foot of the tall, rocky cliffs north of the Riviera. Today Limone is one of the top tourist attractions of Lake Garda but is still manages to keep it's authentic Italian charm while being very affordable if your looking for a good quality holidays. Its picturesque, historic town centre, medieval homes, narrow cobbled streets, and ports surrounded by green vegetation offer endless possibilities for enjoyable, relaxing hikes and strolls both inland and along the lake.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Riva Del Garda First to  visit should be the Rocca, the imposing 12th century castle fortification surrounded by water, used by the the Venetians, the Trentini, and  the Austrians in 1852 when La Rocca was used as a barracks and the four corner towers were reduced to the same height as the main building.

 

 

 

Today the Rocca has been transformed into the Museo Civico, which houses a precious Gallery with a collection of frescoes, paintings, prints and sculptures dating from the 16th to the 20th century. There is also an archaeology section and an interesting collection of photographs illustrating the frescos to be found in the churches, palaces and castles in the area, all dating from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

 

Terme di Cola'

The hot thermal springs found at cola di lazise 1 mile form lake garda In a private park abundant with a variety of ancient pine trees and other botanic flora  You can enjoy the therapeutic benefits of natural hot springs the source of which lies at a depth of approximately 160 metres below ground and flows at a temperature of 36C and has been certified to be low in mineral content, free of contamination, with a significant quantity of, potassium and magnesium. Thanks to these valuable chemical characteristics, the water can act as a anti-inflammatory. It is held to be extremely useful in the prevention of a significant number of pathologies or coetaneous imperfections, including eczemas.
 

 

Malcesine on the north-eastern shore is one of the most popular resort on Lake Garda. This beautiful town with its narrow lanes, small harbour it's pretty walkway along the Lake invite visitors to enjoy a stroll along the lake's footpath.

The Scaliger castle stands in splendour on higher ground offering a great view of the Lake. Malcesine was also the seat of the Veronese Captains of the Lake, whose palazzo today serves as the town hall.

 

Torri del Benaco located about halfway along the Veronese side of the lake. It is known as the Olive Riviera and lies at the foot of Monte Baldo, surrounded by pine woods, olive groves and lemon orchards.

The position of Torri at the centre of Lake Garda makes it not only a pleasant holiday spot but also an ideal starting-point for excursions to nearby places. A ferry service connects Torri del Benaco to the western shore of the lake.

Ferrara di Monte Baldo

1300 meters above sea level, Monte Baldo offers some of the most beautiful gardens and forests in Europe. Ferrara which can be reached by following road signs from Garda to Costermano , then Caprino Veronese  then Spiazzi and finally Ferrara offers 3 well facilitated hotels in the main piazza. For those who enjoy outdoor activities like trekking or mountain biking Ferrara is a great location for a 2-3 night stay whilst visiting the Lake Garda area.

 

   

 

 

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