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Peschiera del Garda - Attractive family resort on Lake Garda
On the gently lapping shores of Lake Garda, at its most southern point, is pretty Peschiera del Garda. It’s a bustling resort town, popular with Italians and overseas visitors, and known for its pleasant terraces along the bastions of the old town fortress. Peschiera is built on Roman ruins and dates back to the first century. Here families and couples enjoy strolling in the sunshine, exploring the many shops and market stalls and taking ferry rides to other Garda resorts. Peschiera del Garda is also perfect for enjoying the spectacular Garda-influenced Italian cuisine and comforting coffees at the pavement cafes and restaurants that line the waterfront. Peschiera del Garda boasts a great selection of hotels from basic to boutique to luxury, and there are lakeside apartments to rent for family holidays too. Peschiera del Garda is 20 km from Verona Valerio Catullo (VNR) international airport.
Peschiera del Garda - Good base for watersports and art enthusiasts
Based at Peschiera del Garda you and your family will be within easy reach of the shingle beaches and the sparkling water of Lake Garda. The beautiful scenery and laid back holiday atmosphere are legendary. Mild winters and hot summers cooled by gentle breezes make the area around Peschiera del Garda the perfect spot for windsurfing holidays. Because Peschiera del Garda has a railway station that links it easily with Verona and Milan it is also an ideal location for those interested in Italy’s great art collections and historic architecture. Verona is only 25 km away with its wealth of Roman sites and medieval buildings. Milan, 120 km to the west of Peschiera del Garda, is Italy’s most cosmopolitan city, famous for its high fashion houses, and superlative shopping facilities. Although there is plenty to see and do in Peschiera del Garda and the region of Lake Garda itself, Mantua, Padua and even Venice are within reach for fascinating day trips.
Peschiera del Garda - Scenery and activities on the doorstep
In the scenic landscape around Peschiera del Garda there is plenty to see and do. You can ramble or mountain bike through the olive groves, go wine tasting to try the famous Soave and Valpolicella wines, take boat rides across Lake Garda or simply hire a pedallo and look back at the town. The Sigurta Garden Park, one of Europe’s most stunning botanical gardens, is only 8km from Peschiera del Garda. Also close by is the Caneva World Resort, a major watersports complex.
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