Let’s dive into the beautiful area around lake Garda and enjoy a weekend trip to this beautiful Italian place!
🌊beaches
🏛towns / historical places
🏞photogenic views
🍕food recommendations
I always recommend to visit Italy before or after high season (Italian Ferragosta in August) to avoid big crowds. The season here starts at May and is best until early October.
📍You can start or finish your journey in Verona. If you decide to explore other parts of Italy - you can hop on the train and go north or south!
There is also an airport here.
How to get here:
🚊Verona is well connected to the north and south - trains from Munich, Milano or Rome are passing this city daily
✈️Verona Airport or Milano Malpensa + 2h train ride
This Guide is divided into days and lake parts.
Day 1: Limona Sul Garda
Limone Sul Garda
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This picturesque town with its colorful houses and streets full of flowers is a must see, when you visit Lake Garda.
Half of a day will be enough to stroll through the narrow streets, enjoy a gelato at the lakes banks and visit this tiny chapel with a spectacular view.
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Scaloni 20
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Have a snack in the old town of Limone and enjoy some fresh home made antipasti with Aperol or Limoncello Spritz!
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Focacceria Dal Piasarot
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This legendary focaccia place is not only serving one of the best sandwiches in town - but also the closest way to sit directly at the bank of the lake!
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Ciclabile Sospesa nel Vuoto
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Grab a bike or take a walk at this panoramic route, that is located northern of Limone and is car-free! It’s free to access and will give you the feeling of flying directly above the water!
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HOSTARIA AL BUONGUSTO
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This is one of the best dinners we have ever had around that area! With a small menu with a huge wine selection, fresh fish and meat dishes (no recommendations for vegetarians), a cosy setting in the garden and lovely interior the restaurant was truly a must-go.
📍make a reservation!
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Day 2: Beachclub
Stay one more day at the west coast of Garda and relax at one of the numerous beaches!
This one is a personal recommendation, since the water is super clear and the atmosphere is very calm at this place.
Lido dei Limoni
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Book a sun bed with umbrella (25€) and enjoy a peaceful day at this small beach. The water here is crystal clear and the mediterran sound of crickets will round up your whole stay.
The facilities are clean an modern: bathrooms, outdoor shower and a bar with a variety of snacks and drinks is provided.
DOs:
- book in advance (we called in the morning)
- use the FREE parking space across the street
- bring swimshoes for stony beach
- visit the local restaurant next to the beach (next post)
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Bar Ristorante Lido
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Have a lunch where other people are parking their yachts to have a rest
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Day 3 Garda & Pischera
Take the car ferry from Maderno to Torri del Benaco and enjoy the East side of the lake. But before - take the same road trip as James Bond did.
Explore picturesque towns and amazing Seafood!
Strada della Forra
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If you are a fan of picturesque scenes then this place will take your breath away. Go on a road trip and drive the legendary James Bond Road. Enjoy the beautiful views to the lake and mother natures stone formations.
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Panorama Al fil
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Take a break and have an espresso with a view! The prices are reasonable and it’s a good location for a quick snack.
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Car Ferry Maderno Torri
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Take the ferry to save an extra 2 hours trip around the lake. No booking in advance is needed. Just get to the port and buy your ticket. It’s around 25€.
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Garda
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Explore the narrow streets of Garda and enjoy historical buildings around the town.
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Peschiera del Garda
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Spend your last evening in Pischera and enjoy some slow strolls in the town or at the harbor. You will be lucky to see a colorful sunset from here!
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Iona seafood pub
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If you love seafood, then this hidden gem is a must-do! Freshly cooked or fried squids and mussels beautifully arranged will melt your heart 🐚
For meatlovers is a variety of juicy burgers available!
Make a reservation!
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