Italian Lakes

The elegant northern lakes are blessed with scenic gardens, lakeshore terraces and landscapes that inspired Leonardo's greatest paintings - they offer rest, relaxation and beauty, second to none.

The wonderful lakes of northern Italy are among the most beautiful of Italy's natural attractions. They are dramatic and are surrounded by beautiful gardens and elegant villas. Expect a cosmopolitan clientele and most of the lakes are also within easy reach of the excellent cities of Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia.

Lake Garda

The largest and most popular of the Italian Lakes, Garda stretches between the Alps and the Dolomites. The lake enjoys an excellent climate and is diverse being surrounded by countryside, olive groves and pine forests. The lake is laden with lively towns, fishing villages and colourful resorts, such as Riva, Salo, Sirmione and Garda.

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Lake Como

The third largest of the lakes, Como is outstandingly beautiful with the blue-green waters of the lake contrasting with the dramatic backdrop of the Alps. It is laden with fairy-tale waterside villages and enchanting towns such as Tremezzo, Menaggio, and Bellagio and has inspired artists, composers and poets over the centuries.

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Lake Ledro

Lake Ledro is one of the smaller lakes and offers a peaceful and tranquil alternative to the well-known lakes. Ledro is noted for its serene scenery and is situated in a national park surrounded by majestic mountains. The lake offers warm shallow waters, excellent swimming, boat rentals and is less than 15 minutes from Garda.

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How to get to the Italian Lakes

The Lakes can be reached by Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Bergamo, Brescia and Verona.