Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Enjoying Lake Garda

Lake Garda is a popular location in northern Italy where many people are now choosing to spend their holidays. There's an enormous amount to see and do in the area surrounding one of Italy's most famous lakes.

This region can be incredibly enchanting, with its mixture of rolling hills, vineyards, farmland and mountains all reflecting in the great lake. Garda is surrounded by picturesque villages and towns that line the edge of the lake.

As with most parts of the country, there is plenty to enjoy about being on the shores of Lake Garda. Many of the towns and villages have excellent restaurants - perfect for lazy long summer lunches! Italian food is renowned throughout the world - this is the home of pizza and pasta.

For those looking for a more active holiday, you'll find that you won't be disappointed. The lake is a haven for those wanting to take part in water sports. Activities available include sailing, wind-surfing and diving.

The nearby Dolomites are perfect for those wishing to go walking, climbing or hiking. In the winter months you can also ski in the area, ensuring that Lake Garda and the surrounding areas are a great location throughout the year.

There's plenty to entertain younger visitors here too. Gardaland, located at the south-eastern edge of the lake, is Italy's largest theme park, complete with all of the roller-coasters and rides that you'd expect.

Lake Garda is the perfect location for a great holiday. With its pretty villages, excellent restaurants and relaxing nightlife, it's no surprise that more and more visitors are choosing this region as a place for their annual retreat.

There's something for everyone and, with cheap flights from the UK, this part of Italy has never seemed so accessible.

To find out more about Lake Garda Italy, check out Keith Barrett's other travel articles. This article may be used by any website publisher, though this resource box must always be included in full.

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