Gardone Riviera self catering holidays, Lake Garda
Holidays in Gardone Riviera - a small charming & picturesque town sitting on the western shore of Italys largest lake, Lake Garda which has been attracting tourists for generations. A fantastic destination for anytime of year but especially during the summer months.
Gardone Riviera is thought as, as one of the more peaceful and laid back towns on the lake. It also has two of the most popular attractions, The Vittoriale the historial house of Gabriele D'Annunzio an Italian poet and the beautiful Andre Heller Botanic garden. Gardone Sopra is Gardone Riviera's old town, made up of pretty courtyards, stairwells and small restaurants and is a magnet for tourists day and night.
The promenade which runs along the lake front has many benches and seating areas in which to relax and enjoy the stunning views.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Lake | ✔ |
| Gardens | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to beach | Beach/lake resort |
| Nearest airport | Brescia (28km) |
| Nearest train station | Desenzano |
Featured holiday rentals in Gardone Riviera
The accommodation in and around Gardone Riviera is of a very high standard. There is a wide choice of self catering holiday rentals including family villas and apartments to rent either on the lake or set back near Gardone Riviera's beautiful old town. Many holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre, where there is a large selection of bars, restaurants and shops.
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Things to see & do
Gardone Riviera and the surrounding area is full of interesting towns, historic cities and mountains to explore.
| A few suggestions.... | |
|---|---|
| Lido de Fasano - Gardone Riviera's pebble beach | ✔ |
| Vittoriale degli Itanliani - historical landmark | ✔ |
| Mausoleo di Gabriele museum | ✔ |
| Sirmione castello and medieval old town | ✔ |
| Lungolago de Salo - hiking area | ✔ |
| Boat trip around the lake | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Gardone Riviera
Gardone Riviera is a truly stunning and chic destination for a family holiday or romantic escape. With the spectacluar backdrop of Lake Garda, Gardone Riviera is a relaxed and ideal base in which to explore from. There is something for everyone with interesting places to visit and fabulous shopping in the numerous designer outlets. With excellent resturants that would rival the most cosmopolitan cities, it's difficult not to have a great time in Gardone Riviera. Whilst on your holidays in Gardone Riviera, you may want to visit some of the other nearby lake towns such as Garda.
