Is Riva a good place to stay in Lake Garda?

Riva del Garda is a larger centre, with public transport links and plenty of useful facilities, so it's a good choice if you don't have a car, or want to explore without using one. It's also much loved by walkers, hikers and climbers.



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Riva makes a nice day trip on Garda Lake, but it's also a good base to stay if you want to explore the surrounding mountains of Trentino region. If you have a day extra in this area in summer, I recommend Val di Fumo hike. It will take your breath away!

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Riva del Garda is a small town wedged between the northern-most edge of Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) and the southern edge of the Italian Alps. It is part of a region of Italy called Trentino which is actually an autonomous province. This means that it governs itself similarly to Sicily or Sardinia, or Wales in the UK.

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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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Riva del Garda is a very small town. If your aim is just to visit the historic centre of Riva del Garda, then half a day or a full day (at a very relaxed pace) is more than enough. However, there are many more activities to do in Riva del Garda, such as some hiking trails or even windsurfing.

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With its two harbours, Riva del Garda is popular for sailing and windsurfing. Rock climbing and mountain biking are also common activities.

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Generally I would say that Riva has a much larger lakeside area than Limone, with a lakeside path from the centre right around to Torbole. The lakeside promenade in Limone is quite small in comparison. Riva is also more central for getting around the northern part of the lake.

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How to Get to Riva del Garda
  1. Plane. Although Riva del Garda doesn't have its own airport, you can fly to Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 34 miles from Riva del Garda. ...
  2. Train. Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Riva del Garda, followed by ÖBB. ...
  3. Car. ...
  4. Bus.


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Believe it or not, Nietzsche went on vacation—to this pretty town on Italy's Lake Garda. Today, travelers can explore medieval fortresses and the town's historic center. Or, just take relaxing walks along the lakeshore and wonder what in the world it would be like to vacation with Nietzsche.

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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.

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As compared to Lake Como, Lake Garda is less refined, but in a mystifying and wild way that makes you feel like automatically relaxed amongst the hues of greens, blues and wooden accents. Even the towns and villages sprinkling the shoreline are far more subtle and more traditionally Italian than Lake Como.

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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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