Here are some of the most beautiful towns of Lake Garda that you need to visit.
Bardolino.
Sirmione.
Riva Del Garda.
Malcesine.
Limone Sul Garda.
Peschiera.
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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.
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.
Verona. Verona is surely the closest big city near Lake Garda, as well as the one with the closest international airport. Moreover, it's also easily reachable by train, as there are regular connections.
Maderno, Salo and Gargnano on the other side of the lake can be quieter and less touristy. Maderno, in particular, can be incredibly quiet because the tourists are either sunbathing by the pool or visiting more interesting places like Garda Town or Torri on the ferry.
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.
Bardolino has more space to spread out, not to mention the lakeside path to Garda (45 minutes' stroll) or to Lazise (about an hour). It is also better located for travelling to other towns on the lake by boat, and there's a bus service to all the towns on the eastern shore as well as to Verona.
It's really worth seeing all pentagon-shaped fortifications surrounding Peschiera del Garda Old Town that have been registered by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Porta Verona is the main sight to behold and one of the two entrances to the very heart of the Old Town.
At 87 miles (140 km) away, Peschiera del Garda on Lake Garda is the closest lakefront city to Venice and easily reachable by train. While the lakes farther to the west, such as Lake Como or Lake Maggiore are reachable by train, a rental car is a more practical option.
Peschiera was designated a UNESCO world heritage site in 2017. Its walls, built around the year 1400 as a defence system, form a military complex that has gradually grown over the centuries to fortify the city and protect the town.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train from Peschiera del Garda to Venice. We usually find around 26 direct trains on the route from Peschiera del Garda to Venice every weekday.