Discover the spectacular Lake Garda sceneryItaly's largest lake, it is just over 50km long, 20km wide and would take you about 3 hours to drive around its circumference (160km).
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Plus, there are a few great hikes and hidden gems to explore in the north. 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Strada della Forra, or Sp 38, is described as one of the most beautiful roads in the world as well as being certainly the most beautiful panoramic road on Lake Garda.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The circular routeIt's relatively easy to drive the whole of Lake Garda, although it does get busy in places. You may also need to slow down when passing larger vehicles in the tunnels, as these can get tight.
Train. Train travel is very economical and efficient in Italy (as long as there isn't a strike!). Italo and Trenitalia are the two major train companies that operate a route from Verona to Lake Garda with around 44 trains running daily between the destinations and taking between 35 – 45 mins.
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.
Perhaps more importantly, Lake Garda is also an exceptional beach destination. There may be no ocean, but the lake itself offers some wonderful beaches for swimming and sunbathing in the Italian summer sunshine.
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.