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202  TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS

ENTERTAINMENT AT
THE LAKES

At the lakes it is possible to devote a IAT tourist offices, sponsored by the town
considerable amount of leisure time to administrations, have been quite successful
entertainment and sport. At Lake Garda in in promoting initiatives aimed at making
particular, you will be able to practise any holidays more interesting for visitors. Outdoor
type of aquatic sport, have a go at trekking markets, feasts, festivals and other events have
in the hinterland and dance the night away therefore become more and more frequent.
at the discos. Of the lakes, Garda also has The lakes offer breathtaking scenery, an
the liveliest nightlife and is the most entertainment in itself, and every year there
popular with young people. Lake Como, are programmes of cultural events. In addition
Lake Maggiore and the smaller lakes still there are fine architectural and artistic works
offer a variety of opportunities for entertain­ to be seen, lovely gardens to explore, and
ment. In recent years the enterprising local nature reserves to wander through.
Sports enthusiasts. There are state-
If keeping in top physical shape of-the-art golf courses in
is a priority, there are plenty of lovely natural settings that are
activities that serve the purpose enjoyed by Italian and foreign
at the lakes. Lake Garda is the golfers alike.
domain of windsurfing; Torbole The hills and valleys around
and Riva in particular are the the lake are ideal places
most popular places for surfers for horse riding, hiking,
both in summer and winter. mountaineering, free climbing,
Sailing fans will enjoy the hang-gliding and paragliding
Centomiglia, an annual regatta and, in the winter, when snow
organized by the Circolo Vela covers the high ground, skiing
Gargnano sailing club and held and snow boarding.
on the second weekend of The most popular sports
September. For a more at Lake Como are sailing and
relaxing time, there are also water-skiing. Lessons are
opportunities to go fishing. available from qualified
In the Garda hinterland, instructors, whatever your
hiking has become very age and experience.
popular, and touring the Another enjoyable activity A water-skiing instructor and his pupil at
area on a mountain bike is is canoeing. All the lakes have Lake Como
the most recent vogue. More clubs where you can rent
adventurous souls can take canoes and equipment. For Other Activities
lessons in paragliding. the more sedentary, there are Visitors to Lake Garda, especially
Lake Maggiore offers not only many spas (terme) at the lakes families with children, might
many aquatic sports but is or in the vicinity. These centres want to visit the Gardaland
quite popular with golf offer a variety of treatments. amusement park (see pp154–5).
It is recommended for children
and adults alike, an ideal place
to spend a day as a family and
even experience the occasional
thrill. However, in peak season,
be prepared for a long wait at
the most interesting attractions.
About 2 km (1 mile) from
Gardaland is Caneva, the largest
water amusement park in Italy.
Shows, water games and other
displays, plus an area reserved
for small children, make this a
big aquatic attraction.
To take a closer look at some
rare and endangered animal
A group of windsurfers in action on Lake Garda species, visit the Parco Natura

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