The north of Italy's Lake Garda is a magnificent area for mountain biking. Nestled beneath the towering mountains of the Trentino province, think epic views of Dolomite giants and glorious descents ...

When it comes to the Italian Lakes District, Lake Como tends to hog the spotlight, but it’s far from the only beautiful body of water worth spending time on. Aside from Como, there’s Lake Iseo, Lake ...

The largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda, stretches between Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino‑Alto Adige in the north. Short trips work well here if the route is planned carefully, so explore the best things ...

On foot or by bike, visitors stream across a narrow path connecting a small island to the edge of Lake Garda, a symbol of the winter drought hitting northern Italy. Dotted with cypresses and rocky ...

Tourists are flocking to the islet of San Biagio, a tiny outcrop in the middle of Italy’s Lake Garda. The island is usually only accessible by boat - but historically low waters have revealed a narrow ...

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When the new travel season starts at Easter, Lake Garda quickly comes into focus for many Italy fans. Especially from early April, the region scores with mild spring weather, longer days, and usually ...

Italy's largest lake, Garda, may be less glamorous than Como, but it has a character and sweet microclimate all its own. Mountain or lake? It’s a northern Italian dilemma. It’s also something of a ...

Lying on a water bed in a Lake Garda hotel spa, wearing an anti-ageing face mask I feel a bit daft – but also the most relaxed I’ve been in years. Some of that is to do with the magic touch of the ...