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2 Lago di Garda VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

Garda, the largest and easternmost of the Italian lakes, Practical Information
borders three regions: Trentino to the north, Lombardy to Brescia, Verona & Trento. n Viale
the west and south, and the Veneto to the south and east. Marconi 8, Sirmione (030 91 61
14), open Easter–Oct. Il Vittoriale:
The low-lying countryside around the southern stretches Gardone. Tel 036 529 65 11.
becomes increasingly dramatic further north, until impressive Open daily. & Rocca Scaligera:
rocky cliffs, sometimes swathed in pines, hug the shoreline Sirmione. Tel 030 91 64 68.
of the northern tip. The numerous sporting facilities, many Open Tue–Sun. & 8
∑ sirmionebs.it
sights and splendid scenery of snowcapped mountains
help make the lake a favourite summer playground. Transport
V Peschiera del Garda, Desen za­
no del Garda. g @ to all towns.

Riva del Garda
Torbole
Riva’s waterfront
is dom inated by a S45b
12th­century fortress.
Windsurfers favour
this resort because Limone sul
of the consistent Garda
Eastern tip of Sirmione Peninsula offshore winds. J
Beyond the town is a path which J
follows the rim of the peninsula, Tremosine
passing boiling sulphur springs. Malcesine
Campione
The streets of
Assenza Malcesine cluster
del Garda J
below an imposing
Gardone is noted for its exotically planted Tignale J
park and for Il Vittoriale, the Art Deco villa medieval castle.
of the poet Gabriele d’Annunzio, which Brenzone A cable car climbs
is filled with curiosities. Gargnano to the summit of
Castelletto Monte Baldo (1,745 m/
Bogliaco 5,725 ft), offering far­
The Republic of Salò was reaching views.
established here by Mussolini
in 1943. The cathedral in this S249
elegant town of pastel­painted Toscolano
houses contains a 14th­century Maderno
altarpiece by Veneziano. 0 kilometres 5
Gardone Riviera
Salò Torri del Benaco 0 miles 5
Portese The lake is named after this
long­established town.
San Felice del J Garda
Bonaco
Manerba J Bardolino Bardolino gave its name to
the well­known red wine.
Moniga
Peschiera’s attractive enclosed
S572 Lazise harbour and fortress were built by
The hydrofoils, Padenghe Sirmlone the Austrians in the 1860s, during
catamarans and sul Garda the Italian Wars of Independence.
steamers which ply
the lake offer glimpses
of villas and gardens, Desenzano
which cannot be seen S11 Peschiera
from the coastal road. del Garda
Key Sirmione
Steamer route A fascinating medieval castle, the
Rocca Scaligera dominates the town of Sirmione.
Car ferry At the tip of the peninsula lie Roman ruins.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp562–5 and pp580–84

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