Another out of order post – this should have gone out two days ago. . this triggers my slightly obsessive need to document trips in order!! Another day and more beautiful lakeside towns to explore along Lake Garda’s shoreline. First its the old glamourous town of Gardone Rivera. Once this was a sought after spotContinue reading “Taking a dip”
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Lake cruising
Silly WordPress hasn’t published a few posts! So the next 2 are all out of sync – how annoying! We’ve hopped on the lake ferry from Riva del Garda to Malcesine. It’s the best way to truly get to appreciate the gorgeous scenery. We pass by the pretty town of Limone sul Garda. Then weContinue reading “Lake cruising”
Scaligero castle
Today is all about the fortifications – the imposing Scaliger castle to be precise. This amazing structure dominates the little town of Sirmione and I have been wanting to see it for ages! Sirmione was already known to the ancient Romans because of its strategic position – a peninsula that stretches into the lake –Continue reading “Scaligero castle”
Swimming spot
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”
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”
Italian lakes
We’ve headed on from the familiar sights of Venice and onto a completely new adventure now – a tour of three of the Italian lakes. Starting with Lake Garda, perhaps the most well know, and definitely one of the most visited. The first town we stop of in, and our first proper look at LakeContinue reading “Italian lakes”
Line 1
To finish off our three day trip to Venice we’re cruising up the Grand Canal on vaporetto line 1. Venice can be very expensive to visit, and if you want to get on the water, most options aimed at tourists are eye watering (prices for hiring a gondola are pretty steep) But if you wantContinue reading “Line 1”