Lake Garda is so large and fascinating that you will be spoiled for choice in deciding what to visit and the experiences to try.
Veneto, Lombardy and Trentino-Alto-Adige vie for the banks of one of the most beautiful lakes in Italy, Garda Lake . The surrounding area offers the most diverse leisure and landscapes, and having only one day available it would be better to choose a single area to visit. Romantic for couples, fun for children, adventurous for friends: there is everything in Lake Garda. Take the car, the best way for a day trip, and let yourself be carried away by the suggestions.
Discovering the Venetian Riva
La Venetian side of Lake Garda is full of experiences to try and places to visit. First of all, close to fishpond, there is a large concentration of amusement parks, which if visited alone take up a whole day. So if you plan to visit Gardaland, or Movieland, or even just the Parco Natura Viva, count on being able to see just that and maybe take an extra day to visit the lake itself.
Going up, after Peschiera del Garda do not get lost Lazise, a town that has its roots in prehistoric times. In fact, it is possible to visit the ancient village of stilts, the Roman settlement, up to the medieval walls. Take a walk along the shore and be sure to notice the reference to Piazza San Marco, dating back to the Venetian domination of the Serenissima sul Garda.
Next stop Bardolino. Stop here at lunchtime and enjoy the excellent local wine, and then proceed along the famous Wine Route.
Before arriving at the final stage of this day on the Venetian shore, stop at the Scaligero castle in Torri del Benaco. The visit does not take long and the price is low for a renovated castle that offers a vision of life in the Middle Ages on the shores of the lake. Finally, to end the day, move away from the lake and reach Monte Baldo, go up with the cable car and enjoy a breathtaking view, perhaps at sunset.
The Lombard and Trentino banks
Equally picturesque and fascinating, the tour of the Lombard and Trentino side del Garda, which will allow you to enjoy nature, the road and the smallest and hidden villages.
Sirmione is the perfect starting point for this journey. A city full of history and culture, starting from the Grottoes of Catullus, up to the medieval city. Here you can enjoy a full breakfast looking at the Garda before setting off on an adventure. Its thermal baths and many points of interest have already made it a popular destination for artists and writers such as Stendhal and Goethe.
Fundamental milestones for the most recent Italian history are Salò e Gardone. In Salò you will find a lakefront perfect for a romantic walk, while in Gardone you will find the Vittoriale degli Italiani. Park and museum wanted by Gabriele D'Annunzio, certainly deserves a thorough visit, getting lost in the walks and paths proposed. However, pay attention to the opening hours, which differ between summer and winter.
Lemon is the last Lombard city of this tour, a small and characteristic town, whose name also suggests its typical product: citrus fruits. Also in this case the best advice for the visit is to get lost in the alleys letting yourself be carried away by the sensations of this country.
Finally, you will arrive in the Trentino side del lago, with Riva del Garda e Torbole. From this last stage you can venture on a walk of about 4 km, for an hour of nature and wonderful views of Lake Garda that will take you to Tempesta, where you can enjoy a well-deserved dinner.
