Is Lake Garda in the Dolomites?

The Dolomites are about an hour and a half drive north from Lake Garda. They are the most dramatic, beautiful mountains I've ever seen and a great destination, both summer and winter.



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Lake Garda, also known as Benaco, is the largest lake in Italy, with its 370 km² surface and is situated among the three Italian regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige.

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Verona. Verona is surely the closest big city near Lake Garda, as well as the one with the closest international airport. Moreover, it's also easily reachable by train, as there are regular connections.

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At a magnificent 370 square kilometers (143 square miles), it is more than 75% larger than Lago Maggiore (also known as Verbano, at 212 square kilometers / 82 square miles), and more than twice the size of Lago di Como (also known as Lario, at 145 square kilometers / 56 square miles).

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Location. Depending on your other travel plans and location, one destination may make more sense logistically. Although Lake Como and Lake Garda are only about 2.5 hours away from each other in northern Italy.

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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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(And, yes, both Italian mountain ranges technically belong to the Alps. But most locals call the range in Italy's northeast corner the Dolomites, while those in the northwest, in the Valle d'Aosta, are the Alps). Still, the Valle d'Aosta and the Dolomites are fairly different.

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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.

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There are 3 ways to get from Lago di Garda to Dolomiti by car ferry, train, taxi or car
  1. Take the car ferry from Maderno to Torri.
  2. Take the train from Domegliara-S.Ambrog. to Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajen.
  3. Take a taxi from Ponte Gardena Laion/Waidbruck Lajen to Dolomiti.


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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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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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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.

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Bolzano (Bozen) is a beautiful city often referred to as the “Gateway to the Dolomites”, which is comprised of a lovely mixture of cultural displays, open air markets, restaurants and high end shops.

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THE DOLOMITES ARE EXPENSIVE BUT ALSO AFFORDABLE WITH THESE TIPS. We're not going to lie, the Dolomites can be very expensive, and for many travellers, prohibitively so. Accommodation, especially in popular areas, can exceed €200 per night and will likely be your largest cost.

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