Category: Lake Garda Holiday

Looking at it from a distance, it looks like a huge rectangle from Trentino to Veneto, overlooking Lake Garda for about 40 kilometres. It is Monte Baldo, the undisputed king of the mounts around Garda. Its name derives from the Langobardic word “wald” which means forest. A paradise of colours that in spring can show their best nuances.

If you love trekking, you must go trekking on this mount during your holiday at Lake Garda, especially in spring.

Not a case, the variety of plant life of Baldo conferred it the nickname “Hortus Europae”. And it couldn’t be different.

In March and for the whole spring, Lake Garda shows its most beautiful colours thanks to the stunning blooming. At Monte Baldo, the first flowers to blossom in spring are the narcissus, tulips and wisteria. Marvellous colours and perfumes everywhere. Spring is the best place to visit such a place with your family so your children can discover what our precious nature can expresses in this beautiful season.

Despite Monte Baldo only covers the 0.2% of the alpine surface, it hosts three endemic species. For this reason, many researchers, botanists and scientists have visited Monte Baldo for centuries. Not only. This incredible “balcony” over Garda also houses many species of animals that come back to surface after the long hibernation, such as the marmots! Try to lie in silent wait and you may take some pictures to them! 

In spring, the Mediterranean climate of Lake Garda is warm and, thanks to the fragrant flowers, you will feel on cloud nine.

Trek on Monte Baldo

Any day is the perfect day to visit Monte Baldo. You can take the cableway from Malcesine to reach the top – in few minutes, its rotating cabins will carry you to almost 1,800 metres. Otherwise, you can wear the proper equipment and leave for a trek, better if with a botanist or an expert guide, but you can walk on your own – please be careful, anyway! The colourful view will enchant you.

Have you ever seen the mountain wild orchids? And the primroses? Bellflowers, rare lilies and many other flowers that will really amaze you.

If you love the botany, Monte Baldo is your place – a workshop in the open air to discover medicinal herbs but also… many poisonous plants! 

After a long walk, at the top of Monte Baldo you can take a break at the mountain restaurant and taste delicious typical food. 

After the carne salada and a glass of local wine, you can even go paragliding if you are brave enough! 

Please keep in mind that on Monte Baldo there are two protected area where it is forbidden to pick up flowers and fruit, to light fires, to ride bikes and to walk the dog. Please get well informed before leaving for a hike on this mount. 

Be curious, because this place will pay you back with its extraordinary natural beauty. Monte Baldo, the spring and Mother Nature will amaze you so much!

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Lake Garda Trentino is the birthplace of climbing.

There are many vias of every grade. Beginners and experts can both find the most adequate ones.

Mediterranean climate, breath-taking views, walls that seem to be created for your favourite sport… climbing!

Not a case if a lot of international champions love this magical place and have chosen this land to be home all year round.

THREE CLIFFS THAT IS WORTH TO CLIMB. HERE THEY ARE!

Beginner: Belvedere Cliff. This is the best cliff for beginners because, besides its easy route, it offers incredible and unique views over Lake Garda. From both the bottom and the top of the routes you can admire the landscape and the underlying village of Torbole. 

Intermediate: This cliff is more difficult, for more skilled climbers. We suggest Calvario Cliff in Laghel. The approach is comfortable and you can walk there from the centre of Arco. The beautiful wall is vertical and it offers from sixth to eighth grade routes, if you want to face something harder. Anyway, it is perfect for families too as you can sunbathe in the morning. If you want to climb, we recommend going there in the afternoon as the wall is in the shade.

Advanced: For expert climbers, we suggests Massone, the most famous cliff of Arco. 

Actually it is good for intermediate climbers too, according to the sections, but what I like most are the most difficult routes, 9a+ in the Pueblo section. The strongest climbers of the world do love it. We like Massone cliff because there is always something new to do. It is so big and full of routes; You can go there for years and never get bored. 

The Pueblo cliff of Massone is outside the Outdoor Park Garda Trentino and for this reason you must face it carefully. 

Before facing any wall, consider your ability and the possible risks and never forget the necessary equipment. You see, you will fall in love with this place and you will feel a champions for a while!

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Someone wants it chic, others in a rural style, others basic and others… overblown! It is the picnic basket. 

Imagine a sunny day, a pleasant temperature – here, at Garda Trentino, the climate is Mediterranean hence, such days are common. Imagine a blanket, two glasses of good wine from Trentino, 0-km tasty and fast-to-eat food and privileged views. 

A real picnic with charm!

Where?

Here are the best locations for your ideal picnic, but give us some other ideas, too!

• Next to the lake. We know you love our beaches all year round. Baia Azzurra in Torbole, Porfina, close to Porto San Nicolò, or Punta Lido close to the centre of Riva. A picnic on the beach is so romantic. Imagine a white tablecloth, two glasses of Teroldego and bruschette with carne salada cruda and flakes of grana cheese. 

• Picnic with a view, on Monte Brione. First you have your picnic, then you burn calories. Monte Brione is a must. The view over Lake Garda is total – if the sun shines you are even able to see the opposite side of the lake and if you want to stay there longer you can enjoy an awesome sunset. Bring a backpack with you and put some god food into it: the finger food is ready! Sandwiches with smoked trout, already-cut cheese and some plums of Dro, the perfect combination with the malga cheese. 

• 50 shades of… emerald. Picnicking at Lake Tenno.A turquoise pearl in the green nature of Tenno. Here you must eat some carne salada, so try it raw or in a roulade with some malga ricotta and the walnuts of Bleggio! 

• Picnicking with history at Castel Penede. A rarefied atmosphere on the ruins of a castle built in 1200, a castle that endured the happenings of the War of the Spanish Succession. The French soldiers ransacked and destroyed it in 1703 and started deteriorating since then. Anyway, today the ruins of this castle is the perfect place for a legendary picnic. Your picnic basket must contain the broccoli of Torbole. The best recipe? A savoury pie with cream of broccoli and olives of Garda! Super yummy! 

• Royal Picnic: at the Castle of Arco. The green lawn of the Lizza seems to be an ideal place to relax on its fragrant and soft mantle admiring the historic center of Arco all around and the imposing Mount Brione in front of us. Here it will be very pleasant to sip a good glass of Trentodoc and taste some appetizers based on 0 km products at the foot of the castle! But this “royal” picnic will also allow you a nice invigorating walk to reach your destination. The path to the castle is in fact one of the most beautiful in all of Garda Trentino. The scent of olive trees will be there during this easy walk that from the historic center of Arco will make you climb through wonderful views (especially at sunset) to the ancient manor.

Any season is perfect for a picnic at Lake Garda Trentino. In spring, when the flowers show their bright colours, in autumn when the foliage gives its best, in summer – under the moonlight is even better – when you can have your bath in the lake and even in winter, when spending some time outdoor becomes a real panacea. 

Along with a green and panoramic location, the real picnic first delights your palate then your view. 

To buy the excellences of Garda Trentino – molche, plums of Dro, broccoli of Torbole, cheese, carne salada, cold cuts and the extravirgin oil of Garda – come to Agraria and the other shops of the center of Riva, Arco and Torbole sul Garda.  

These were our suggestions. Now you just need to bring a touch of happiness with you and enjoy your picnic at Lake Garda Trentino during your holidays here with the company of your friends and family members.  

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Step by step, look after look, nature envelops us like a comforting embrace. It’s time to follow the rhythm of nature and be reborn with it! And what better occasion to bloom like a rose if not a holiday in Garda Trentino? This is the destination which, thanks to the way it is organized and the services it offers, manages to transform a simple holiday into a green experience capable of welcoming new eco travellers.

The “eco” traveller finds his ideal destination in Lake Garda Trentino

By all means, call yourselves “ecotourists” if it is uncontaminated nature, a postcard landscape and the possibility of long walks savouring the beauty around you with all your senses, which trigger your unrestrainable desire to set off on holiday.

If you love to be surprised at every glimpse, if you are still moved by a sunrise or sunset overlooking the lake, this destination will explain the meaning of the word “travel”.

The many outdoor sports to enjoy while admiring the beauty around you

A “slow” holiday in Garda Trentino begins with a simple walk. Perhaps immersed in the silence of an extensive area covered with olive trees. In Arco, a splendid Habsburg-style town, there is a simple route immersed in olive groves, suitable for everyone, with beautiful views of its medieval castle and the whole of Garda Trentino.

Or on the lakefront, starting from Riva del Garda, you could follow the entire cycle and pedestrian path that leads up to Torbole sul Garda, experiencing the emotion of the Garda wind (the Ora) step by step, as it gently caresses your skin, while the sun’s rays begin to tan you.

A holiday following the rhythm of nature allows you to enjoy with great intimacy and privacy a territory like Garda Trentino perfectly suited to the outdoor life.

Paddling on the SUP or in a canoe, not too demanding trekking immersed in the woods (so many paths that wind from the urban centres directly to the woods close to them), a bicycle ride on a cycle path or lightly with an e-mtb . Without effort, without any concerns, without any hustle and bustle. Immersed in the peace and tranquility of nature and its simple and slow rhythms.

A slow holiday also at the table

You will find the wild nature of this corner of paradise at the table, in the wholesome taste of the 0 km products that characterize Garda Trentino. From the most northern DOP ( protected designation of origin) extra virgin olive oil in the world, to the Dro DOP plums, from the countless wines to the prestigious Vino Santo and the broccoli from Torbole sul Garda, both of which are Slow Food Presidia. From the polenta ground in local mills, to lake fish bred right here or caught directly in the crystal clear waters of the lake. And this is how lunches and dinners (or cheerful outdoor brunches) become the ideal opportunity to discover excellent local products and ancient culinary traditions that are still alive today.

A holiday following the rhythm of nature starts from the curiosity of every traveller to see the most remote and hidden corners of a territory, to savour them slowly by deeply breathing in the surrounding living nature.

Because the eco holiday in Garda Trentino is a real lifestyle, it is an immersion with all the senses in this place, savouring it. It means abandoning the daily routine and rediscovering yourself in a territory that offers everything you could wish for: privacy, protection, a lush and slightly wild nature, but also many services tailored for an outdoor life without dangers

Your only concern will be to breathe in slowly the clean and healthy air and be enchanted by the eternal beauty of nature in Garda Trentino.

Our Toblini Apartments in Torbole sul Garda have always been green and eco- friendly!

We use the solar and photovoltaic panels to product clean energy, we have created charging stations for cars and electric bikes and we have always tried to avoid waste.

Not only.

Starting from our Residence and from our Casa al Lago you can enjoy a totally car free holiday and set out to discover the most beautiful routes to experience on foot or by bicycle!

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“Beach life.” Even the thought of living it brings joy, well-being, joy! 

Sunbathing comfortably lying down, reading a good book perhaps under the umbrella caressed by the Òra (the wind of Lake Garda), practicing activities for real sports like windsurfing or less demanding as sup. Whatever your favourite occupation, the beach life in summer (but also in spring in places like Garda Trentino) is synonymous with happiness! 

“DON’T CHANGE THIS YEAR, SAME BEACH… AT THE LAKE!”

Paraphrasing an old Italian song, beach life is often linked to the sea. Anyway, what will amaze you about Lake Garda is its extreme resemblance to the latter (it is the largest lake in Italy) but with peculiarities all of its own that make it unique. Starting from the frame: a Mediterranean landscape in an alpine context, with mountains but scents of lemon and Mediterranean scrub. 

This uniqueness is not the only characteristic of this fairy-tale place. Another is the variety of its beaches. 

THE BEACHES OF LAKE GARDA

Lake Garda boasts enchanting and kilometric free beaches, with many services. 

The beaches of Riva del Garda, Torbole sul Garda, Arco and also those of the emerald Lake Tenno (a few kilometers from Riva) are perfect for sunbathing, relaxing in the shade (there are beautiful trees and various refreshment points where you can enjoy cocktails on the beach) and do sports. Thanks to the availability of showers, toilets, deckchairs and sunbeds, you can enjoy a whole day on the beach without needing anything else. 

In the water you can cool off and maybe read a book on the new pier. The temperatures of the lake are always pleasant (never fall below 8 degrees even in winter) reaching in summer reach over 22 degrees! Every day, the lifeguards every day – during the period of presence of “spiagge sicure” – write the temperature of the water on the sides of their lookout post so it will be easy for you to “check” in advance the temperature of the water in view of a nice bath. A nice swim in the lake is always a good idea in summer. Swimming enthusiasts will discover crystal-clear waters where they can swim just like the sea. It is good to remember, however, that Lake Garda lives depending on the time of day more or less intense movements (due to the winds) and, in summer, between many bathers and many boats, it is appropriate for your safety, swim along the shore and, if you go away, take with you the buoy signs float. 

BEACHES FOR ALL

Both adults and children can bathe in peace: during the summer months, in fact, on the beaches of Riva del Garda and Torbole there is a surveillance and rescue service on land and in the water. Moreover, contrary to what you might think, the bottom of Lake Garda is also perfect for children as it is very safe: the depth in fact is reached step by step gently, without sudden “dives” (it is just the case to say) in the void. 

And for the disabled, there are many services available at the Sabbioni beach in Riva del Garda: from the brand-new wheelchairs that allow you to enter the water, to specific sunbeds to ensure that even those with reduced mobility can enjoy the beach life. 

WALKS AND APERITIFS WITH LAKE VIEW 

By bike, on foot, with children in a stroller or with your beloved and faithful dog you can take the lakeside promenade from Torbole to Riva del Garda, or the bike path to Arco, and stop on a bench along the way, perhaps taking a picture at sunset. 

Eat a good homemade ice cream or sip an Italian spritz while the sky is tinged with orange shades with the evocative light of twilight will make even more magical the end of a long day on the beach on Lake Garda. What beach emotions!

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Despite the enchanting and evocative nature surrounding a Lake Garda as you see it only in the postcards, Torbole sul Garda also hosts a tiny historical town centre rich in history.

It is no accident that the well-known poet Goethe (a commemorative plaque on the main square remembers him and the house where he lived) stayed here and got inspired by its breathtaking views, the narrow alleys and the lush nature.

Spending a long weekend in Torbole may seem enough given its pretty limited size, but don’t let yourself be fooled by this! Being you a loving couple looking for some romanticism, a group of bikers searching for some bikeways or rather a yachtsman eager for some wind, this is the real place to be!

The wind lovers will precisely find their paradise in Torbole! Thanks to its breezy position and a sailing prohibition for the motorboats (it is forbidden to use motorboats on the whole Garda Trentino waters), Torbole has turned into a sailing and surfing center famous all over the world, and it is a real paradise for the water sport lovers.

For this reason, you can’t definitely miss the opportunity of trying some windsurfing, a sailing tour or practicing some quiet stand up paddle surfing during your weekend in Torbole.

THE MARINA AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

The most picturesque spot in Torbole where taking a picture is undoubtedly the little marina. Anyway, there are other peculiar places like the former custom house, A tiny house where the duty used to be paid in the past, an inheritance of the Austro-Hungarian era. It can be seen at the entrance of the small port. Another strategic point to take a selfie or a pano from high up is undoubtedly the Sant’Andrea church. From here, a wonderful view on the whole lake can be enjoyed, and even only walking up there is amazing: you’ll be surrounded by a lot of olive trees!

Another not-to-be-missed panoramic spot is a small rocky clearing overlooking Torbole. From here, the sight stretches on the houses below, and on the blue colour of the lake waters of course. Here around some traces of dwelling walls or maybe of a tower are in view. From this Belvedere it is almost impossible not to take a great picture! 

Going back to the town center, don’t forget to taste a yummy ice cream in one of the several handmade ice cream parlours you will meet on your way around. Keeping on walking, you will maybe reach the highest part of Torbole!

THE NATURAL PATHS AND THE LUSH VEGETATION

Every walking, hiking and nature lover can’t miss the chance to go on a walk on the Busatte-Tempesta footpath: the view is astounding and it’s really worth the strain. Riva del Garda, Torbole, the sailing boats, the windsurfing boards, the high lush mountains surrounding the deep blue lake!

Torbole is really well rich in greenery! In the Nago-Torbole municipality the Mount Baldo Natural Park is in fact also included; thanks to its botanical wealth it is called the “Giardino d’Europa” (Europe’s Garden). There is a great number of plant species that have helped it become famous all over the world!

Another not-to-be-missed stroll during a weekend in Torbole is towards Castel Penede. Probably a Gallic settlement before, and Roman later, the castle is cited for the first time in an official written document on the 11th September 1210.

The place is one of the most enchanting in the area thanks to its rich Mediterranean vegetation and the fabulous view on Lake Garda! These ruins are actually in Nago, a little village nestled on a rocky upland at the foot of Mount Altissimo. In Nago you can’t miss the glacial ice shafts formed thousands of years ago thanks to the rock erosion. These big holes have a 4/5-meter diameter and a 12-meter depth. We are talking about the well-known Marmitte dei Giganti, accessible from the panoramic road that connects Nago with Torbole and the Forte di Nago, an Austro-Hungarian stronghold built in 1862. For the hiking lovers the Marmitte dei Giganti are also a not too demanding, rather not-to-be-missed, path. 

Another evocative footpath was very precious for the poet Goethe. This literary walk recalls Goethe’s footsteps. He reached Torbole on the night of 12th September 1786, going down from Nago on foot along the historic Santa Lucia street, that was the only connecting route towards Lake Garda from the Adige Valley at that time.

TASTY TORBOLE

After all, what weekend in Torbole would it be without tasting the delicacies it can offer?

There is a heap of lakefront restaurants, not only elegant and romantic for a dinner for two, but also some trattorias and pubs where it is possible to dine informally. Out of several delicacies, would you like me to suggest you a not-to-be-missed speciality? The green broccoli from Torbole! A proper “flower”, son of the wind. In case it won’t be the correct season when you’ll come here, you could always try it as a cream, a pesto or a paté in one of the delicatessen all over Lake Garda.

Well, maybe the activity you will like the most will be only… the “dolce far niente”. Appreciating the nature and the beauty of a place that enchants and gratifies the heart before than the sight. And so, a weekend won’t be enough. Goethe has spoken!

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Leave it all for a dream destination. Where to? In Garda Trentino, of course. 

And what about leaving with a group of friends? If you really want to take a break from your husbands, boyfriends and kids (although the “good” mums will check everything from their mobiles!) or experience the woman empathy, there’s nothing better than spending few days with your best friend or with the group of your former schoolmates in a peaceful and relaxing place. But that’s not all: you may also have great fun thanks to the thousand opportunities you have of practicing outdoor sports only an area like Garda Trentino can offer you. 

“Pink” ideas to have fun on Lake Garda with your friends

Cut romanticism, on a holiday with friends we first expect a whole day of total and sacrosanct relaxation! Relaxing weekend with your best friends

What about a great day at the spa? An energising massage made by skillful hands can really bring you back to life and help you relaxing. Torbole sul Garda, Riva and Arco: there are a lot of facilities ready to offer you their beauty treatments, massages or some energising time in the outdoor swimming pools, where peacefully sunbathing as well. 

Shopping & co.

Admittedly, shopping is better without men around. You won’t need to get worried because you’ve forgotten the “victim” for many hours waiting for you outside. 

In Garda Trentino, shopping is really for everybody. In the historical town centers of Riva del Garda, Arco, Torbole, among the alleys and the squares, you’ll meet some refined historic boutiques with top brands, tiny shops of every kind, craft and antique workshops, art galleries and shops selling the typical local products. Those of you who love sports can’t miss a stroll to Arco as well, where you’ll find lots of shops for the outdoor sports. 

Relaxing in the open air

After all, what’s better than chatting with your best friends? And what if you got some tan while chewing the fat? That’s perfect! The beaches in Garda Trentino offer stretches of pebbles and some crystal clear waters that have mild temperatures even in autumn. On sunny days, lying on the beach chatting and laughing is a pure pleasure! Or what about drinking some good aperitivos with your friends? Sipping some drinks or good local wine tasting some tidbits before dinner is an excellent holiday therapy!

Sports and fun

Woe betide you if you think a holiday with friends means only relaxation. What better time to (finally) devote yourself to some invigorating outdoor sports? You are not asked to climb Mount Everest, we are talking about planning some bike tours, a day out sailing or practicing stand up paddle surfing, or also some hiking. All these activities characterise an exciting and energising woman adventure. What about the Busatte-Tempesta footpath, for example? The very panoramic steps that help crossing the most arduous parts will leave you out of breath because of the physical effort and… of the amazing view on Lake Garda.
Anyway, Garda Trentino means also culture, with worth-visiting museums and churches; food and wine specialities, with pubs and bars where sipping some great cocktails, maybe overlooking the lake. 
There are also lots of opportunities for some diversion and fun! Now, you only need to pack your stuff. 
There is no more beautiful holiday than that in the company of your closest friends, that will truly be a holiday to remember!

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Two hearts and a lake. It could be the title of a movie or… the title of your trip! Where? Here obviously, on Lake Garda, where romanticism is an integral part of every glimpse, view and landscape.

Go on a romantic holiday! What better time to “steal” a holiday just for you and your sweetheart, and run away to discover one of the most romantic places in the world?

This show is free of charge, and it is warmly offered by the splendor of the unique landscape of Italy’s biggest lake.

It will be easy to organise a week (or longer) to spend in one of the most evocative and poetic places all over! It’s no accident that, through lingering lines, many writers have told the splendour of a lake nestled amid high mountains, whose shimmering glares touch our soul now as then.

We are giving you 5 excellent reasons to spend a romantic holiday on Lake Garda 

• Sunsets. Torbole is the perfect place to live the most beautiful sunsets. What’s more romantic than looking at the sun going down behind the mountains while the lake fills with love?
• Lakefront walks. Lake Garda offers a great number of romantic and panoramic walks. Thanks to the Mediterranean climate, the sunny days give you the chance to go on sweet lakefront walks to keep fit, stay in close contact with nature and keep by the hand. Yes, keep the hands of your sweetheart is the most authentically romantic sign that could ever exist!
• Swimming. Do you fancy some real relaxation for two? What’s better than swimming in Lake Garda or a in a pool to chill out and take some time to enjoy the company of your soulmate?

• Appreciating the greenery of the Arboretum. This is a living botanical museum. It takes its name from the Archduke Albert VII, who founded this precious botanical garden in 1873. More than 200 different species of trees and shrubs from sequoias to California incense-cedars, from holm oaks to exotic trees. Don’t you think it is extremely particular and romantic to make an endless love promise in the middle of centuries-old trees?
• Food and wine. Lake Garda is also the perfect place to enjoy a romantic dinner for two. Here there are loads of very romantic restaurants with breathtaking view!

For a holiday for two, big acts are not needed. Only giving your whole self to the one you love. Take some time for you in one of most beautiful spots in the world: Lake Garda. This is the real message for you and your sweetheart! 

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AUTUMN IN TORBOLE AM GARDASEE TRENTINO

The sun shines up in the mild sky, it warms you up without burning. The nature around us is getting a beautiful warm tone, turning everything romantic. The land gives us mouthwatering fruits like chestnuts and mushrooms!

The woods smell of resin and the sounds of nature are the perfect background music for some beautiful walks you could take on without suffering the summer hot weather.

Are you ready to discover the 5 autumn activities to undertake around the lake in Garda Trentino?

• Appreciating the nature turning yellow. Well, the most energising colour in chromotherapy is in the spotlight in autumn. The woods turn yellow-orange as painted by a great painter and enable you to take the most striking pictures ever! Get your camera ready! The blue of the lake becomes amazing with the yellow of the woods all around!

• Hiking. Ponale, Busatte-Tempesta, San Pietro, Mount Altissimo. Whatever the path you chose, hiking in Garda Trentino has never been so impactful. Grueling sweats? Bye bye! Baking heat? Forget it. The golden landscapes and the pleasant, not yet cold temperatures are a perfect combination for those who love this activity. 

• Olives and co.. This incredible fruit gives its best in autumn with its… pressing! The “green gold”, that is the precious 46° parallel oil (the most northern latitude where this tree is cultivated in Italy), is produced exactly during this season! It is possible to taste it in many restaurants and taverns together with delicious traditional dishes.

• Autumn menu. Always dealing with delicacies, you have the chance to taste the autumn menus in the Garda area restaurants. The restauranteurs have invented some proper menus with the products the land gives in this fabolous period of the year! Seasonality and delicacy. 

• Lakefront autumn with your family. Autumn reserves the opportunity to get excited together with a lakeside walk! The color of the water is an even more intense blue and the green mountains with amber brushstrokes seem to enhance it even more! The beach in September is still perfect for sunbathing and outdoor sports all together: sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, sup!

You can choose yourself if ambling, swimming or… running! Anyway, at the end you should remember to stop for a lakefront sundowner. After all, for this last “activity” every season is perfect!

September and October are two incredible months for an autumn family vacation in a place like Torbole sul Garda which, in this period, seems even more beautiful than in August.

Less frequented bike & trekking routes, less crowded restaurants, typical shops that sell at cheaper prices and still warm temperatures. All this makes this little corner of the Mediterranean a place to be loved even more intensely in autumn.

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Despite the enchanting and evocative nature surrounding a Lake Garda as you see it only in the postcards, Torbole sul Garda also hosts a tiny historical town centre rich in history.

It is no accident that the well-known poet Goethe (a commemorative plaque on the main square remembers him and the house where he lived) stayed here and got inspired by its breathtaking views, the narrow alleys and the lush nature.

Spending a holiday in Torbole may seem enough given its pretty limited size, but don’t let yourself be fooled by this! Being you a loving couple looking for some romanticism, a group of bikers searching for some bikeways or rather a yachtsman eager for some wind, this is the real place to be!

The wind lovers will precisely find their paradise in Torbole! Thanks to its breezy position and a sailing prohibition for the motorboats (it is forbidden to use motorboats on the whole Garda Trentino waters), Torbole has turned into a sailing and surfing center famous all over the world, and it is a real paradise for the water sport lovers.

THE MARINA AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SPOTS TO BE PHOTOGRAPHED

For this reason, you can’t definitely miss the opportunity of trying some windsurfing, a sailing tour or practicing some quiet stand up paddle surfing during your holiday in Torbole.

The most picturesque spot in Torbole where taking a picture is undoubtedly the little marina. Anyway, there are other peculiar places like the former custom house, A tiny house where the duty used to be paid in the past, an inheritance of the Austro-Hungarian era. It can be seen at the entrance of the small port. Another strategic point to take a selfie or a pano from high up is undoubtedly the Sant’Andrea church. From here, a wonderful view on the whole lake can be enjoyed, and even only walking up there is amazing: you’ll be surrounded by a lot of olive trees!

Another not-to-be-missed panoramic spot is a small rocky clearing overlooking Torbole. From here, the sight stretches on the houses below, and on the blue colour of the lake waters of course. Here around some traces of dwelling walls or maybe of a tower are in view. From this Belvedere it is almost impossible not to take a great picture! 

Going back to the town center, don’t forget to taste a yummy ice cream in one of the several handmade ice cream parlours you will meet on your way around. Keeping on walking, you will maybe reach the highest part of Torbole!

THE NATURAL PATHS AND THE LUSH VEGETATION

Every walking, hiking and nature lover can’t miss the chance to go on a walk on the Busatte-Tempesta footpath: the view is astounding and it’s really worth the strain. Riva del Garda, Torbole, the sailing boats, the windsurfing boards, the high lush mountains surrounding the deep blue lake!

Torbole is really well rich in greenery! In the Nago-Torbole municipality the Mount Baldo Natural Park is in fact also included; thanks to its botanical wealth it is called the “Giardino d’Europa” (Europe’s Garden). There is a great number of plant species that have helped it become famous all over the world!

Another not-to-be-missed stroll during a holiday in Torbole is towards Castel Penede. Probably a Gallic settlement before, and Roman later, the castle is cited for the first time in an official written document on the 11th September 1210.

The place is one of the most enchanting in the area thanks to its rich Mediterranean vegetation and the fabulous view on Lake Garda! These ruins are actually in Nago, a little village nestled on a rocky upland at the foot of Mount Altissimo. In Nago you can’t miss the glacial ice shafts formed thousands of years ago thanks to the rock erosion. These big holes have a 4/5-meter diameter and a 12-meter depth. We are talking about the well-known Marmitte dei Giganti, accessible from the panoramic road that connects Nago with Torbole and the Forte di Nago, an Austro-Hungarian stronghold built in 1862. For the hiking lovers the Marmitte dei Giganti are also a not too demanding, rather not-to-be-missed, path. 

Another evocative footpath was very precious for the poet Goethe. This literary walk recalls Goethe’s footsteps. He reached Torbole on the night of 12th September 1786, going down from Nago on foot along the historic Santa Lucia street, that was the only connecting route towards Lake Garda from the Adige Valley at that time.

TASTY TORBOLE

After all, what holiday in Torbole would it be without tasting the delicacies it can offer?

There is a heap of lakefront restaurants, not only elegant and romantic for a dinner for two, but also some trattorias and pubs where it is possible to dine informally. Out of several delicacies, would you like me to suggest you a not-to-be-missed speciality? The green broccoli from Torbole! A proper “flower”, son of the wind. Well, maybe the activity you will like the most will be only… the “dolce far niente”. Appreciating the nature and the beauty of a place that enchants and gratifies the heart before than the sight. And so, a weekend won’t be enough. Goethe has spoken!

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