Lake Garda is an under-the-radar alternative with dazzling resorts, Michelin-starred restaurants, and charming waterfront towns.

The largest body of water in Italy, the beautiful Lake Garda is no short of a tourist magnet (over 23m people visit every year). In fact it’s enjoyed the tourist flock since its classical era ...

Lake Garda has long been legendary as the largest lake in Italy, towered over by picturesque mountains and dotted with charming villages and historic villas. A lush cypress-lined hillside ...

In Lake Garda, try bigoli con le sarde, a traditional pasta dish made with olive oil, pine nuts, sultanas and sardines caught fresh from the lake. Try bigoli con le sarde in Lake Garda (Getty Images) ...

Lake Garda tends to be less busy than Lake Como in the summer months, though it does get quite windy at other times during the year. If you're visiting in autumn or winter, ...

Lake Garda, nestled in the foothills of the Dolomites and surrounded on all sides by steep hills, is only a forty minute drive from Verona, and it’s simply bursting at the seams with things to ...

The Marangona Chiaretto is 50% Gropello, 30% Marzemino, 10% Barbera and 10% Sangiovese. This mix results in classic aromas of ...

A view of the peninsula of Sirmione on Garda Lake, Italy, Aug. 12, 2022. The lake's water level has dropped critically amid severe drought resulting in rocks to emerge around the peninsula.

The lake’s temperature, meanwhile, has been above average for August, according to seatemperature.org. On Friday, the Garda’s water was nearly 78 degrees Fahrenheit, several degrees warmer ...

The largest of Italy's lakes, Lake Garda is located in northeast Italy, spanning the three regions of Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige. For those travelling by air, Verona is the closest ...