Peschiera del Garda Holidays

Situated just a 15-minute train ride from Verona at the southern end of Lake Garda, Peschiera del Garda is one of the lake’s most beautiful destinations. Canals entirely circle the centro storico, and a pretty harbour filled with tiny fishing boats sits at its heart. It’s all wrapped up in huge 16th-century fortress walls, which further add to the beauty of the town.

Despite its small size, Peschiera del Garda manages to offer a surprising range of restaurants, historic attractions and natural sights. History fans will love exploring the ancient walls and visiting the dramatic 19th-century Fort Adietti, while sun-seekers might prefer sipping an espresso by the canals or lounging on the town’s lakefront beach (you’ll find it just a few moments from the centre). There are also lots of great shops and restaurants to choose between, ranging from local craft shops to intimate trattorie. Many of the best restaurants in town offer water views, and menus generally feature fresh fish straight from the lake.

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Handpicked Hotels in Peschiera del Garda

Discover the real Peschiera del Garda while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

Italian Lakes, Lake Garda

Le Ali Del Frassino

Peaceful location on the banks of Lake Frassino in the heart of a nature reserve
Situated only three kilometers away from Peschiera del Garda with a free shuttle service

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Flight Information

The closest airport to Lake Garda is Verona (VRN). Direct flights to Verona are available from Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton and take approximately 2 hours.

When to go

Lake Garda is traditionally a summer getaway, with hotels usually welcoming guests between April and October. Temperatures hover around 25°C in July and August – and this is when Lake Garda is at its liveliest. However, the climate in Lake Garda is very mild in spring and autumn, with temperatures rarely ducking beneath 20°C. Fancy avoiding the busiest months? Consider visiting in May, June or September – you’ll avoid the crowds and still be treated to warm weather.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.