La guida di Paola
My favourite corners
The most eye-catching attraction of Sirmione is definitely its defensive fortress known as Scaliger castle and its unique geographical setting on a small headland surrounded by the lake. The fortress is the main entrance to the peninsula and is a popular photo motive…
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Scaligero Castle
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íbúar mæla meðThe most eye-catching attraction of Sirmione is definitely its defensive fortress known as Scaliger castle and its unique geographical setting on a small headland surrounded by the lake. The fortress is the main entrance to the peninsula and is a popular photo motive…
They are located on the northern tip of Sirmione, are the ruins of the largest Roman villa in northern Italy, the building had to have an imposing spectacular as its panoramic view of Lake Garda.
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Archaeological site of Grotte di Catullo
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íbúar mæla meðThey are located on the northern tip of Sirmione, are the ruins of the largest Roman villa in northern Italy, the building had to have an imposing spectacular as its panoramic view of Lake Garda.
In Sirmione, very closed to the Archeological Area of the “Catullo Caves”, there is Jamaica Beach, one of the most known beaches of the famous and fascinating village; a paradise corner, a dream place with pure water.
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Jamaica Beach
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íbúar mæla meðIn Sirmione, very closed to the Archeological Area of the “Catullo Caves”, there is Jamaica Beach, one of the most known beaches of the famous and fascinating village; a paradise corner, a dream place with pure water.
At the end of the peninsula, with its beautiful pier, the Lido delle Bionde beach is a nice beach with bar and restaurant. Its waters are clear and beautiful colors blue or emerald green.
Lido delle Bionde
At the end of the peninsula, with its beautiful pier, the Lido delle Bionde beach is a nice beach with bar and restaurant. Its waters are clear and beautiful colors blue or emerald green.
While temperatures might be a bit too low for a swim in Lake Garda during the autumn season, the thermal baths attract with its hot water tubs and gorgeous views on the lakeside. The spa centers Terme di Catullo and Terme di Vigilio offer high standard balneotherapy and thermal bath services.
Terme Catullo
1 Via Punta StaffaloWhile temperatures might be a bit too low for a swim in Lake Garda during the autumn season, the thermal baths attract with its hot water tubs and gorgeous views on the lakeside. The spa centers Terme di Catullo and Terme di Vigilio offer high standard balneotherapy and thermal bath services.
Visite turistiche
The historical center of Desenzano is a rare treasure, rich in historical spots to be discovered: Villa Romana, The Castle, il Duomo, Piazza Malvezzi
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Desenzano del Garda
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íbúar mæla meðThe historical center of Desenzano is a rare treasure, rich in historical spots to be discovered: Villa Romana, The Castle, il Duomo, Piazza Malvezzi
Just 15 minutes from the Milan-Venice highway and the Lake Garda another dimension awaits.
Immerse yourself in Virgil's atmosphere. Castellaro Lagusello (MN) is a fortified village that is reflected in its heart-shaped pond surrounded by the landscape of moraine hills and ploughed field
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Castellaro Lagusello
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íbúar mæla meðJust 15 minutes from the Milan-Venice highway and the Lake Garda another dimension awaits.
Immerse yourself in Virgil's atmosphere. Castellaro Lagusello (MN) is a fortified village that is reflected in its heart-shaped pond surrounded by the landscape of moraine hills and ploughed field
Borghetto: (25 min.)is one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and it is one of those places that seem unreal. Like a fairy tale. A few houses, only 160 residents.
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Borghetto
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íbúar mæla meðBorghetto: (25 min.)is one of the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and it is one of those places that seem unreal. Like a fairy tale. A few houses, only 160 residents.
Verona is the most known municipality in the region of Lake Garda. It’s only 1 hour away from the always popular tourist destination Venice, but therefore Verona might be for many a more relaxed and pleasant option to discover the culture of Veneto region. Let me show you what Verona holds to catch your breath.
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Verona
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íbúar mæla meðVerona is the most known municipality in the region of Lake Garda. It’s only 1 hour away from the always popular tourist destination Venice, but therefore Verona might be for many a more relaxed and pleasant option to discover the culture of Veneto region. Let me show you what Verona holds to catch your breath.
It is very pretty. Nicknamed Leonessa d'Italia ("The Lioness of Italy"), Brescia is the home of Italian caviar, and is known for being the original production area of the Franciacorta sparkling wine. Brescia and its territory was the "European Region of Gastronomy" in 2018.
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Brescia
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íbúar mæla meðIt is very pretty. Nicknamed Leonessa d'Italia ("The Lioness of Italy"), Brescia is the home of Italian caviar, and is known for being the original production area of the Franciacorta sparkling wine. Brescia and its territory was the "European Region of Gastronomy" in 2018.
Venice
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In short, Bologna has everything Italy can offer (history, cityscapes, countryside, fine dining and wines), all within easy walking distance, and all without the crowds or the queues of the more obvious Italian destinations!
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Bologna
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íbúar mæla meðIn short, Bologna has everything Italy can offer (history, cityscapes, countryside, fine dining and wines), all within easy walking distance, and all without the crowds or the queues of the more obvious Italian destinations!
It is Italy's most famous theme park and ranked among the top eight theme parks in Europe: Gardaland theme park does not need any introduction!
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Gardaland
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íbúar mæla meðIt is Italy's most famous theme park and ranked among the top eight theme parks in Europe: Gardaland theme park does not need any introduction!
Limone Sul Garda
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the cable car Funivia Malcesine – Monte Baldo is always a port of call and compulsory stop for tourists around Lake Garda, in winter and even more in summer. A fascination that is also reflected by the cable car stations: a butterfly-like architecture with precious hightech inside.
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íbúar mæla meðthe cable car Funivia Malcesine – Monte Baldo is always a port of call and compulsory stop for tourists around Lake Garda, in winter and even more in summer. A fascination that is also reflected by the cable car stations: a butterfly-like architecture with precious hightech inside.
Offerta gastronomica
Guided tours of the winery, with the possibility of tasting near the vineyard in front of the crushing cellar, to try immersed in reality, the thrill of stopping time for a couple of hours, in the company of best labels, from cold cuts and the top quality cheeses of local origin, and toasted bread with the extra virgin olive oil
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Valpolicella
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íbúar mæla meðGuided tours of the winery, with the possibility of tasting near the vineyard in front of the crushing cellar, to try immersed in reality, the thrill of stopping time for a couple of hours, in the company of best labels, from cold cuts and the top quality cheeses of local origin, and toasted bread with the extra virgin olive oil
They shop every time they have guests at Cascina Maddalena to ensure the freshest produce, they grow and pick their vegetables and fruit from the garden and they cook with love and passion, so that you can taste and feel in your heart all the flavour of the products of their land on the shores of Lake Garda and its morainic hills. They prepare the best traditional family recipes for their guests.
Azienda Agricola Cascina Maddalena
21 Via MaddalenaThey shop every time they have guests at Cascina Maddalena to ensure the freshest produce, they grow and pick their vegetables and fruit from the garden and they cook with love and passion, so that you can taste and feel in your heart all the flavour of the products of their land on the shores of Lake Garda and its morainic hills. They prepare the best traditional family recipes for their guests.
Ristorante Pizzeria Al Braciere
2 Via San Martino della BattagliaRistorante. Anche cucina senza glutine
Cafè Damm Atra
16 Piazza Unità D'ItaliaSpecial Cocktails
Cà Maiol Lugana
119 Via Colli StoriciTo buy and taste local wines
Pescheria Antonella Sirmione
39 Via BresciaArt Sushi
1 Via Solitro