La Garda Lake

  • About La Garda Lake

  • 1-3 days
1-3 days

The largest lake in Italy, near Verona and Venice in the South, and the Dolomites Mountains in the north, La Garda Lake region offers many attractions for all types of travelers.

On the shores of the lake you will find historic Medieval small towns and villages, olive groves and citrus orchards, vineyards (Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino), mountains and waterfalls.
The great beaches with water sport activities and some of the leading attraction parks in Italy and Europe, attracts many visitors from around the world.

A great way to enjoy and experience the local culture is to visit one or more of many Open Markets in the region’s towns.
The towns which operate Open Markets are Bardolino, Desenzano, Tori del Benaco, Lazise, Malcesine, Soiano del Lago, Sirmione, Paschiera del Garda, and others.
Once in a specific town check the schedule of the nearby Open Market.

The weather around the lake is considered mild with the best period to visit would be in May through October.

Access La Garda Lake coming from Milan in the west, Venice from the east or from the southern parts of Italy.

Thetjoy.com recommends spending  1-3 days around the lake and to consider other beautiful destinations including;

  • Traveling to Verona, Padua, and Venice in the east
  • Traveling 50 km northeast to Trento and the magnificent Dolomites Mountains with their magnificent landscapes and great nature attractions.
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Sunny view of castle Rocca di Sirmione at Garda lake, Lombardy, Italy

Old harbour full of boats in Desenzano del Garda, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy. City Centre of Desenzano del Garda. marina on Lake Garda

Monte Baldo, Lago di Garda , Lombardy, Italy. Tourists walking with Alpacas attraction on the ridge on the top of hill Monte Baldo, Lake Garda (Lago di Garda or Lago Benaco) background

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