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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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.
The risk for mosquito activity is extremely high. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants when spending time outdoors to prevent bites. The risk for mosquito activity is high. Consider an EPA-registered repellent to deter mosquito bites.
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!
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.
If you do not like rocks and stones at the beach, bring a pair of rubber water shoes and if you love extreme sports pack your wet suit and proper equipment. At night it is usually warm; however, it is advisable to take a light jacket, pullover or sweater, especially if air conditioning bothers you.
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.
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.
The arc that extends from Veneto to Friuli-Venezia Giulia to Istria seems especially bad, but Tuscany is murder also, as is Sicily. More important than geography, however, is time with the summer being the season when mosquitoes make their bloody entrance.
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.
Money and credit cardsSince 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.