Lago di Tenno is a picturesque mountain lake about 12KM up a mountain road from Riva and the north…read moreend of Lake Garda. The drive itself is well worth the effort. Along the way you pass the hamlet of Tenno with its 12th-century castle. It's bikeable from Arco or Riva if you don't mind the elevation gain, some switchbacks and weekend traffic. It's a laid-back destination for local families and all those wishing to escape the bustle of Garda. It's a beautiful spot with pristine white-sand beaches, a small swimmable island and clear blue, albeit chilly, limestone infused waters.

From the time you park your car and make your decent to lake the views are stunning. The lake is…read morecrystal blue and carries the reflections of the mountains beautifully. We packed a picnic and met friends at the edge of the lake. The grounds have a lifeguard, water sport rentals, a small shack that serves pizzas, spritz's, coffee, etc.. There are decent public toilets but you need your own tissue. I didn't feel like I was at a tourist spot despite all the amenities. I really felt like we had found a hidden gem near Garda lake.

Lake Garda is a beautiful location in Northern Italy. I had the pleasure of spending Easter weekend…read moreat Lake Garda. The weather was mild in April, nice enough not to need a jacket. We were able to stay in a hotel with a lake view. You will notice the beautiful mountains that surround the lake. There are winding cobblestone streets and wonderful eateries. There is also a really cool old Castle (Rocca Scaligera) that you must see while visiting Lake Garda.

Review #700 goes out to my favorite lake in the world.... Lago di Garda! :) :)…read more Ohhh, where do i start? I first visited Lago di Garda about a year and a half ago when my brother and i were retracing our Grandfather's WWII footsteps in Italy. We visited during February, which is definitely "off-season" for tourists - - but this gorgeous lake and community still offers plenty of breath-taking views and activities even then. Speaking of activities, this lake is heaven for outdoors enthusiasts (and really anyone else, I suppose). But there is so much to do here: *You can rent a bike and casually ride around the towns, or for those more adventurous you could ride around the entire lake *You can rent mountain bikes and go on the many trails, even starting on top of Mt Baldo *In the winter you can ski or snowboard the backside of Mt Baldo *Nearly year-round you can go paragliding (I went in June and it was AMAZING!!!) *Kite surfers *Wind surfing *Sailing *Obv, boating!! Less active, there are so many great restaurants and small cafes to visit in the many towns that are dripping with history! For me, the historical significance is due to my Grandfather serving here in the 10th Mountain Division during WWII. He stayed in the town of Malcesine for a few weeks.... and I know he was able to get some fishing-time in here too. But there's a castle in Malcesine overlooking the lake that's from over 500yrs ago!! Whoa... now that's old! Go for the beauty of the lake....go for the activities...go for the breath-taking views...you can do everything or nothing here, and still have an amazing time!! :)

Another in the series of catch-up reviews from earlier this year. We stayed a Lake Iseo for…read moreseveral days during our trip to N Italy in May/June 2024. (Separate reviews submitted for hotel and restaurants...). What a beautiful and charming place... even though for and some rain interrupted the stay, we thoroughly enjoyed being around and on Lake Iseo. It easily rivals Lake Como in beauty, but it is much less commercial and more laid back. We toured the lake by boat one day, spending several hours on the water, even stopped for lunch on Monte Iseo, the island in the middle of the lake. The scenery was spectacular, with the snow-capped alps in the background. What a wonderful day! Highly recommend you visit Lake Iseo, the boat tour is a must!

the best you can get some miles away from the lake garda at 600 meters above zero in the hills, no…read moremass tourism, clear and fresh water, but in the north-east very havy steps to the see from the way around the see, good options for taking pictures all araound the nature go around the lake by bike or car, many parking places are there, to slip down to the water or use the flat area in the south-west area like a beach it's woth to see or relax near the water