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Lago di Garda Travel Guide: 471 reviews and 1,067 photos

Upto the 12th century Lago di Garda was known as Lake Benaco.
Garda was such a popular town at this time that the name of the lake
was henceforth Lake Garda.

There are several tourist resorts around its shore worth exploring.
To present have only seen resorts in the southern flatter part - Desenzano, Lazise and Sirmione.
Spring of 2006 we returned to Lake Garda, staying at Rival del Garda in the northern, more mountainous part and from
there explored Malcesine, Limone, Torbole and others so I hope you enjoy reading about the different lake resorts

scaglieri castle

Lago di Ledro

Other lakes to explore in this area of Lombardy are:
Lago Idro: highest lakes in Lombardy (368 m)long and narrow at 2 x10 km, set deep between the mountains, joining Trentino to Lombardy, cut by the glacier during millions of years. It is completely surrounded by mountains and its waters are of a beautiful deep blue. The lake's shape and the surrounding mountains make it resemble a Norwegian fiord.

Lago Ledro: east of Lake Garda, was created by the blocking of a moraine from the ancient glacier of Garda. Molina di Ledro is a peaceful town with an interesting Museum, well known in Europe for the artifacts from a lake village of the Bronze Age.

Last visit to Lago di Garda: May 2006
Intro Updated May 21, 2006
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Malcesine Monte Baldo Gondola - Lago di Garda

Malcesine Cable-Car Transportation (2)

A trip to Lake Garda must include a ride on the new cable car of Malcesine up to Monte Blado in about 10 minutes, the... more travel advice

Albisano - Balcony of Lake Garda Off The Beaten Path (2)

Just below the health resort of San Zeno di Montagnai s the village of Albisano also called the "balcony of Lake Garda".... more travel advice

Scenic Detours Off The Beaten Path (2)

Getting off the main road on narrow country lanes - somewhere between Torri diel Benaco a Brenzone on the east side of... more travel advice

Scenic Roads - SS240 Favorites (5)

During the car tour of the lesser known lakes behind Lake Garda on the scenic SS240 not only did we see lakes but also... more travel advice

Shopping (2)
See All Balls of Snow!
Things to Do (15)
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Hotels (1)
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angiebabe Sep 5, 2011 at 1:40 AM

lovely photos Sandy - such a beautiful part of the world! have loved the visits Ive had around here
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NatassaPL Aug 23, 2006 at 7:40 AM

Wonderful page! wonderful photos! i enjoyed it very much. Thank you:)
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Trekki Jun 1, 2006 at 1:10 PM

Ahhh Sandy, wonderful updates :-) It seems you had a fab trip and really could enjoy your birthday so much :-) Lovely weather also :-)) Funny, these balls of snow are also offered in Rothenburg (ob der Tauber) :-)) Huggies :-)
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Helga67 May 28, 2006 at 3:43 AM

One day I will visit this region. I have already bookmarked your hotel tip :-)
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sue_stone May 26, 2006 at 11:19 AM

Looks beautiful Sandy! Hopefully heading this way in Sep : ))
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croisbeauty Aug 7, 2005 at 1:31 PM

One of my favourite places, don't miss to visit Torri del Benaco and Bardolino. When in Malcesine take funivia up to Monte Baldo, you'll have spectacular view over the lake.
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richiecdisc May 14, 2005 at 4:04 AM

Wishing you some kind of nice reflection on your birthday. I am looking for one here and I guess you did too. Have fun.