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While we were staying in Meina on Lake Maggiore in Italy we took the ferry up to Locarno, Switzerland. To get back we decided to use the train. We ...

When we are in Riva del Garda we always stay at the same hotel, Hotel Centrale, not least because of the wonderful views of Lake Garda, the old por...

No trip to northern Italy would be complete without a visit to Venice. It can be reached easily from any of the towns around Lake Garda. If you hav...

There many beautiful towns around Lake Garda, all easily reachable by local buses or better still the ferry service.

Here is just a brief look at a...

The northern area of Lake Garda bordering Riva del Garda and Torbole is world famous for sailing and windsurfing with many world championship event...

One of our favourite walks is along the lake-side path to Torbole and back. It takes about three quarters of hour each way. If you don't feel like ...

Riva del Garda on Lake Garda is probably our favourite spot in northern Italy. Here is just a little walk around the town.