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”
Tag Archives: Lake Garda
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”
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”
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”