What is the best town to stay in Lake Garda?

Sommario:

1. What is the best town to stay in Lake Garda?
2. Is Lake Garda a good holiday destination?
3. Are there sandy beaches in Lake Garda?
4. Which is better North or South Lake Garda?
5. Which is better Lake Como or Garda?
6. How many days do you need in Lake Garda?
7. Which is better Lake Como or Lake Garda?
8. What is the best time of year to go to Lake Garda?
9. Is Lake Como better than Lake Garda?
10. Are there snakes in Lake Garda?
11. Which is the most beautiful lake in Italy?
12. Is Lake Garda expensive?
13. Does it rain a lot in Lake Garda?
14. Is Lake Garda warm enough to swim in?
15. Which is the nicest lake in Italy?
16. Are there sharks in Lake Garda?
17. Which is nicer Lake Garda or Como?
18. Can you swim in Lake Garda?
19. Is it expensive to eat out in Lake Garda?
20. How much is a pint in Lake Garda?

What is the best town to stay in Lake Garda?

Best Places to stay in Lake Garda

• Desenzano del Garda. Desenzano is a smallish resort town on the southern shore of Lake Garda in the north of Italy, with a population of around 25,000. ...
• Sirmione. Sirmione is a resort town on the southern bank of Lake Garda, in northern Italy. ...
• Riva del Garda. ...
• Lazise. ...
• Bardolino.

Is Lake Garda a good holiday destination?

Lake Garda is one of Europe's premier holiday destinations. With golden sunshine and stunning beaches, charming villages and lots of activities, Lake Garda is an ideal place to kick back, relax and enjoy la dolce vita. But Lake Garda is surrounded by lots of small villages and finding the right one can be overwhelming.

Are there sandy beaches in Lake Garda?

Lake Garda is not exactly Sardinia when it comes to beaches but nonetheless some good beaches are scattered along its beautiful shores . The natural beaches of Garda are mostly pebble, the few sandy beaches are the result of the local councils dropping a lot of lovely soft golden sand on top of the pebbles.

Which is better North or South Lake Garda?

The northern end of Lake Garda is more mountainous than the south, so its towns and villages are perched among the peaks and valleys, and harbours are squeezed along the shore under towering cliffs. ... Monte Baldo dominates the last of the northern towns of Lake Garda, Malcesine.

Which is better Lake Como or Garda?

The general perception is that Lake Garda is more touristy and crowded than Lake Como. ... On the other hand, Lake Como is developed all the way around the lake… but with scattered villages that range between touristy and crowded and the more “authentic.” (Como, Bellagio, and Varenna are especially popular with visitors).

How many days do you need in Lake Garda?

How much time do you need in Lake Garda? You can drive around Lake Garda and get a quick impression in just a day or you can spend a week in the area and you'll find plenty to see and do… Ideally, I suggest at least 2-3 days at Lake Garda.

Which is better Lake Como or Lake Garda?

The general perception is that Lake Garda is more touristy and crowded than Lake Como. ... On the other hand, Lake Como is developed all the way around the lake… but with scattered villages that range between touristy and crowded and the more “authentic.” (Como, Bellagio, and Varenna are especially popular with visitors).

What is the best time of year to go to Lake Garda?

The best times to visit Lake Garda are spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month.

Is Lake Como better than Lake Garda?

Both lakes have their touristy and less-touristy spots—but it's a little harder to get to the more tranquil areas in Lake Garda. The general perception is that Lake Garda is more touristy and crowded than Lake Como. That's not entirely fair—Lake Garda has plenty of quiet, tranquil spots.

Are there snakes in Lake Garda?

Here live also a lot of SNAKES, diverse types called BIACCO or MELANICA (colubro d Esculapio ) which can arrive at a length about 2 m . Then we can find WATER SNAKES, able to swim in the Lake Garda. At least there are two kinds of toxic snakes : the famous VIPER and the terrible CROSS VIPER.

Which is the most beautiful lake in Italy?

11 Best Lakes in Italy

1. Lake Como. Aerial view of Varenna on Lake Como. ...
2. Lake Garda. Malcesine, Lake Garda. ...
3. Lake Maggiore. Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore. ...
4. Lake Orta. The island of San Giulio on Lake Orta. ...
5. Lake Lugano. Aerial view of Porlezza, Lake Lugano. ...
6. Lake Iseo. Loreto Island, Lake Iseo. ...
7. Pragser Wildsee (Lago di Braies) ...
8. Lake Bolsena.

Is Lake Garda expensive?

A vacation to Lake Garda for one week usually costs around €932 for one person. So, a trip to Lake Garda for two people costs around €1,863 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs €3,726 in Lake Garda. ... If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down.

Does it rain a lot in Lake Garda?

There is significant rainfall throughout the year in Desenzano del Garda. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. ... The average annual temperature is 13.4 °C | 56.1 °F in Desenzano del Garda. The rainfall here is around 1045 mm | 41.1 inch per year.

Is Lake Garda warm enough to swim in?

For a start, there are many places you can do it and the water at Lake Garda is so pure and clear, it makes swimming a real pleasure. ... As a general guide, we have found that the lake is pleasantly warm enough to swim in from about May through to September/October time (see water temperature guide) .

Which is the nicest lake in Italy?

11 Best Lakes in Italy

1. Lake Como. Aerial view of Varenna on Lake Como. ...
2. Lake Garda. Malcesine, Lake Garda. ...
3. Lake Maggiore. Isola Bella, Lake Maggiore. ...
4. Lake Orta. The island of San Giulio on Lake Orta. ...
5. Lake Lugano. Aerial view of Porlezza, Lake Lugano. ...
6. Lake Iseo. Loreto Island, Lake Iseo. ...
7. Pragser Wildsee (Lago di Braies) ...
8. Lake Bolsena.

Are there sharks in Lake Garda?

Are there sharks in Lake Garda? There are no freshwater sharks in Europe. The largest fish in Lake Garda are probably pike.

Which is nicer Lake Garda or Como?

Both lakes have their touristy and less-touristy spots—but it's a little harder to get to the more tranquil areas in Lake Garda. The general perception is that Lake Garda is more touristy and crowded than Lake Como. That's not entirely fair—Lake Garda has plenty of quiet, tranquil spots.

Can you swim in Lake Garda?

Perhaps more importantly, Lake Garda is also an exceptional beach destination. There may be no ocean, but the lake itself offers some wonderful beaches for swimming and sunbathing in the Italian summer sunshine. ... If you want to hit the beach with your family, it is the ideal destination.

Is it expensive to eat out in Lake Garda?

While meal prices in Lake Garda can vary, the average cost of food in Lake Garda is €33 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Lake Garda should cost around €13 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

How much is a pint in Lake Garda?

Prices in restaurants in Lake Garda.

Meal in a cheap restaurant	15 EUR (10.00-20)
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	8.00 EUR (8.00-8.00)
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)	5.00 EUR (4.00-5.00)
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)	4.50 EUR (3.50-5.00)
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)	2.50 EUR (2.00-3.50)