Lake Garda - the south eastern side

A ‘Must Go’ Destination that makes the difference

Located in the northern part of Italy, Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake. This lake was formed due to the formation of glaciers in the alpine region during the end of the Ice age. The lake comes up with a fascinating display of scenic beauty that will leave even the dumbest person in the world awe-struck. Such has been the beauty of this place, that the lake has been the source of inspiration behind innumerable creations of world’s some of the best artists, authors and poets.

The lake, being a colossal one, has been divided into three provinces – Province of Trento – at the northern part of the lake, the Province of Verona, which stretches from north to south-est, and the Province of Brescia that stretches from south-west to north. Such is the structure of the lake, that it widens towards its southern part, which is predominantly surrounded by mountains that give rise to a fjord-like pattern, and provides a very mild and soothing variety of climate that varies by quite an extent from the customary Mediterranean climate that we all know of.

Gruppo del Baldo Mountains surrounds the lake in the north, which has made the northern part of the lake narrower than the other parts. While visiting the south-east zone of the lake, you are bound to enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake – the dotted small islands accentuate its beauty. There are 5 main islands and the largest of them is the Isola del Garda. Three other islands are Isola di Trimelone, Isola dell'Olivo, and Isola di Sogno.

When we speak about the south eastern zone of the lake, that mainly includes Torri del Benaco, Garda, Bardolino, Lazise, Castelnuovo del Garda, and Peschiera del Garda.

All these are tiny towns of communes, as they are called and each of them comes up with a handful of uniqueness and some one of its kind features, which distinctively differentiate each of these communes from the other.

Each of these places is rich in medieval churches and buildings, roadside cafes, and restaurants, lavish to moderate hotels, bars and shops selling mementos and artifacts, all of which combine seamlessly to provide a ‘happening’ tinge to the entire region. Especially during the summers and falls, the region is set abuzz by tourists from all over the world.

The mild climate of Lake Garda that prevails throughout the year helps in the flourishing of vineyards. This region produces some of the best wines in Europe so do not hesitate to give in to the exotic taste of Italian wines.

Getting to these places is pretty easy as well. There are several transport options available for the tourists who want to roam around the tourist points. There are ferry services that regularly take people from one commune to another. Then there are railways that pass through traverses and tunnels, over loops and bridges to provide the passengers one of the most fascinating experiences on railway tracks. The bus service that ferry passengers to and from all leading Italian cities to the region is a pretty formidable one, and so is the hired car service that does so at not-to-high fees, thus completing a comprehensive communication network that people can avail in order to get to one of the nicest places on the planet.

The communes also host a number of sporting and cultural events all throughout the year, especially the summers. These colorful events also draw a lot of people from all over the world. Frankly speaking, if you are looking to taste the nectar of some unfathomable natural beauty along with a journey into the history, Italy is one of the most fascinating places on this planet, more so because of this part of the Lake Garda, which makes the country so much adored and sought-after in the entire world today.