Just time for a quick tour to Limone sul Garda and hubby gets a dip in the refreshing AKA cold lake waters. We’ve almost the place to ourselves as the sun is starting to dip low in the sky. Then we’re moving onto our next stop, the beautiful, but very busy town of Sirmione, setContinue reading “Swimming spot”
Monthly Archives: November 2022
Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda sits at the dramatic end of Lake Garda, with mountains rising on either side and Riva perches on the shore, with a stunning backdrop of lake, valley and hills. Riva is the second-largest town on Lake Garda and is a bustling mix of gorgeous old glamour and hectic tourism. The main thingContinue reading “Riva del Garda”
Heaven on earth
We’ve spent the night high up in the hills of Nago Torbole at the most northern tip of Lake Garda, and now we’re heading down to the lakeside town of Torbole. And my word, what a stunning place Torbole is, with its dramatic mountain ranges dipping down to kiss the blue waters of the lake.Continue reading “Heaven on earth”
Torri del Beneco
En route up the eastern side of Lake Garda we stop off in the lakeside town of Torri del Beneco. The historical village centre is surrounded by medieval walls and towers including the Scaliger Castle. This medieval castle stands keeping watch over Torri del Benaco’s historic centre. The setting sun gilds the lakeside town aContinue reading “Torri del Beneco”
Punta san Viglio
Driving along the hair raising roads of Lake Garda, you could easily miss this next little slice of paradise – Punta San Vigilio. This gorgeous little peninsula, owned by the Guarienti Counts of Brenzone, is part of the Municipality of Garda. It’s a tiny little village, completely on its own with a clutch of cobbledContinue reading “Punta san Viglio”