We have chosen our regions in Italy with great care - the resorts listed below give additional information about the small towns in each area and what else is on offer in these locations.
This is probably Lake Garda's most enchanting spot and is full of history.
Our recommended hotels here are the Continental Hotel, with its own Thermae Spa and the Flaminia close to the main ferry stop.
On the south west edge of Lake Garda, Gardone Riviera has a lot to offer the holiday maker. Day trips out, local attractions, superb views, a wonderful choice of restaurants to tempt you and, of course, the famous Italian hospitality.
Gardone Riviera is a perfect spot to explore Lake Garda with a ferry stop right next door to our hotel – Grand Hotel Gardone Riviera. There are so many picturesque villages around the lake that one week will not be long enough!
Malcesine was an active fishing village long before it was discovered by visitors to the area.
Once visitors came they were captivated by the beauty of the area and the maze of cobbled narrow lanes that nowadays are alive with activity all through the season.
Located at the southern end of the lake and easily accessed by both rail and motorway.
Desenzano del Garda is a fashionable, elegant and vibrant town oozing with Italian flavour!
As you head up the western shore of Lake Garda, the famous and incredibly scenic ‘Gardesana’ road twists and turns through the lakeside contours flanked by increasingly steep and dramatic landscape.
Not as well known as some of the more commercialised resorts.
Famous for its delicious red wine, the lovely lakeside town of Bardolino lies in the Veneto region on the south east corner of Lake Garda.
Blessed with a warm Mediterranean climate, there’s little wonder that the surrounding countryside is immersed in olive groves and vineyards!
This is an elegant and lovely resort, perfect for a romantic, relaxing getaway. Calm and scenic there are several areas nearby to explore.
With a long promenade and interesting little back streets and piazzas Saló is ideal for strolling around on a lovely day stopping for coffee, ice cream or indulging in some serious retail therapy.
The main centre of the northern part of Lake Garda, Riva del Garda is located at the southern edge of the Italian Alps, near the Dolomites. It is bordered by Monte Rocchetta to the west and Monte Brione, 376 metres (1,234 ft) above sea level, to the east.
Riva del Garda is in a wonderful location with fantastic views down the Lake and is a perfect spot to explore Lake Garda and neighbouring towns and villages.