Lake · Italy · Lombardy

Lake Garda

Italy's largest lake, with lemon groves, castles and mountains.

about 8 h

For storytellers

Why Lake Garda matters

Lake Garda stretches from the Alps to the plains. The northern end is dramatic and good for windsurfing, the south is gentler with beaches, and towns such as Sirmione have castle walls rising from the water.

Talking points

  • Windsurfing in the north.
  • Sirmione has a lakeside castle.
  • Ferries cross the lake.

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Also nearby

Within about 40 km, closest first.

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