Where is the best town on Lake Garda?

Best of Lake Garda – TOP 5 places you really shouldn't miss
  1. Sirmione. Located on the South shore of Lake Garda, Sirmione is probably the most popular tourist destination on the lake. ...
  2. Malcesine. ...
  3. Limone Sul Garda. ...
  4. Riva del Garda. ...
  5. Boat Trip on the Northern Part of Lake Garda.




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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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  1. Sirmione. Located on the South shore of Lake Garda, Sirmione is probably the most popular tourist destination on the lake. ...
  2. Malcesine. Malcesine, the pearl of Lake Garda, is located in a very picturesque setting. ...
  3. Limone Sul Garda. ...
  4. Riva del Garda. ...
  5. Boat Trip on the Northern Part of Lake Garda.


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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.

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We think basing yourself on the south eastern shore of Garda, somewhere between Garda town and Peschiera del Garda is the best idea. This area of Lake Garda has theme parks, an Aquarium, waterparks, markets and other tourist spots.

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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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Desenzano is the perfect spot to base yourself as you explore the region, and with vibrant cities like Verona and Brescia just a short journey away, this part of the world is a real must see.

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Lake Como is a little more elegant and expensive While accommodation and meals at either lake is pricey, particularly in the high season, Lake Como also tends to be a little bit more expensive, too.

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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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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.

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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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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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There are many transport options here. You can catch a train, get a bus, or hop on a ferry. You can even rent a boat, hire a bike, or simply walk and hike around. Even if this is your first visit to Italy, getting to Lake Garda is easy, especially with the help of this blog post.

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Punta San Vigilio is the strip of land on the eatern shore which separates the narrower northern and central part of Lake Garda from the flatter bay area to the south.

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