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🌺🍋 Must-see spots on Lake Garda

3 Days

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Italy

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By Leah's Wanderlust

Aug 22, 2025

Lake Garda, Italy’s largest lake, is a stunning blend of alpine beauty and Mediterranean charm. With picturesque towns, crystal-clear waters, and beautiful promenades, it’s the perfect escape for relaxation or exploration.

Use this guide to make sure you see the prettiest spots Lake Garda has to offer.

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Grand Hotel GardoneHotel

Grand Hotel Gardone

Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 84, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

Day 1

Exploring Sirmione is like stepping into a storybook set on the shimmering shores of Lake Garda.

This enchanting peninsula town is famed for its medieval Scaligero Castle, perched dramatically over the water, and the ancient Roman ruins of the Grotte di Catullo, offering panoramic lake views.

Wander through cobbled lanes lined with gelaterias and boutiques, soak in the healing waters of its thermal spas, or relax on the sun-drenched Jamaica Beach.

With its blend of history, charm and natural beauty, Sirmione is a must-see gem that captures the essence of Lake Garda.

Castello Scaligero di Sirmione

Castello Scaligero di Sirmione

P.za Castello, 34, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Caffè Grande Italia

Caffè Grande Italia

Piazza Giosuè Carducci, 24, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Archaeological site of Grotte di Catullo

Archaeological site of Grotte di Catullo

Piazzale Orti Manara, 4, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Chiesa di San Pietro in Mavino

Chiesa di San Pietro in Mavino

Via S. Pietro in Mavino, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Cremeria Bulian

Cremeria Bulian

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 30, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach

Jamaica Beach, Lago di Garda, 25019 Sirmione BS, Italy

Day 2

Tucked between steep cliffs and the sparkling waters of Lake Garda, Limone sul Garda is a postcard-perfect village bursting with charm.

Famous for its terraced lemon groves and scenic lakeside promenade, it invites visitors to wander through flower-lined alleys, explore the historic Limonaia del Castèl, and soak up breathtaking views from the cliffside cycle path.

Whether you’re savouring fresh lake fish at a waterfront trattoria or hiking through olive groves, Limone offers a serene blend of nature, tradition, and timeless Italian beauty.

Limonaia del Castèl

Limonaia del Castèl

Via Orti, 9, 25010 Limone sul Garda BS, Italy

Chiesa di San Rocco

Chiesa di San Rocco

Piazzale Franco Gerardi, 25010 Limone Sul Garda BS, Italy

Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Benedetto

Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Benedetto

Via Monsignor Daniele Comboni, 52, 25010 Limone Sul Garda BS, Italy

Limone sul Garda Promenade

Limone sul Garda Promenade

25010 Limone sul Garda, Province of Brescia, Italy

Ristorante Gemma

Ristorante Gemma

Piazza Garibaldi, 11, 25010 Limone Sul Garda BS, Italy

LB Gelateria

LB Gelateria

Via IV Novembre, 32, 25010 Limone sul Garda BS, Italy

Day 3

Gardone Riviera is a refined lakeside retreat on Lake Garda’s western shore, known for its lush gardens and cultural landmarks.

Stroll along its flower-lined promenade, explore the surreal estate of poet Gabriele D’Annunzio at Il Vittoriale degli Italiani, or wander through the exotic Heller Botanical Garden dotted with modern art.

With elegant villas, panoramic lake views and a relaxed atmosphere, Gardone Riviera offers a perfect blend of nature, history and quiet sophistication.

You can also hop on the ferry to neighbouring SalĂł too for more stunning architecture.

Vittoriale degli Italiani

Vittoriale degli Italiani

Via al Vittoriale, 12, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

Villa Fiordaliso

Villa Fiordaliso

Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 150, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

Giardino Botanico Fondazione André Heller

Giardino Botanico Fondazione André Heller

Via Roma, 2, 25088 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

La Torre di San Marco

La Torre di San Marco

Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 142, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

Gardone Riviera

Gardone Riviera

Lungolago Gabriele D'Annunzio, 42, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy

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