Lake Levico holidays

A short walk from the town centre, this pebbly beach’s free to use, with plenty of space as well as a grassy lawn and a designated bit just for swimming. You can hire stand-up paddleboards, pedalos and canoes from here too, plus there’s a handy bar on stand-by for whenever you need a cold drink or an ice-cream.

This beach’s part of the Parc Hotel du Lac, so you’ll need to pay an entrance fee to use it, and try to get there early as there are limited numbers to make sure it doesn’t get too busy. You’ll get a parasol and a lounger included, plus there’s a restaurant, bar and swimming pools you can make use of too.

Further along from the public beach, this private club’s got a real beach bar feel, with lots of straw umbrellas and bamboo here and there. For an entrance fee, you can use the parasols, loungers and playground with a water slide. And it stays open ‘til 10pm, so stop by around sunset for a colourful cocktail, music and a lively vibe.

If you’re after a little piece of Levico to take home, there’s a market every Monday where you can buy traditional Trento treats and handmade crafts.

There are a few shops in the town centre where you can pick up a souvenir to squeeze in your suitcase, as well as some sportswear stores and boutiques selling Italian fashion brands.

If you fancy a low-key tipple, there are a handful of bars in the centre where you can sit with a spritz and watch the world go by.

There’s not heaps in the way of nightlife here, but in the summer there are events like live music, food festivals or late-night shopping on most evenings.

You can taste the town’s Austrian roots in the local dishes, which blend fresh Italian flavours with classic alpine comfort food. And you’ve got plenty to pick from when you fancy a bite, from scenic lakeside restaurants to rustic mountain huts.

In Levico's centre, this charming restaurant’s culinary creations have earned it a Michelin Star. Head Chef Riccardo puts a spin on traditional Trento recipes by adding international influences into the mix, like Korean kimchi and trout tataki – a Japanese cooking technique.

This farm-restaurant combo’s a favourite of the locals, so you know it’s the real deal. Take a seat out on terrace and fill up on authentic pizza and pasta with a cracking mountain backdrop.

If you’re after a spot serving regional specialities, Tipico La Stau is just the ticket. You’ll find things like polenta, dumplings and Tiroler gröstl on the menu here, and make sure to leave room for a slice of strudel too.

Buses run fairly regularly from Levico to Lake Caldonazzo, or you can stay on a little longer to go to Trento, a bigger town further north. Public transport all around the Trentino area is free with a Trentino card.

To get to Lake Caldonazzo, you can jump on the train from Levico to Calceranica and it’ll take you about eight minutes. Public transport all around the Trentino area is free with a Trentino card. And if you wanted to venture further afield, you can reach Venice by rail in two hours.

Everything in the town’s within walking distance and it’s roughly a 12-minute walk to get to the lake from the centre, so getting around’s easy-peasy.

From lakeside promenades to mountain paths, the area around Levico’s covered in walking routes for all levels. You’ll get a free Trentino Summer Card from your hotel, which you can use to join things like guided group walks.

This easy walk takes just over an hour in total. From Levico’s centre, walk away from the lake towards the Selva part of town. After a mellow incline, you’ll reach the remains of Selva Castle, which dates all the way back to the eighth century. From up here, you’ll have a fab view over Levico’s rooftops and the mountains beyond.

Starting near the Lake Levico campsite, this gentle 90-minute loop follows the water along a forest trail, past Fort Tenna and the Church of St Valentine.