Is Lake Garda safe to swim in?

Swim Safely In Lake Garda You 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.



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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.

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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.

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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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Hi, very generally speaking, they are usually more of a problem in the southern part of the lake than the north where it's breezier, but they can still be an issue wherever you are. It's better to take repellent with you.

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Lake Garda has something for everyone with its colorful towns, majestic castles, ancient Roman ruins, sun-kissed beaches, vineyards, amusement parks, and historical sites. If you are planning a trip to Italy and want to include Lake Garda on your itinerary, here is everything you need to know.

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Among the first, we can mention the chub, carp, tench, eel, perch and pike. Instead, in the deep waters of the lake, we'll find the whitefish, trout, agon and bleak. If you are lucky you can meet (or taste) the carpione, a salmonid fish - Salmo Trutta Carpio - that lives only in Lake Garda.

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The Fishes of Lake Garda
  • Alosa Agone (Alosa fallax lacustris) ...
  • Common bleak (Alburnus alburnus) ...
  • Eel (Anguilla anguilla) ...
  • Common barbel (Barbus barbus) ...
  • Burbot (Lota lota) ...
  • Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio) ...
  • Lake Garda Carpione (Salmo carpio) ...
  • Common chub (Leuciscus cephalus)


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Lake Garda is generally perceived as a safe place to visit, as it's a tourist-friendly area. While occasional pickpocketing incidents or purse-snatchings can occur, especially in crowded areas, these are relatively rare, and instances of petty crime have been on the lower end.

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An abnormally dry winter has brought Lake Garda to its lowest wintertime water levels in over 30 years. The lake's waterline is around 65 cm below average for this time of year. The waters of the river Po, and Lakes Maggiore and Como, are also exceptionally low.

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If you decide to come in summer we advise you to take fresh and light clothes. Prefer casual and simple items that you can use in different situations and do not forget your sunglasses, at least two swimsuits, a beach towel, a hat to protect from the sun, flip flops, sunscreen and mosquito repellent.

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Garda was found to have around 1,000 larger particles per square meter and 450 micro-plastic particles in the same area. Scientists say that far from water pollution being concentrated in oceans or lakes with major urban centers, even sub-Alpine bodies of water like Garda have a pollution problem.

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Besides checking the ferry schedule beforehand, and buying a day pass, I would also suggest keeping bug spray on you! The mosquitoes in the summer around here are very, VERY large.

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Language. Lake Garda is situated in Italy so the people speak Italian. But all over the place people speak English and German. There are even some people who speak French.

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It takes only 4-5 hours driving to reach Garda Lake. Then, german really love Italian lifestyle, such as the culture, the food and of course, the wine. German tourists visiting Garda Lake, started to be also interested in visiting new places in the surroundings.

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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.

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For the best experience, plan on spending a few days at Lake Garda. There is plenty here to keep you busy for several days. You could even spend a full week here, using Lake Garda as a home base for day tripping to Verona, Venice, or the Dolomites.

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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.

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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'.

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