arved by an ancient super glacier Lake Garda descends southwards like a huge ladle into the fertile plains of the Po Valley from its narrower alpine reaches. As Italy’s largest and most popular lake it extends for more than 50 km from north to south and is divided between three Italian regions (Veneto, Lombardy, Trentino). Lake Garda is so large, it changes dramatically from north to south. The southern shores are pretty and genteel, beloved by poets and writers throughout history, with beautiful villas and a quiet atmosphere. The northern shores become wilder as you move further into the Alps. Wherever you go you will always be near to one of the many picturesque lakeside towns and villages. Mountainous landscapes, hillside villages and harbour towns line the shores of the narrower, northern end of the lake This area has been popular with the adventure-minded for decades and the opportunities for outdoor activities are endless, including paragliding, rock-climbing and sailing on the lake. The breezy conditions are ideal for watersports whilst the hill terrain is ideal walking country.especially around Malcesine and Riva del Garda.For those seeking something a little more relaxing you can spend hours just watching the water, while sitting on the lakefront of Torbole with an ice cream or spritz. This area was historically under Austrian rule, so reminders of the centuries-old invasion threats appear in the most northerly towns of Riva and Torbole. The south of Lake Garda is much flatter and wider, with the Sirmione peninsula protruding from the south. Known for its mild, Mediterranean climate, olive trees C One of the most picturesque towns along the northern fringes of the lake is Limone sul Garda (so named because lemons grow here in the wonderful microclimate). Like neighbouring Riva del Garda and Malcesine the sheer slopes of the surrounding mountains drop close to the lake edge creating dramatic vistas. Whichever of the towns you start from why not consider visiting all three towns on a daytrip using the excellent ferry service, with the additional benefit of wonderful views from the lake. Postcard perfect Lake Garda & Verona 22
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