What to do on Lake Garda
Lake Garda
Are you wondering what to do on Lake Garda? Lake Garda has so much to offer from boating, sun bathing, fishing, wind surfing, medieval castles and great dining to name just a few. If you want to take a boat tour of the lake, we suggest this company. If you want to be more active, we suggest you hike some of the great trails. For maps, click here.
Borghetto sul Mincio
Borghetto is a fraction of the municipality of Valeggio sul Mincio, in the province of Verona. It is included in the list of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy." Enjoy the cute shops on the river bank and the nearby gardens. It is just 10 minutes south of the apartment by car. There is also a paved bike trail.
Wine Tasting
The apartment is in the heart of the Lugana (white) wine region and just west of the Valpolicella (red) wine region. If you are interested in taking a wine tour, we suggest Valpolicella Tours or Amarone Tours. For Lugana wine tasting, we also suggest Ottello Winery, less than five minutes from the apartment. They offer great local inexpensive pairings with your wine tasting. Lugana is only grown in the immediate surrounding area in a very small zone, so take advantage of your proximity.
Castles
There are over a dozen castles to visit on the lake, including some spectacular ones in Sirmione, Lazise, Torri del Beneco, Malcesine (pictured). If you make it to Malcesine, make sure to take the Funivia (tram) to the top of Mt. Baldo to get a breathtaking panoramic view of the lake.
Dining
There are so many great places to eat on the lake. We suggest you try the local cheeses and fish while visiting. We recommend eating at:
Verona
The apartment is located just 20 miles from the center of Verona. Make sure to see the Roman built Arena, Romeo & Juliet’s balcony, Piazza delle Erbe and the Scliger tombs among many other.
We recommend eating at Ristorante Antica Torretta. Tell Manuel we sent you.