The Largest Lake In Italy - Garda

The town of Garda becomes vital for the country because of its strategic location on the southeastern shores

. The Lake Garda is just named after the town. The town is situated in a relatively sheltered position in a bay to the south-east of Lake Garda, with the protection from Punta San Vigilio to the north and Rocca to south.

The earliest human presence can trace back to he late Bronze Age due to the discovery of graves and etching in and around this area. The Ostrogoths were the first to settle down at the southern edge of the town of Garda and after several invaders, the Venetian finally took control.

Facts about the Lake Garda

First of all, it is the largest lake all over Italy, with the total area of approximately 370km. The lake spans through three provinces: Verona, Brescia and Trento. It is 50km in length and 20km in width and with a circumference of around 160km. The elevation of the lake is 65m above sea level.

Guess what? According to the latest news, the rich and glamorous couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie just spent around $40-million on a spacious villa in Valpolicella which is a sleepy town near the shores of Lake Garda, and home to one of Italys most famous wines. Even this high-profile couple cannot resist the lure of the Lake Garda and will spend summer vacations in their house.

Transportation

There are several ways to get to the lake, such as by boat, by car or by bus.

The total length of Lake Garda is around 51.9 km; therefore, if you want to have a trip from Desenzano to Riva, it may take you around four and a half hours. However, it is quite worth it as it is the best way to feast your eyes with the dazzling scenery along the lake on the deck. Ferry service is available from all of the major towns situated along the lake. For instance, Maderno - Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda. On some luxury cruises, you can even enjoy your meals there while enjoying the amazing Lake Garda.

Hiring a car could be the cheaper way to travel along the lake compared with catching a ferry, especially when you travel with a big family. If you book in advance, the car can be collected upon your arrival. However, you need pay more attention and care when driving on the winding and mountain roads here. There are both international and local car hiring companies have their branch in Lake Garda, which gives you plenty of choices to choose one which suits your need best. Here are our recommendations: Holiday Autos, arguscarhire.com, easyCar, CarHire3000, carhiremarket, ebookers, Budget, Expedia, MyCarHire, Opodo, AutoEurope, Avis and Hertz.

The last way in which you can reach Lake Garda is to take a bus. There are good bus net around the lake and the tourism office will offer you the timetable.

by: johnalbert21

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