Bardolino holidays
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Town exploring and vino pouring – holidays to Bardolino hit the spot if you’re after a slice of the Italian good life.
Pick of the proms
When it comes to local life, Bardolino’s promenade takes centre stage. It’s the longest on the lake, stretching right up to neighbouring Garda, with plenty of bars and coffee spots dotted along the way – just the spot for a leisurely amble. On Thursdays, there’s a bustling market where you can fill up your tote with local goodies. And once evening rolls around, it’s the perfect place to wine, dine and watch the sun dip as buskers add a musical soundtrack to the scene.
Shopping and café hopping
Step back from the waterfront and you’ve got lots of winding alleyways to explore. The town dates back to Medieval times, and you can still see sections of the old town wall strung between the buildings. Shops selling local crafts and leatherwork have you covered if you’re on the trail of a souvenir or two. And there’s no shortage of pavement cafés when it’s time for a pick-me-up too. If you’re here later on in the day, sip a spritz al fresco on Piazza Giacomo Matteotti and listen as the choir in San Nicolo church fills the square with the sound of music.
Raise a glass
Bardolino and wine fit together like a cork in a bottle. The hillsides around the town are covered with some of the region’s best vineyards and the rosé made here is world-class – there’s even a festival celebrating it every June. Lots of local producers run tours where you can learn how vino goes from grape to glass, and sample some of the finished product too. To add a dash of history to the day, you could visit the museum at Cantina Zeni, which tells the story of wine in the area all the way the back to Roman times.
Out and about
Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Bardolino:
• Lakeside promenade with cycle paths
• Lake bathing
• Boat trips, boat rentals and local ferries
• Bike hire
• Live concerts at San Severo Church
• Wine tasting
• Local wine museum and olive oil museum
• Theme parks
• Historic churches
• Local market on Thursdays
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