Do you wish that somebody could tell you exactly what Lake Garda is like and answer all those questions you have about it?

Well, we’ve already explored the enchanting towns, lounged the tranquil beaches, eaten the amazing food, and checked out the fun sports. Yes, over the years we've found out just how many things there are to love about Lake Garda!

In fact, we love Lago di Garda (as the Italians say) so much that we decided to put this information web site together and give you some guidance and advice on this wonderful holiday destination.

There is something for everyone at Lake Garda. For young families, teenagers, singles, couples, the retired...it’s ideal for anyone. There are so many places to see and tons of different things to do. Whether you’re into sports, family leisure activities, history, shopping, or just chilling out on the beach eating ice cream and watching the sun set...Lake Garda has it all.

Here is an overview of each section in our website:

Accommodations:
You’ll find info here about all sorts of nice hotels, charming villas, agriturismos, lakeside camping parks, holiday residences and apartments. There are so many great places you can stay at Lake Garda, so why not take a look at the accommodation you can book online as well.

Travel:
You will find out about how to get to Lake Garda, car rentals, public transportation and ferries. We'll advise you on what we thought were the best options for getting around.

Places to visit/maps:
We will tell you all about must-see places and what we thought about the towns we've been to at Lake Garda. This includes: Garda, Sirmione, Limone, Torbole, Bardalino, Salo...and loads more! Info about the Dolomites and the beaches are also in this section, as are a variety of different maps.

Leisure & Family:
This includes a huge variety of things to do at Lake Garda and is also geared towards those of you looking for activities to do with the family. It covers information on Gardaland & other themeparks, paddle boats, cycling, hiking, horseback riding, boat rentals, beauty centres, fishing, etc.

Sports:
There are a ton of sports in and around Lake Garda. Just to name a few of what you'll find here: Windsurfing, golf, tennis, cycling, sailing, waterskiing...Find out all about these and more in this section.

History & Facts:
We'll breifly go over how the lake formed and the stats on it, and tell you about past battles and ruins around the lake. This place has thousands of years of history for you to explore. Also, discover interesting facts about Lake Garda, such as the size of the lake and how deep the water is.

Climate:
This section gives stats on the monthly sunshine hours, temperatures and other weather related information. There's also info on things like water temperature and depths, as well as a current weather forecast.

Food & Drink:
Our wonderful experiences of the mouth-watering Italian food have to be shared with you! We've even included a menu translater here. We'll also tell you about other amazing things like the local vineyards, wine, fruit and, of course, the famous ice cream (our favourite...yum!).

Shopping:
We'll tell you why the shopping is so fabulous there. Everything from clothes, leather items, local art and crafts and markets to food shopping is covered here. There's also a size conversion chart that you can take with you!

Entertainment:
You'll find info here about the opera, shows, festivals and events in the area. The relaxed holiday atmosphere makes for some great entertainment experiences.

Lake Garda holiday:
Not been to Lake Garda before? Take a look through this section to see if it's the type of holiday you are looking for.

Advice about Italy:
It helps if you come here knowing what to expect when you arrive! Look at some top tips and plan ahead to make sure your visit here is wonderful in every way. All you romantics out there will want to look at this section!

Lake Garda slideshows:
Some slideshows giving you a flavour of what this beautiful lake has to offer.

Lake Garda videos:
Exciting videos capturing some of the great sporting action you can enjoy around the lake.

Property:
People come here and fall in love with this place (like us). Maybe after you've been here you'll want to buy a property at Lake Garda.

Site search:
There's nothing more annoying than knowing you have seen a good page on a subject you're interested in, but can't find it again. Or maybe you can't be bothered reading loads of pages to try and find specific information. Not any more! Simply type in the word and site search brings you all the references found on this site, or a Google search if you want.

Travel resources:
A list of other travel related sites which you could find useful.

Lake Garda news:
It is nice to be kept up to date with the latest things going on in the Lake Garda area. Why not subscribe to our monthly newsletter and always be the first to find out special offers, news and events here. All subscribers now get our exclusive Lake Garda free gifts (see Lake Garda news page for more details).

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