Why is Lake Garda water so green?

The waters of Lake Garda are an almost luminous green colour. The locals say that it is because we are so close to the mountains and because the water in the lake is high in minerals and sulphur. On a clear day the waters of the lake shimmer and sparkle in the sun.



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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.

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During the summer months, from June to August, the average temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C (68°F to 86°F), making it ideal for swimming and water activities. In the winter months, from December to February, the average temperature ranges from 4°C to 9°C (39°F to 48°F), and it can be colder in the evenings.

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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.

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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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July is the hottest month in Lake Garda with an average temperature of 24°C (75°F) and the coldest is January at 2°C (36°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 10 in July.

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For sure the wetsuit is the most important thing you need to have in Lake Garda. During the whole year you need to wear a wetsuit as the water temperature is always cold. During the winter time you need to have at least a 5 mm wetsuit, boots and hood. During the summer time you need to have a 3/2 or 'shorty' wetsuit.

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Lake Garda is generally safe at night, as long as you take the usual precautions.

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Its winds are steady, but not too strong: ideal conditions even for beginners! This wind blows from the north for the first twelve hours of the day and covers a large part of the surface of Lake Garda, with the Pelèr also absorbing and feeding other, smaller winds.

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This is Lake Garda. Among its appeal is the color of the water itself. Unimaginably intense blues offer surprising transparency, which makes it incredibly enticing. And, depending on the time of day, lovely reflections of the stone-hewn villages and mountainsides glow on the rippled surface.

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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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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.

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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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Apart from holiday weekends you'll find Garda relatively tranquil and this time of year is the ideal time to venture off-the-well-beaten path to hike and walk amongst the hills and mountains that surround the Lake.

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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.

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Visit Sirmione to believe such beautiful places still exist, you will not be disappointed. This beautiful promontory at the southern end of Lake Garda is blessed with a noteworthy little castle, some expensive shops and the amazing remains of an enormous Roman villa.

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