Garda of Eden

Jenny Crombie takes a relaxing trip to the sunny shores and calm sapphire waters of Lake Garda. The delights of pretty Bardolino tempt her to stay a little longer in paradise… There must be something in the air around Lake Garda. Some other-worldly matter, maybe exuding from the lake itself, that won’t allow any other state but […]

The Best Lakes in Italy

Whether you want glorious scenery, peaceful walks or adrenalin-packed watersports, Italy’s inland waters boast it all. Here’s Italia!’s pick of the country’s beautiful lakes 1. Lake Garda The largest of Italy’s lakes and ‘the land where the lemon trees grow’, Lake Garda’s elephantine shape drapes itself across Lombardy, the Veneto and Trentino. The lake’s Mediterranean […]

By the Waters of Bardolino 

Young, fruity wines, healthy lake fish, mineral mountain waters and a boom in wellness hotels. Charlotte Lyon finds everything you need to relax and rejuvenate at the serene town of Bardolino  on Lake Garda…  Looking into the bathroom mirror as I step off the three-hour flight from Gatwick to Verona, I do a double-take. Is that really me? The pallid skin, […]

Grand Hotel Fasano

Wellness & Relaxation, Lake Garda This is how elegant perfect relaxation can be: the sophisticated Grand Hotel in Gardone Riviera lies on one of the finest sites in the region. Standing on the shores of Lake Garda, it pampers its guests with unforgettable moments of enjoyment… In its fabulous setting on picturesque Lago di Garda, […]

Cycling Lake Garda

There is a fresh wind on the Lake, a coming together of cycling enthusiasts who want to make this area a go-to destination for two-wheeled adventurers. Jon Palmer gets on his bike… Alongside its reputation as a very reasonable place to lounge by the hotel pool and read a book, Lake Garda is also a […]

Lemon Stand, Sirmione – Lake Garda

Barbara Barker, Nantwich “This was taken in June at Sirmione, Lake Garda, by the old castle bridge. We were told that the Italians cut the large lemons in half, cover them with sugar and have them for breakfast, similar to us having grapefruit. I would rather have my lemon in a Martini!”