The Lake Garda Monster has been described as a huge, humped bear - half snake, half dinosaur. Jeremy travels to northern Italy to investigate, and discovers that these picturesque waters could be hiding several enormous beasts.
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Pike, trout and whitefish: the inhabitants of the LakeInsects, shellfish and over 25 types of fish can be found in the lake, near the reeds. The fish population is divided into two large families - coastal and pelagic species. Among the first, we can mention the chub, carp, tench, eel, perch and pike.
And in fact the lake is literally full of ghost stories: the best known is that of the Roman soldier of Riva del Garda, but there are also Roman vestals on the Rocca di Manerba and masnadieri who sold their souls to the devil!
Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake nestled between Venice and Milan. The lake is known for its stunning scenery, beautiful towns, incredible food, and excellent wine.
Swim Safely In Lake GardaYou 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.
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.
Lake Garda is relatively safe during the night time. Like any tourist destination, during the peak season, there are a lot of people and most places are well lit. There's also regular patrolling by local police. However, during off-peak seasons or late at night, some areas might be less populated.
Italy's worst drought in decades has reduced Lake Garda, the country's largest lake, to near its lowest level ever recorded. It has exposed swaths of previously underwater rocks and warmed the water to temperatures that approach the average in the Caribbean Sea.
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.
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.