best places to visit by boat, garda lake tour

Map of Lake Garda

A little guide for sailors for Garda Lake (petrol stations, berthing places, dangerous areas...)

Bardolino

Plenty of opportunities to sample the famous red wine and the excellent olives in one of the local wine-cellars.

Desenzano

Prosperity is displayed in the elegant shops, the extensive yachting harbour and the sauntering mile along the "Lungolago".

Garda

Picturesque town centre, romantic squares and beautiful Venetian villas.

Gardone Riviera

Internationally known as "the city of gardens", it is well-known for the Vittoriale estate, which was created by the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio.

Gargnano

It has a small idyllic harbor, a pretty promenade and it is surrounded by magnificent villas, palaces and parks.

Isola Del Garda

The largest island of the lake, property of the Cavazza family. Part of the villa and the botanical gardens are open to the public.

Also known as Isola dei Conigli, it belongs to the municipal territory of Manerba del Garda and at certain periods it can be reached even on foot leaving from Porto Torchio, along a narrow strip of land.

Lazise

Old fishing boats can be admired alongside modern yachts in the small harbour right in the middle of town.

Limone Sul Garda

Its typical landmark are the groves of citrus trees on terraces overlooking the Lake.

Malcesine

A picturesque resort at the foot of Monte Baldo, dominated by a mighty Scaliger castle.

Peschiera

Its special attraction is the old town centre, which is in the middle of an enormous fortress in the form of a five-sided star and completely surrounded by water.

Punta San Vigilio

In this small prominence there are a villa, a small church, a historic inn, a small port and the Baia delle Sirene Park.

Punta Vo

Hill with a beautiful view: reeds and small coves, ideal for sunbathing.

Salò

Behind the very long, magnificent waterfront promenade the old town extends with a narrow pedestrian area and many small boutiques of famous Italian designers.