Holiday houses & holiday apartments west side Lake Garda

Baedeker Allianz Travel Guide - Italy (2010), page 126

The authors Dr. Bernhard Abend and Anja Schliebitz give an impression of the country:
“Italy is not just a country – Italy is an attitude towards life. The country and its inhabitants represent a scale of different emotions that range from yearning for care-free life to an enjoyment of chaos and also include a thirst for knowledge or culinary cravings.”

Lake Garda looks like a sea amidst the mountains. Even Goethe praised the spectacular scenery during a stay in 1786: “How I wish my friends could be here with me for a moment so they could rejoice in this view in front of me. Tonight I could have been in Verona but this admirable natural scenery was still lying next to me. An exquisite spectacle, Lake Garda, which I did not want to miss and I was gloriously rewarded for my circuitous route.”
Until this day you are offered numerous spectacular panoramic views around Lake Garda. When standing in Riva del Garda at the northern bank of the lake and you let your gaze wander towards the south you will understand what Goethe so longingly meant. The deep blue water surface sparkles amidst steep and rugged mountain slopes surrounded by green hillsides and these only cut through occasionally by a white sailing boat. On your way to the southern bank you are spoilt for choice. There are scenic roads along the banks on both sides of the lake that lead through smaller and larger villages nestled up in the hillsides. The Gardesana Occidentale runs along the western embankment through Limone, Gargnano and Salo and passes lemon as well as olive groves which are spread out over the slopes. Driving along the other side of Gardesana Orientale you will mainly see olives growing on the hillsides which are the source of the excellent olive oil produced around Lake Garda. Especially the picturesque villages of Malcesine, Torri del Benaco and Garda are ideal for a short stroll through town. In the background ascends Monte Baldo – with more than 2,000 metre the highest mountain around the lake.
Driving further to the south the scenery becomes hilly and the rough rocks of the Alps disappear gradually. In the Po Valley the landscape is dominated by green and turquoise colours and here the lake is at its broadest without being confined by the corset of restrictive rock formations. On the south bank you are able to find the most important and well-known villages: Peschiera, Sirminone or Desenzano.
You can truly discover and experience a lot! There is way too much to list or mention here. Come and find out for yourself!
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... it would probably be “Italy”. The country in the shape of a boot south of the Alps captivates especially by its diversity. Whether you would like to go on a culture holiday, a vacation at the seaside, a culinary journey or a sportive experience tour you can choose between the snowy mountain tops of the Alps, the soft rolling hills of Tuscany, the sunny Campania and the sub-tropical Sicily there is something on offer throughout the year.
You will surely find your favourite accommodation amongst the around 28,000 holiday apartments and houses which atraveo offers in Italy. Discover the spirited country south of the Alps and take your time to choose your dream holiday home in your favourite region.
atraveo customers enjoy especially the beautiful Tuscany, the pulsating Adriatic Coast as well as Lake Garda. Especially popular are also the two large Italian islands Sardinia and hot Sicily. Active holiday makers favour particularly South Tyrol – during summer the peaks and valleys of the Alps and Dolomites are ideal for hiking, climbing or mountain biking and during the winter the snowy hillsides and slopes entice numerous winter sports enthusiasts.
More tips for the search for great holiday houses: The sunny Campania, the beautiful Calabria, the colourful Italian Riviera along the Ligurian coast and the Upper Italian lakes such as Lake Maggiore or Lake Como. You can find more information on Italy in our blogs.

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