Activities - Lake Garda
Few other lakes offer holidaymakers the choice of so many things to see and do as Lake Garda. High society and night life aficionados head to Desenzano on the southern lakeside. Holidaymakers with families enjoy staying in Garda and Bardolino . Sports enthusiasts flock to the northern shore of the lake. And those in search of peace and quiet will be delighted by the lakeside to the west.
In fact Lake Garda offers unbeatable choice no matter what kind of activities you like doing. Naturally this the perfect place for all sorts of water sports. Surfing is the king of up and coming sports over here. Young surfers in particular have discovered the beautiful lake with an enormous length of 51 km and width of 17 km, and have made it their own. The strong winds required for surfing blow on the northern shore. Hence Torbole is a popular destination among surfers. Water sports enthusiasts also congregate around the Trentino section of the lake and the resorts of Riva, Gargnano and Malcesine . Here, sailing has an even longer tradition than surfing. The legendary Centomiglia sailing regatta takes place every year in September. Boats can be hired from virtually anywhere around here.
Lake Garda is also a typical hiking, mountain bike and climbing area. The beautiful mountains all around beg to be enjoyed on extensive hikes, climbing courses or bike tours. Who knows, perhaps you might even like to try your hand at the somewhat more spectacular version of canyoning?
The delights of the lake are accompanied by the charms of its surroundings. So when you plan your journey, make sure you also leave a day or two for exploring the towns and countryside around the lake! The village of Garda features the dark red Villa Albertini, the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the pretty Venetian palazzo and castle ruins on a rock offering enchanting views of the area. An unmissable highlight of a visit to Desenzano is a look inside the church of Santa Maria Maddalena with its famous painting of the Last Supper. The Villa Romana, the remains of a large Roman estate, is also a popular destination for a day trip. Riva del Garda is famous for the 34 metre high tower of Torre Apponale which is reproduced on all the postcards around here. Visitors to Riva del Garda can also admire the town museum set in a castle, an octagonal church and much more besides.
