Should I stay at Lake Como or Lake Garda?

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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This lake is worth visiting for two to four days. Lake Garda is a popular, family-friendly destination that has amusement parks and a stunning natural setting. The lake is surrounded by quaint villages that are connected by walking trails.

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However, for most itineraries, 2 days in Lake Como is a sufficient amount of time. You can also take a day trip to Lake Como from Milan, but I personally recommend staying in the region if possible. The lake is beautiful to see overnight.

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It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.

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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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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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On the beach, on the hills or in the mountains, during summer or winter, at Lake Garda you can walk everywhere, just choose the route you want to do. If you like to walk on the flat, there are plenty of kilometers of beaches and cycle lanes.

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Lake Como is a must-visit to add to your bucket list if you love the mountains. Located in northern Italy's Lombardy region, the majestic Bergamo Alps surround the lake. Cloaked in green in summer and white in winter, these peaks provide beautiful scenery all throughout the year.

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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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The distance between Lago di Garda and Como is 125 km. The road distance is 168.8 km. How do I travel from Lago di Garda to Como without a car? The best way to get from Lago di Garda to Como without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 27m and costs €80 - €170.

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Lake Garda is also very touristy. Maybe not as popular as Lake Como with Americans (maybe thanks to Rick Steves and George Clooney), but Lake Garda is the most visited lake in Italy, particularly by Germans and Austrians. Lake Maggiore is also nice, and very close to the Milan Malpensa airport.

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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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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.

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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.

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Nearest Airport To Lake Garda Verona airport is most convenient for the resorts on the southeastern shore of Lake Garda like Peschiera del Garda, although the airport at Brescia, which it just beats in terms of distance, is the nearest airport for the southwestern towns, such as Desenzano del Garda.

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Overall affordability You can definitely live out the luxe life on both lakes. But if you're travelling as a family – or just want to stick to a set budget, Lake Garda has a wider range of affordable – and often free, activities to keep you on track.

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Lake Como is a popular tourist destination located in the Lombardy region of Italy. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, historic villas, and picturesque towns. Visitors to Lake Como can enjoy a variety of activities, including boating, hiking, and exploring the local culture and cuisine.

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