Garda Lake

GARDA EVENTS

GARDA LAKE

Garda Lake, is the vastest in Italy, with a surface of 370 km2 and 160 km of circumference. It reaches its maximum depth at 365 meters in front of the Island of Trimelone, in the town of Brenzone, 5 km south of Malcesine. The Island of Trimelone cannot be visited today because during World War II it was used as a gun powder storage area and even though it has been reclaimed several times, numerous ammunition remnants are still left around the island. The widest point of the lake is south of Bardolino, where the opposite shores are 10 km away. The narrowest point is between Malcesine and Limone, 4 km wide.

A very interesting view of the lake can be seen from the lake itself, thanks to a very efficient connection of boats, over crafts and ferry boats.

Garda Lake is surrounded by a series of mountains and hills that create a spectacular natural scenery. Thanks to its geographical position, which makes it the most southern of the pre-alpine lakes, its shores are characterized by an exceptionally mild climate that favors the growth of a predominately Mediterranean vegetation such as palm trees, oleanders, lemon and olive trees.

Among the five islands of the lake, the "Isola del Sogno" or Dream Island is only 20 meters from the Sogno Peninsula which can be reached on foot during the drought periods. The „Isola degli Olivi“ or Olives Island, also known as the Love Island, is right in front of our private dock ca. 300 meters away from the shore.

Garda Lake is inhabited by more than 30 species of fish, among which the "Carpione" - an exquisite salmonid that only lives and reproduces in these waters. Other kinds, worth mentioning are the "trota"- trout, "luccio"- pike, "persico"- perch - and "agone"- lake shad.

Activities and culture in Malcesine and Verona terrotory

Listen, to operas such as Carmen, Aida, Tosca and Rigoletto in the majestic realm of the Arena of Verona
Visit the Scaligero Castle, set on the rocks, where you can enjoy open-air shows and concerts in the warmth of long summer nights.

Stroll along the pedestrian lake shore promenade and explore the quaint streets of historical Malcesine.

Journey to the top of Monte Baldo on the new rotating cable car, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and the lake..

Speed across the lake on a hydrofoil boat, mesmerized by the natural beauty of our surroundings.

Operas at the Arena in Verona, tours of the cities of Verona, Venice and Vicenza, and gastronomical and wine tasting tours along the „Wine Road“ are all excursions that Club Hotel Olivi can book for you.