Can you drive all the way around Lake Garda?

Over 100 Miles of Lake Garda Coastline Across Three Regions – Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto. Lake Garda has over 100 miles of coastline and a road, the Gardesana, which follows it all the way around.



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If you were to drive the roads that circle Lake Garda, it would take just under 4 hours, without time for stops. It's possible to see Lake Garda in one day by car, but you will have to limit your sightseeing to just a few places.

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Getting Around the Lake Lake Garda is well served by hydrofoils, catamarans, and ferries, especially during summer. Car ferries between the western and eastern shores run between Toscolano Maderno and Torri del Benaco and between Limone and Malcesine. Public buses run all around the lake.

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The northern side of Lake Garda is surrounded by high mountains and is probably the most impressive part of the lake. Seeing it from the water is really the best way to appreciate the stunning landscapes! So, if you are visiting Lake Garda and want to see the best of the lake itself, take a boat trip to Riva.

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The main difference in the scenery is really north to south. The scenery in the north is more spectacular because of the mountains, the central area is hilly and the south is flat. The lake is very narrow at the northern end and wider at the south.

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Cruise on Lake Garda There are numerous half day cruises that take you to a few of the more popular towns on the lake. Or you can hire a private boat to take you around or ride the Lake Garda ferry. Many of these cruises and ferries start in Desenzano del Garda, Peschiera, Salo, Riva del Garda, or Sirmione.

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How much time do you need in Lake Garda? You can drive around Lake Garda and get a quick impression in just a day or you can spend a week in the area and you'll find plenty to see and do… Ideally, I suggest at least 2-3 days at Lake Garda.

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Lake Garda's beaches clearly get busy in summer, so if you want to avoid the crowds, stick to the western shore or go as far north as you can. Makio beach near Salo is usually a less crowded option.

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The best month to visit Lake Garda weather-wise depends on personal preferences and the activities you plan to engage in. However, generally, the months of May, June, and September are considered the most favorable in terms of weather conditions.

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SIRMIONE. Sirmione is one of the most popular places for tourists. It sits on a peninsula jutting out into the lake on the southern shore. If staying in Sirmione, you have some of the best-known sights in Lake Garda around the corner.

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The distance is very short: from Verona you can reach Peschiera del Garda in half an hour, by car. Remind that on sunny weekends the driving time to the Lake can be very slow and it is not uncommon to find queues exiting the highway.

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Malcesine Malcesine, the pearl of Lake Garda, is located in a very picturesque setting. It's definitely one of the most beautiful towns of Lake Garda! It's a charming old town with narrow medieval streets, a beautiful harbor, and lots of small shops, stores and cafes inviting visitors to stroll around and explore.

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Verona has a lovely and well preserved colliseum right in the main square of the town. Then there are some nice churches and the rest isn't worth a full day. Lake Garda has excellent scenery in the North at Riviera del Garda and Malcesine and busy but scenic places like Sirmione in the South.

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You could also add in Bardolino by taking a bus from Verona to Bardolino, walking the lakeside path to Garda (about a 45-50 minute stroll), a boat from Garda to Sirmione then returning by bus from Sirmione to Verona. You actually have lots of options for a day trip.

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Best of Lake Garda – TOP 5 places you really shouldn't miss
  1. Sirmione. Located on the South shore of Lake Garda, Sirmione is probably the most popular tourist destination on the lake. ...
  2. Malcesine. ...
  3. Limone Sul Garda. ...
  4. Riva del Garda. ...
  5. Boat Trip on the Northern Part of Lake Garda.


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