Activities

The provincial capital Brescia is Lombardy’s second most important city after Milan. Brescia has a fairly important textile and metal industry (including shotguns) and is also the trading centre for products from the whole region. The old town is the largest Roman archaeological area in Northern Italy and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ancient Brixia had been a Roman colony since Emperor Augustus. The old town, which is worth seeing, has a square ground plan and contains not only remains from the early Roman imperial period, but also beautiful Renaissance buildings. The old Visconti Castle towers over the city. There are beautiful squares (Piazza del Duomo, Piazza Loggia and Piazza della Vittoria) with imposing buildings (Duomo Nuovo, Rotonda, Torre del Popolo) and the old Roman city with the Tempio Capitolino and the Museo Romano, as well as impressive museums such as the Museo Santa Giulia and the Museo dell’Età Cristiana. For car lovers, there is the Museo Mille Miglia. Brescia is well worth a visit.

Cycling is a firm favourite amongst Lake Garda’s visitors. Whether you want an easy route suitable for the whole family or a more extreme downhill route there is plenty to explore. The link above brings you to Garda Lombardia pages in which you can select your difficulty level, area and distance. Click directions for the closest Cycle Route around Moniga.

Without doubt the most popular Amusement Park in Italy. 200,000 m2 in surface area, major attractions at the park include Jumanji The Adventure, Blue Tornado, Mammut, Jungle Rapids, Fuga Da Atlantide, Shaman, Space Vertigo, Raptor and Oblivion: The Black Hole. Connected is also Gardaland Sea Life.

We sell tickets at reception.

Whilst it is easiest to drive there, you can take the train to Peschiera from Desenzano and every 30 minutes there is a free shuttle bus.

The breathtaking Archeological park of the Roman poet Catullo’s Villa. Built between the end of the 1st century B.C. and the beginning of the 1st century A.D. in an excellent panoramic position, at the extreme tip of Sirmione peninsula, is the most important example of a high-class residence in the whole of northern Italy.

Just after the entrance to the archaeological park you can visit  the Museum, where objects brought to light during the excavation of the villa, and in archaeological work conducted in Sirmione and other localities of lake Garda, are displayed.

If you want to view from a separate prospective go to the stunning rock ledges at the foot of the villa and swim from the boat (just be careful of the Ferry!).

The best way to enjoy the Lake is in the Lake. Ask us at reception about boat rental, kayak rental, sailing and more. Remember we have moorings for rental for those who come with their own boats.

The Vittoriale degli italiani (English translation: The shrine of Italian victories) is a hillside estate in the town of Gardone Riviera overlooking the Garda lake in province of Brescia, Lombardy. It is where the Italian writer Gabriele d’Annunzio lived after his defenestration in 1922 until his death in 1938. The estate consists of the residence of d’Annunzio called the Prioria (priory), an amphitheatre, the protected cruiser Puglia set into a hillside, a boathouse containing the MAS vessel used by D’Annunzio in 1918 and a circular mausoleum.

From the Pizzocolo to the Baldo there are plenty of hiking excursions around Lake Garda. Select in the link below the excursion that best suits your needs.

Raised routes between the trees at different heights and levels of difficulty. The routes are suitable for children and adults alike. Great combination of fun, learning and sport!

For good car drivers, there is a beautiful trip through the mountains on the western side of Lake Garda. This tour takes you through the spectacular and breathtaking Brasa gorge several tens of metres deep. You will visit the horror terrace in Pieve (550 metres high). On the plateau of Tremosine, you can visit a local produce shop. Finally, you will visit the ancient monastic complex Santuario di Montecastello. This tour offers beautiful unique views of Lake Garda. Directions are available at reception.

Within 10,000 square meters at the Heller Botanical Gardens in Gardone Riviera there are botanical species from all over the world, from the Alps to the Himalaya, from Mato Grosso to New Zeland, from Japan to Australia, from Canada to Africa. A peaceful meditative space to get away from the hustle and bustle of Lake Garda.

Beautiful 60 hectare nature park with plants and flowers from all over the world in Valeggio sul Mincio.

Lake Garda offers a wide choice of places to play Golf. The closest is Garda Golf Country club only 5 km’s away. Other options see here: www.garda-golf.com