Holidays in Lake Garda

Getting there and getting around

You can get your Lake Garda flights into either Verona-Villafranca Airport, which is about 15km away, or Brescia-Montichiari, about 30km away. Both are easily connected by coach and by the Verona and Brescia railway networks. At travel.co.uk you can find an amazing range of package holidays to Lake Garda, which include a wide selection of accommodation including some of the top hotels in Lake Garda. Flights to Lake Garda take approximately 2-3 hours.

Things to do

When you've booked your fantastic holidays in Lake Garda, you can start thinking of all the things you can do there. Apart from all the water-based activities on the lake there are also places of interest to explore, such as the ancient archaeological sites, castles and quaint little villages to visit. You can easily find plenty of places to treat yourself among the stylish shops and restaurants. On Lake Garda there is an abundance of water sports to try out and you can also have a go at sailing. If fishing is something you enjoy then holidays in the Lake Garda are perfect, with many different species inhabiting the lake. There is also the opportunity to take a day or night cruise, so that you can visit all the different resorts and places of interest. To the south of the lake you can find much loved and popular ancient town of Sirmione, where you can find superb beach spots as well as a wide selection of shops, markets, restaurants and bars. Also to the south of Lake Garda you can find some of the largest parks Italy has to offer, such as Garaland, Canevaworld and Movie Land, which are great for family day trips! Other popular, relaxing resorts to visit are Mederno and Torri del Benaco, and if you’re wanting to go a bit further afield then you could take a trip to the beautiful city of Venice. Or visit Verona where you can visit the Roman arena and while you’re in this romantic city you can discover the history of the lovers Romeo and Juliet!

Food and Drink

When on Lake Garda holidays there are plenty of resorts offering amazing food in the wide choice of restaurants and cafes. Situated as they are next this wonderful lake, there is always the locally caught fresh fish (which is a must!), as well as locally produced wine. There is also a wide selection of international restaurants to try. If you’re looking for the liveliest spot then travel to Desenzano, where you can find some of the best bars and restaurants, all with a positively Italian feel to them.