Why do people visit Lake Garda?

The largest lake in all of Italy, Lake Garda offers a magical combination of beauty, culture and history, opportunities for active and leisure activities, and a perfect climate, which combine to make it a fantastic vacation destination.



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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.

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5 Unmissable Places to Visit in Lake Garda
  • Sirmione. © All photos courtesy of Emma Prentice. ...
  • Isola del Garda. If you like catching boats around the lake, there's no better trip than to Isola del Garda situated on the central-western side of the lake. ...
  • Limone sul Garda. ...
  • Malcesine. ...
  • Lazise.


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The northern side of Lake Garda is surrounded by high mountains and is probably the most impressive part of the lake. Seeing it from the water is really the best way to appreciate the stunning landscapes! So, if you are visiting Lake Garda and want to see the best of the lake itself, take a boat trip to Riva.

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Lake Garda has something for everyone with its colorful towns, majestic castles, ancient Roman ruins, sun-kissed beaches, vineyards, amusement parks, and historical sites.

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Tourists traveling here will find plenty of excursions and activities to keep them entertained year-round—everything from visiting hilly wine regions to exploring 14th-century castles. The towns and communities surrounding Lake Garda offer easy day trips from Venice, easily accessible by car or train.

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Lake Garda is of glacial origin and is characterised by subsequent climatic changes. It is the largest natural basin in Italy and is fed by 25 tributaries, whereas it has only got one effluent. Furthermore there are 5 islands in the lake, the largest is the Isola del Garda.

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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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Lake Garda is about 160km from the sea, so it is very definitely a freshwater lake.

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Lake Garda was formed by glaciers during the last Ice Age, and is Italy's largest lake. Lago di Garda lies in the provinces of Verona, Brescia, and Trento, and is 51 kilometers (32 miles) long and from 3 to 18 kilometers (2 to 11 miles) wide.

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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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