It is the advice that makes a holiday special. Those of friends, locals and complete strangers. More than advice: these are our secrets for living “like a local”: a selection of everything you should try in the Lake Garda area and its hinterland.
RELAX AND ENTERTAINMENT: AMUSEMENT PARKS, BEACHES, SPAS AND NATURAL PARKS
The “Dolce far niente” or relaxing on a beach, at the spa, in natural parks or spending a day in a theme park: the choice is yours!
HAVE FUN
GARDALAND – Castelnuovo del Garda
PARCO GIARDINO SIGURTÀ – Valeggio sul Mincio
MOVIELAND PARK – CANEVA WORLD – Lazise
ACQUAPARADISE PICOVERDE – Sona
JUNGLE ADVENTURE PARK – San Zeno di Montagna
ADVENTURE
If you are the active type…
NATURA VIVA ZOOSAFARI – Pastrengo
Do you love animals? Many species of exotic fauna, walking or with the Safari car
PARCO DELLE CASCATE DI MOLINA – Fumane
Fantastic views, rocky outcrops, woodland caverns and waterfalls
PARCO GROTTA CASCATA DEL VARONE – Tenno
A unique scenario that amazes you with the beauty and power of the water
FUNIVIA MALCESINE MONTE BALDO– Malcesine
A panoramic ascent of 1800 meters in a few minutes and a 360° view of the lake.
RELAX AT THE SPA
If you want to relax…
TERME DI SIRMIONE – Sirmione
With lake view
PARCO TERMALE VILLA DEI CEDRI – Colà di Lazise
A natural SPA
AQUARDENS TERME VERONA – Pescantina
The largest Thermal Park in Italy
RELAX AT THE BEACH
If you like being kissed by the sun
LIDO AI PIOPPI – Peschiera del Garda
The closest to us, grassy, stony or sandy beach.
BRACCOBALDO BEACH – Peschiera del Garda
Fenced dog friendly beach with access to the lake
SPIAGGIA LA QUERCIA – Lazise
One of the biggest beaches with lots of trees
PARCO BAIA DELLE SIRENE – Garda
Very beautiful, inside the wonderful park of Punta San Viglio
JAMAICA BEACH – Sirmione
The most beautiful beach on the lake
SPIAGGIA D’ORO – Desenzano
Clear water, exceptional view
SPIAGGIA DEI CANNETI – Desenzano
Favorite destination for those who practice naturism
COCO BEACH CLUB – Lonato
Home of young people and parties, white sand and palm trees
BAIA BIANCA – Manerba del Garda
Tropical atmosphere, white sand
SPIAGGIA DI PISENZE – Manerba
Among the most beautiful on the Brescia shore
DISCOVER
Places and villages of the lake and its hinterland to see absolutely!
VALEGGIO SUL MINCIO
Very close to Borghetto, it is famous for the Castle and its homemade tortellini cuisine
BORGHETTO SUL MINCIO
Between mills and fairytale houses, it is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Italy
PARCO GIARDINO SIGURTA’ – Valeggio sul Mincio
In Valeggio, it is one of the most beautiful botanical and naturalistic spectacles in the world
CASTELLARO LAGUSELLO
A romantic village with a small heart-shaped lake
MONZAMBANO
Small medieval village for lovers of good things and wine connoisseurs
PESCHIERA DEL GARDA AND ITS WALLS
Strategic and beautiful, it is part of Unesco
SIRMIONE AND THE CAVES OF CATULLO
Always known as the pearl of the Islands and Peninsulas
TOWER OF SAN MARTINO DELLA BATTAGLIA
Very important monument perfectly maintained in memory of the Renaissance struggles that led to the birth of the unification of Italy
LAZISE
Where to discover the charm of a medieval village inside its Scaliger castle
GARDA – BARDOLINO – LAZISE
The lake walk
GARDA & PUNTA SAN VIGILIO
One of the most beautiful places on the lake and praised by Gothe during his trip to Italy
MALCESINE AND THE SCALIGER CASTLE
Village full of exciting views. If you are here you must visit the Aril River, the shortest river in the world
DESENZANO DEL GARDA
Known for its beautiful lakefront and historic center
SAN FELICE DEL BENACO AND ISOLA DEL GARDA
An enchanted place between the Gulf of Salò and the Emerald Bay
GARDA LEMON AND THE LEMON HOUSES
One of the most beautiful villages on the lake. Every corner is marvellous
GARDA CYCLE PATH
The most spectacular catwalk in Europe
TREMOSINE
It is the village of thrills, between breathtaking overhanging panoramas and panoramic terraces
STRADA DELLA FORRA
Quoted by Winston Churchill as “the eighth wonder of the world”



WINE
We are located a short distance from the Lugana, Valpolicella, Custoza areas, renowned for their quality wines and the beauty of the cellars, which can be visited at all times of the year and some can be reached by bicycle!
TENUTA LA FALCONA – Salionze (VR)
VENCIU – Sona (VR)
LE MURAGLIE– Valeggio sul Mincio (VR)
CASCINA MADDALENA – Lugana di Sirmione (BS)
There is no shortage of restaurants, inns and farmhouses where you can try typical dishes, between modernity and tradition. We know our territory well, we are Veronese doc .. so believe us!



CYCLE PATHS AND CYCLING ROUTES
Is your passion cycling? Hundreds of kilometers of beauty between roads of plains, hills and mountains, ups and downs overlooking the lake await you. You will find everything: itineraries for racing bikes, mountain bikes, E-MTBs, peaceful city bike rides along the lake and the Mincio. We are located in the Mincio Park, 1 kilometer from the Peschiera / Mantua cycle path, one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Italy, within everyone’s reach.
Cycle patch Peschiera/Mantova – Salionze Easy, 43 km long with a difference in height of 300 m. Suitable for city bikes and mountain bikes
Cycle path Anello Terre del Custoza Medium difficulty, 45 km long with a vertical drop of 400 m. Suitable for Ebike, Mountain Bike
Cycle path Bardolino Peschiera Very simple, 36 km long, no elevation gain. Suitable for city bikes. Not indicated in the months of July and August.
RENT A BOAT Enjoy the beauties of the lake from another perspective: Garda, Punta S. Vigilio, Sirmione, Isola del Garda, Costa Romantica, Punta San Vigilio, Costa Scaligera… these are just some of the destinations you can reach.
You can rent boats with or without a license here: IL PENTAGON GARDA LAKE – Peschiera d/G (VR)
For customized excursions and tours: BERTOLDI BOATS – Sirmione (BS)



ART CITY
If you love history, art and culture, some of the most important art cities are really within walking distance:
VERONA (20 km)
The city of the Arena, of Romeo and Juliet, of good food and excellent wines
MANTUA (35 km)
A jewel of Italian art and architecture built around three lakes
VENICE (137 km)
The city of art, canals and bridges
Milan (137 km)
The city of fashion, shopping and theatres



VERONA FAIR
VERONA FAIR The Verona Fair is about 20 km from Mincio Relais and can be reached in about 20/25 minutes and the main events such as Vinitaly Fieracavalli and Marmomacc are remembered.