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Lake Garda Holidays
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Holidays to Lake Garda in northern Italy are all about relaxation, whether you're at a vineyard, on the shoreline or riding a cable car.
Jewel-like towns
The shoreline of Lake Garda, in northern Italy, is a meandering, 90-mile stretch – you'll find 15 waterside towns dotted along the water. Each little one's worth hopping to, and thanks to well-connected buses and ferries you can make your own way around the lake pretty easily.
Southern sights
For the best spots on the lake's southern end, swing by the Sirmione peninsula – it comes with a grand castle and a 2,000-year-old grotto. Or, wisteria-wrapped Bardolino's got world-famous wine. Then there's sleepy Lazise, known for 14th-century Roman villas and a thermal pool – in-the-know travellers visit this one for its lip-smacking pizzerias.
North winds
The northern end of the lake's got plenty to offer, too. Set on a hillside, Malcesine's cobbly streets lead up to Scaligero Castle. For windsurfing, make your way to Riva del Garda – its strong northern gusts mean it's a hotspot for this watersport. Limone's your best bet for a romantic afternoon – it's all colourful houses, dramatic cliffs and fragrant lemon groves.
At a glance
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Taste local wines and listen to folk tunes
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Potter around lakeside villages full of authentic charm
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Practise reciting Shakespeare under Juliet's balcony in nearby Verona
Destinations in Lake Garda
Top Destinations
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Bardolino
Holidays to Bardolino bring you the best of Italy – emerald lake views, culture-filled towns and, of course, wine.
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Limone
Limone holidays promise a fragrant getaway, nestled in lemon groves between imposing Monte Baldo and Lake Garda.
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Malcesine
Holidays to Malcesine come with sleepy villages, ancient castles and jaw-dropping mountain views.
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Riva
Holidays to Riva pair windsurfing and rock climbing with lakeside cafés and pretty parks.
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Garda
Garda holidays bubble with Italian romance, al fresco dining and lively entertainment on a glistening waterfront.
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Gardone Riviera
Slow down with a holiday to Gardone Riviera, where you'll spend lazy days pottering around gardens and historic sites.
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Sirmione
Holidays to Sirmione pack hot springs, beaches and castles onto a narrow peninsula in northern Italy's Lake Garda.
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Desenzano
Italian style meets Roman history on holidays to Desenzano, served with lake views and homemade ravioli.
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Torri Del Benaco
Holidays to Torri del Benaco conjure up music-filled nights by the lake, ancient castles and acres of unspoiled countryside.
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Torbole
Make waves or just savour the views on a holiday to Torbole, northern Italy's windsurfing capital.
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Lazise
A holiday to Lazise is a proper people-pleaser, with scenic surroundings, a lively harbour and centuries of history.
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Peschiera
Besides being a great base for touring the lakes, holidays to Peschiera serve up scenic canals and ancient sights.
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Gardaland
Castelnuovo holidays deliver a heap of theme parks and historical sights. Plus, it makes an excellent base for exploring more of Italy.
