Italy's Largest Gem Lake Garda

Set at the foot of the mountains in northern Italy, Lake Garda’s sheer beauty entices visitors back time and again

- Richard Webber

Northern Italy boasts over 1,500 lakes and in the heart of the north is its largest, Lake Garda.

The diverse scenery surrounding it ranges from fjord-like mountains in the north to vineyard-strewn hills in the south.

Among the many attractions on offer are medieval harbors, historic castles, cobbled village streets lined with cafés and boutiques, plus recreational activities and relaxing boat trips around the lake.

Head to the mountain top

Jump aboard the cable car to the top of Monte Baldo and take a leisurely walk along the ridge, where you’re surrounded by spectacular vistas of snow-covered alpine peaks and softer slopes of nearby mountains.

The cable car whizzes up to 1,760m altitude within 15 minutes. Although you’re squeezed in during peak times, it’s certainly worth enduring the squash because the views are simply breathtaking.