Lake Garda Travel Advice

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Language Italian
Timezone GMT +1
Currency EUR:Euro
Flight duration 2 hrs from london gatwick.

Lake Garda Travel Advice

Best time to go to Lake Garda

For explorers and sightseers, May, June and September are usually cooler, with temperatures around the low to mid-20s. If you’re travelling earlier or later in the season, a shower here and there isn’t uncommon, so it’s best to pack something long-sleeved. Warmer weather arrives in late June, while July and August are the hottest, with temperatures in the high 20s to mid-30s – perfect for the sun-worshippers. The north is renowned for having a cool breeze, which is ideal for watersports. The lake itself can get to around 23°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.

Passports & Visas

British passport holders don’t need a visa to enter Italy but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Italy using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Italian nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy

Lake Garda Travel Advice

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