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What do you wear to Lake Garda?

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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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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The best time to visit Lake Garda is the summer, when temperatures rarely fall below 25°C. The weather is ideal for shorts and t-shirts, along with a pair of sunglasses and plenty of sun cream. At peak times of the day, temperatures can reach up to 29°C.

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If you choose to visit Lake Garda in spring or autumn the rule is to dress in layers! The sun in these periods could still be strong so bring t-shirts and then layer up.

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Average Daily Costs While meal prices in Lake Garda can vary, the average cost of food in Lake Garda is €42 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Lake Garda should cost around €17 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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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.

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July is the hottest month in Lake Garda with an average temperature of 24°C (75°F) and the coldest is January at 2°C (36°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in July. The wettest month is September with an average of 86mm of rain..

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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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Sirmione is probably the main destination for tourists visiting Lake Garda, and on the southern tip of the Lake there are too many campsites and with the Gardaland water theme park avoid this area in the summer months, as traffic can be horrendous.

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Water : tap water is drinkable although the high mineral content means it has a taste we're not used to. Bottled water is readily available and cheaper than back home.

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Money and credit cards Since Italy belongs to the Common European Market and European Union, the currency is Euro. Visitors should make sure they have a credit or a debit card while at Lake Garda, as most hotels, restaurants and shops accept Maestro, Mastercard or VISA as means of payment.

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With regard to the latter, among the most famous dishes to be tasted on Lake Garda are risotto with trinca, pasta with lake sardines, grilled fish such as perch or lavaret, and pike in sauce with polenta. Let's not forget the famous fish soup: a speciality much appreciated by locals and tourists alike.

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The Euro is the local currency used in Lake Garda.

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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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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.

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With its undulating territory and many areas of outstanding natural beauty, Lake Garda is an extraordinary destination for anyone who enjoys trekking, excursions and walks, whether short or long, in the mountains, hills or on the plains.

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