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- Europe
- Italy
- Lake Garda
Lake Garda
The holiday retreat of Lake Garda, known locally as Lago di
Garda, is the most popular of Italy's northern lakes and has a
temperate climate to complement its magnificent setting. The lake
towns of Riva, Gardone Riviera and Sirmione can be reached via
buses, hydrofoils and ferries from Desenzano. The town of Sirmione
boasts the relics of Roman civilisation and a magnificent medieval
castle. The Sirmione Spa, the largest privately owned thermal
treatment centre in Italy, offers invigorating therapy from its
sulphurous waters. Gardone Riviera was once the playground of the
rich and famous and is now the recreational haunt for many a
tourist. The hills beyond Gardone are perfect for walking and
enjoying the scents of nature bursting from the lemon groves. The
alpine cliffs casting their glorious shadows off Riva del Garda,
are a perfect spot from which to hike, mountain bike and windsurf.
The picturesque pebble beaches provide a slower, languid
soaking-up-the-sun holiday experience. See
www.lagodigarda.itfor more
details.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.