Lake Garda Towns

Riva del Garda The Lake Garda town Riva Del Garda is situated at the far north of the lake in the province of Trento. It lies in the shadow of the Dolomite mountains in the Trentino Alto Adige region. The town which is also know simply as Riva has a colourful history having [...]

Manerba del Garda This is Lake Garda’s largest town and has been a popular holiday resort since Roman times. According to local folklore  the "Desenzano" name is derived from a the name of a Roman legionnaire called Decentium. The lakefront, which has fantastic views up the lake to the Alps, is full of [...]

Sirmione The historic centre of Sirmione is located at the end of a 4km peninsula. Strategically positioned at the entrance to the Sirmione is the 13th Century Scagilero castle, which was built under the instruction of Mastino I della Scala....The Lord Of Verona.  The Sirmione castle is the only castle in the [...]

Desenzano This is Lake Garda’s largest town and has been a popular holiday resort since Roman times. According to local folklore  the "Desenzano" name is derived from a the name of a Roman legionnaire called Decentium. The lakefront, which has fantastic views up the lake to the Alps, is full of café/bars and [...]

Salò Salò is probably the most beautiful town on Lake Garda and enjoys a fabulous position on the bay of Golfo di Salò, with a back drop of the steep, tree-clad hills of St Bartolomeo. Salò has a the longest ‘lungolago’ (promenade) of all the lakeside towns. It starts at the historic center, [...]