Excursions around Lake Garda
When you spend your holiday at Ca’ Verde Oliva, you absolutely have to plan in a visit to some of the main points of interest around the lake. Just a short walk from our villa, you’ll find the German military cemetery in Costermano, the final resting place of 21,951 German soldiers who fell during the Second World War. At the feet of the Rocca di Garda lies Garda, the most picturesque town on the lake. Elegant and refined, it’s home to a large number of villas and palaces, such as Villa Alberini, Villa Canossa, the Captain’s Palace, and the hermitage of San Giorgio on La Rocca. Another popular destination is Bardolino, a town nestled between two sandy promontories and surrounded by vineyards that produce the wine of the same name. Meanwhile, Malcesine has a unique look thanks to its rocky spur emerging from the water, where you’ll find a castle standing watch over the Medieval town centre with its charming lanes and squares.
Other tours around Lake Garda
All the towns and villages that adorn the shores of Lake Garda are well worth a visit. Just a short distance from our elegant luxury villa on Lake Garda you’ll discover delightful towns like Desenzano, which is home to monuments of great historical importance, with the archaeological museum even housing the world’s oldest plough! In Sirmione, you’ll find an internationally renowned thermal centre, and the town also boasts important historical and artistic heritage. The town of Salò on the western shore of the lake has a charming historic centre with picturesque lanes and squares. Finally, Gardone Riviera features such lush vegetation that the town seems to be a huge botanical garden. Its historic villas have hosted such illustrious names as writer and politician Gabriele D’Annunzio.
Verona, Padua, and Venice
Ca’ Verde Oliva is the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area and visiting wonderful nearby cities of art such as Verona, Padua, and Venice. Verona is a city with 2,000 years of history where artistic influences from various centuries can be found side by side. The Arena and theatre are the legacy of ancient Romans, while the Cathedral of San Zeno and Verona Cathedral date back to the Romanesque period. One must-see is Juliet’s House, which is famous all over the world. Another fascinating experience is a visit to Padua, a city with ancient origins that is home to masterpieces of art from all periods, most importantly the cycle of frescoes by Giotto in Scrovegni Chapel. Last but not least, Venice is a city that needs no introduction. The symbol of the city, which is also known as the “Serenissima”, is St Mark’s Square, which is surrounded by wonders such as the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Get ready to be left open-mouthed.
