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Lago di Garda, Garda

4.8
#1 of 9 in Nature in Province of Verona
Water Body Nature / Park Must See
The largest lake in Italy, Lago di Garda is a popular vacation destination. Relax on some of its beaches, or try out some watersports, such as sailing or windsurfing. Venture further into the countryside surrounding the lake for mountain biking, trekking, climbing, horseback riding, or golf. Visit some of the charming towns around the lake. Bardolino boasts some old churches, and the ancient, fortified town of Sirmione offers a balance of historical sites, shopping destinations, and restaurants. Make Lago di Garda a centerpiece of your Garda vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Garda trip planning site.
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Tours To Lago di Garda

Sirmione and Lake Garda Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $77
4.5
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Duration: 4 hours
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Full-day Lake Garda Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $64
5.0
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Lago di Garda Reviews

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  • By 980amy9
    Spent a week visiting different villages on Lake Garda and had a boat trip. Its a beautiful place and lots of interesting things to see. Definitely take lots of photos to remember your visit.  more »
  • By Ann622
    We visited Lake Garda on a Sunday but the traffic from Colombare to Sirmoine was bumper to bumper and there was very limited to no parking. We visited again on a Monday but this time in Peschiera...  more »
  • By Jet788428
    Lake Garda is very nice and crowdy is always alive, a lot of tourist doesn't meter the period and the weather. Is nice to do a trip with the boats.  more »
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  • By KSD
    Beautiful place. Clean. A lot of activities for kids and adults. Great food. Great weather.
  • By Leo Weir
    This lake is beautiful and a must visit for anyone in the area. Take a boat ride or hire a jet ski.
  • By Jan Scheepstra
    One of the most beautiful places of Italy! This photo is made in Lazise!
  • By Fernando Mejido
    I was in a campsite next to the shore and the experience was awesome. In August the water was incredibly warm despite seeing snow in the Alps.
  • By Mr West
    Brilliant experience Lovely salt water lake Thoroughly enjoyed the stay Make sure you take lots of jungle juice to keep the mosquitoes away
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Popular things to do in Garda

La Rocca
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
Al Corno Beach
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Parco Baia delle Sirene
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Strada statale 249 Gardesana Orientale
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Garda

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Gardaland Park
Castelnuovo del Garda
3.8
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Parco Giardino Sigurta
Valeggio Sul Mincio
4.5
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Borghetto sul Mincio
Valeggio Sul Mincio
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Duration: 2h 30 min
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Movieland Park
Lazise
3.5
Duration: 8 hours

Hidden gems in Garda

Punta di San Vigilio
3.9
Duration: 30 minutes
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Villa degli Albertini
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes
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Spas
1.9
Duration: 3 hours
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Parrocchia di Santa Maria Assunta
4.1
Duration: 30 minutes

Nearby attractions in Garda

Gardacqua Centro Benessere
1.9
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Bella Bici - Bike & Vespa Rental
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Osteria Can e Gato
4.6
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LikeGarda
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes

Outdoors in Garda

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Parco San Vigilio
3.0
Duration: 4 hours

Beaches in Garda

Spiaggia Baia delle Sirene
2.4
Duration: 4 hours
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