Lakes & Mountains – Italy

There’s no shortage of reasons why Lake Garda deserves to be on your holiday shortlist. Here’s what you need to know when planning a trip to Italy’s ‘Lago di Garda’.

Lake Garda delivers on lots of levels when it comes to family holidays. If you’re planning a trip, check out the best family resorts and our top picks of where to stay.

Whether you’ve visited before and want to try somewhere new, or just prefer to get off the well-trodden track, these lesser-known Lake Garda resorts are sure to win you over.

Lake Garda’s a great holiday pick at any point in the summer. But if you love to get out and explore on your hols – or just prefer milder weather – May hits the sweet spot.

The best Lake Garda hotels and apartments are dotted all around the lake. Take a look at our line-up of standout hotels and apartments to pick the best base for your holiday.

Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake, and whether you use boats, bikes, buses or your own two feet, there are plenty of ways to get around and see all its best bits.

Planning a short break to Lake Garda? If you’re only here for a little while, you’ll want to make the most of your time - here's how to do it.

Not sure of the best Lake Garda resort to pick? Use our interactive resort finder to see the spots where you can explore Lake Garda, your way.

Italy's lakes come in all shapes and sizes, and each one’s special in its own way. Find out where to go, when to visit, and what to do when you’re there.

Showstopping scenery, flavour-filled food, and a whole host of things to see and do – see why the Italian Dolomites should be on your travel list, and where's best to stay.

Lake Como and Lake Maggiore are an Italian duo that are often talked about together, but when it comes to holidays, each has its own feel. Get the lowdown on how they compare.

Walking or hiking in the Dolomites is an unforgettable experience – here are some of the best easy routes to add to your list.

There's load to do and see even once you've ticked off the bigger-name sights in the Italian Lakes. Here’s a few more slightly more secret spots to explore.

Northern Italy shines all summer long and the holiday feels don’t end once the year rolls into September. In fact, it's one of the best months to visit. Here's what makes it special.

One of Italy’s most northerly lakes and just above Lake Garda, there’s a lot to like about Lake Molveno. Find out when to visit, what to do and why it's the best of two worlds. 

The Dolomites are well known for their dramatic hikes and famous trails, but trips to this part of Italy don’t need to be all about walking. See what else there is to do on a holiday here.

From walking to wine-tasting and beaches to boat trips, there are tons of things to do on a holiday to Lake Garda, whether you're after adventure or just want to unwind. Have a look at these ideas. 

Read how one couple spent an action-packed week in Riva, on the northern shore of Lake Garda, and why they're so keen to come back.

With vineyards, beaches, mountains and villas, Italy’s largest lake has got so much to offer, and what better way to see it all than with a walk? Here are some top routes to get you started.

Lake Como's certainly got the looks – all piercing blue waters backed by mountains, with colourful villas and red-roofed villages. And there's plenty to do as well – here are some ideas.

There’s so much to do on a holiday to Lake Garda. Make sure you don’t miss a thing with these handpicked experiences – from sampling local wine to soaking up city sights.

Lake Garda's dotted with lively towns, Roman ruins and romantic castles, and one of the best ways to see it all is from the water. Check out some of the best boat trips you can do. 

Romeo and Juliet may have helped put Verona on the map, but there’s so much more to the city. Here’s what you need to know to spend a day in the ‘city of love’.

Did you know that Italy’s three biggest theme parks are just a stone's throw from Lake Garda?  Find out more about what you can do there and where to stay for a fun-filled family getaway.

Hear from a pair of Lake Garda locals about the best things to see and do in the area – as well as some top spots to visit that most people won't know about.

Italy is famous for pizza and pasta, but there’s so much more to the food here. These are the dishes and drinks you should try on a trip to the Italian Lakes.

The area around Italy's northern lakes is dotted with vineyards. Here’s our round-up of the must-try wine varieties in the area, and where to find them.

There’s a lot to thank the Italians for when it comes to coffee, and coffee culture is booming here. Here’s what you need to know to enjoy a cup the Italian way.

Italy does ice cream especially well. If you’re heading off on holiday to Lake Garda, we’ve got the inside scoop on the best places to try authentic gelato.

If finding and soaking up glorious views is the highlight of your holiday, the lakes of northern Italy have heaps to offer. Here are eight of our favourite viewpoints around Lake Garda, Lake Como and Lake Maggiore.

The Italian lakes come into bloom from May to September, sand if you're a garden-lover you'll be in paradise. Here are our favourite parks and gardens you can visit.

Visiting the three Borromean Islands – Bella, Pescatori and Madre – is one of the most popular things to do on Lake Maggiore. Here's the lowdown on how to see them.