Crowded in summer, evocative in winter and on every occasion: in Sirmione there are several beaches, located in various points of the territory, where you can get a tan, bathe in Lake Garda and walk along the shore.
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Swim Safely In Lake GardaYou just need to follow a few simple rules governed by common sense; do not swim after eating and enter the water gradually after sunbathing. Garda has the characteristics of an Alpine basin – cold deep waters – and sudden change in temperatures after long exposure to the sun can be dangerous.
During the summer months, from June to August, the average temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), making it ideal for swimming and water activities. In the winter months, from December to February, the average temperature ranges from 4°C to 9°C (39°F to 48°F), and it can be colder in the evenings.
Sirmione is one of the most beautiful places we have visited, with small narrow streets and lots of shops, bars, restaurants and amazing ice cream parlours. Lots of historical interests from medieval castle to Roman ruins. Sunsets were amazing on the lake with a glass of wine in hand watching life go by.
One of the most beautiful, most famous, and most visited towns of Lake Garda is certainly Limone del Garda, on the Brescian coast, 35km from the town of Salò and 9.5km from Riva del Garda, built along the 45 bis Western Gardesana Highway.
If you love exploring small towns and villages and are willing to spend a bit more for that high-end, luxury experience, Lake Como is the best destination for you. However, if you're looking to enjoy a magical holiday with your children and grandchildren, Lake Garda is the right choice for your family.
Lake Garda is not exactly Sardinia when it comes to beaches, but nonetheless, some good beaches are scattered along its beautiful shores. The natural beaches of Garda are mostly pebble; the few sandy beaches are the result of the local councils dropping a lot of lovely soft golden sand on top of the pebbles.
The waters of Lake Garda are an almost luminous green colour. The locals say that it is because we are so close to the mountains and because the water in the lake is high in minerals and sulphur. On a clear day the waters of the lake shimmer and sparkle in the sun.
You will need 1,5-2 hours if you are there for lunch and even longer if you want to take a cable car to the top of Monte Baldo. If you have the time for just one more town, pick either Limone sul Garda or Sirmione. While you don't need much time to visit Limone, in Sirmione you can easily spend a few hours or more.
This is Lake Garda. Among its appeal is the color of the water itself. Unimaginably intense blues offer surprising transparency, which makes it incredibly enticing. And, depending on the time of day, lovely reflections of the stone-hewn villages and mountainsides glow on the rippled surface.
Lago di Molveno in Italy is not only one of the best lakes for swimming, it is also the cleanest lake of all. The water in this crystal clear lake comes directly from the Presena gletsjer and is wonderfully refreshing. It is not a coincidence that the Molveno lake is also called 'pearl of the Dolomites'.
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.
Realistically, three to four days in Lake Garda is enough to see the lake's picturesque villages and visit the most important landmarks. The itinerary below is for a 3-day Lake Garda road trip, but I've included the possibility of adding an extra night.
Bardolino has more space to spread out, not to mention the lakeside path to Garda (45 minutes' stroll) or to Lazise (about an hour). It is also better located for travelling to other towns on the lake by boat, and there's a bus service to all the towns on the eastern shore as well as to Verona.
Yes, there is a direct train from Peschiera del Garda to Venice. We usually find around 26 direct trains on the route from Peschiera del Garda to Venice every weekday.