LAKE GARDA – Bardolino, ITALY

In northern Italy lies the magical Lake Gard. You will find stunning historical settlements around Lake Garda. On the south end, you will discover Sirmione, Lazise, and Bardolino.

 

 

 

 

Did you know, Lake Garda was formed 1.5 million years ago?
That’s right, image that. A glacier, cutting through the valley, carving the shape of the Lake Garda. The Lake stretches out 143 square miles, and the deepest part is 919 feet below the surface.

 

 

 

 

I stayed at Bardolino, and the lakes cultural and historical diversity attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. Tourists are drawn to the captivating Lake Garda for its crystal clear waters and its magnificent mountains hugging the edges of the water with a blanket of snow covering the peaks over winter and spring.

 

 

 

THINGS YOU MUST DO

(1) WATCH THE SUNSET, OVER LAKE GARDA

 

Most beautiful sunset in the world, a memorizing cascade of different shades of orange decorating the sky.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2) WONDER THROUGH THE MARKETS AND SHOPS

Enjoy the historical adventure, Taste the local produce and fresh seafood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3) CRUISE THE LAKE ON THE FERRY

Admire the beauty of the land from the water. This Ferry makes stops where you can hop off and enjoy exploring other towns on the lake. People first settled in Lake Garda back in 4000 B.C, since then so much history has unfolded, and that has resulted in numerous ancient castles, villages, and ruins to discover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4) TAKE A DIP IN THE LAKE GARDA

The surrounding snow covered mountains drain directly into the lake, in Winter and Spring season the water is very fresh but in Summer the water is just perfect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5) VISIT VINYARDS OF LAKE GARDA

The local’s pride there wine and olives in Lake Garda. Their soil is rich in magnesium from the limestone deposited from the glacier all those years ago. Because of this the fruits, olives, and grapes grown locally are flavorful and tasty. It is a must try.

 

 

 

 

 

(6) WATER SPORTS IN LAKE GARDA

Famous in Summer – whatever your heart desires – jet-skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, water-skiing, and or boating around the lake, soaking up the sun and the peaceful serenity of the lake.

 

 

 

(7) TAKE A WALK ON THE BROAD WALK

Stop and smell the flowers, enjoy the sounds of the lake and the mountains. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.

 

 

 

 

For families – you can enjoy camping on the lake; there are many different campgrounds located on the shores of Lake Garda, some of these facilities are large and full of fancy amenities. Visit Gardaland and Aqua Paradise amusement parks.

Bardolino is a must visit, this town’s waterfront filled with cafes, a harbor full of boats and yachts and a city full of travelers enjoying the musicians, dancers, food, wine and all the history they can take in.

 

 

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