TOP 10 things to do in Peschiera del Garda Italy Lake Garda: 1 cute town!
Peschiera del Garda Italy – Peschiera del Garda is in the south part of the Lake Garda not far from Verona and Sirmione del Garda. In fact, it is located 25 km west of Verona and it’s a perfect day trip from Verona, Brescia, Mantova and Cremona. Peschiera is at the foot of the Moraine hills, where the waters of Lake Garda flow into the Mincio.
You can quickly get to Peschiera del Garda directly by train, and it’s well-connected to Milan and Venice.
Canals entirely surround the city of Peschiera del Garda, and the historic center is closed by walls that have changed the natural course of the rivers.
As you can understand, Peschiera del Garda is a unique and fascinating city. But what are the best things to do in Peschiera del Garda? Let’s go to find them out together.
TOP 10 Things to do in Peschiera del Garda Italy
What can I do in Peschiera del Garda? In the following subtitles, we describe some beautiful places to visit in Peschiera del Garda.
- Venetian fortress
- Historical center
- Promenade and Bergamini Beach
- Lakefront Giuseppe Garibaldi
- Porta Verona
- Canale di Mezzo
- Ponte Dei Fiori
- “Caduti nel Mare” park
- Spiaggia Lido ai Pioppi
- Museum: Museo della Pesca e delle Tradizioni Lacustri
Venetian fortress
In Peschiera del Garda, the Venetian fortress rises majestically. An immense fortress protected by thick walls and surrounded by water. In some arches of the bridges or fortress, you see signs of holes. As to the times of use of the fortress, grates were hooked to these holes, which prevented passage and protected the city from enemies.
Promenade and Bergamini Beach
There is a beautiful long beach in Peschiera del Garda: Bergamini Beach. I mention it as one of the things to see and do not only for the beach, which is always a nice place to spend time, but also for the beautiful promenade behind it.
This beach is located away from the historic center of Peschiera del Garda, about a 30-minute walk from the lighthouse. If you are in the lighthouse area and want to get to Bergamini Beach quickly, you should opt for the use of the car. Moreover, there are several parking near Bergamini Beach, some of which are free.
As mentioned before, we want to point out that a long promenade runs along the beach, and this is also one of the main reasons to go here. Therefore, you can come near the Bergamini beach not only to sunbathe and swim but also for a nice walk near the lake or to sit down for an aperitif in one of the bars overlooking the lake that you find along the promenade.
If you come here to sunbathe and swim, I can tell you that you don’t have to rent sunbeds and umbrellas, as Bergamini Beach has portions of the beach dedicated to the free beach. If, on the other hand, you love the comfort and convenience of a bathing establishment, that’s no problem, as this is also a well-equipped beach where you can hire sunbeds, umbrellas, and pedal boats. There are, in fact, several bathing establishments, some of which are dog friendly. You can therefore come here to swim, even with your dog.
Returning to talk about the promenade that runs along the lake, we can say that it is truly an excellent destination to be included in the things to do on Lake Garda. It is almost 2 km long in total if we consider both the right and left sides of the beach. Let’s say it starts from the Lido Cappuccini and goes up to the Hotel Fornaci to indicate its beginning and end.
Peschiera del Garda is a town in the southern area of Lake Garda. It has a very convenient position to be reached from the nearby cities of Verona, Mantua, Cremona, and Brescia, perhaps even just for a day trip. If you travel by car, you will also be pleased to know that there are several free parking lots in this area and parking your car should typically not be a big problem.
The promenade in Fornaci and Bergamini is not the only promenade you can find in Peschiera del Garda. Also, in Peschiera del Garda, there is a beautiful promenade near the historical center which is more convenient for those who find themselves in those areas. Still, the one in Fornaci and Bergamini is even more beautiful because it is close to the beach; therefore, you can better savor the taste of the lake and the taste of summer.
This area is undoubtedly the most suitable of all the areas of Peschiera del Garda for parents with children. In addition to the presence of the beach, which in itself is an excellent attraction for the little ones, there is a green area equipped with swings, slides, and other games with which parents can entertain their children.
I: Gabriel, what do you think of this area of Peschiera del Garda and of this promanede?
G: Really a nice walk to do: sun, water, it’s like being at the sea. It really feels like being by the sea and then it’s a great place to have an aperitif with friends or eat something at the restaurant.
Gabriel
Historical center and lakefront Giuseppe Garibaldi
Watch the following video, where you can see some images of the entrance to the historic center of Peschiera del Garda through Porta Verona, of the Canale di Mezzo, of the Lungolago Giuseppe Garibaldi in Peschiera del Garda, of the Ponte Dei Fiori and of the walls overlooking the lake in the vicinity of the park “Caduti nel Mare”.
Things to do, places to visit and towns near Peschiera del Garda
As we have seen, Peschiera del Garda is a pleasant place to enjoy, see and visit. If you have time available, I suggest you also visit the other nearby places and towns that are just as beautiful and interesting.
If you love the lake, you can visit the nearby towns of Sirmione and Desenzano. To learn more about the subject, he refers you to the articles dedicated to these 2 magnificent towns on Lake Garda.
- Things to do in Sirmione Italy Lake Garda: 1 Amazing Town!
- Things to do in Desenzano del Garda Lake Garda Italy
If you love history and want to get to know the surrounding area better, just about fifteen km from Desenzano del Garda, you will find Solferino. What is Solferino famous for? Let’s see together some more information about Solferino.
Solferino
Solferino is a small town south of Lake Garda, just about fifteen kilometers from Peschiera del Garda. Solferino is very famous for an important battle that took place right here, the battle of Solferino, to be precise.
The battle of Solferino took place in 1859 between the Austrians, who had barricaded themselves in the castle, and the French commanded by no less than Napoleon III.
Do you remember who won that battle? Austria was defeated due to the French use of a more accurate and longer-range cannon.
You can also see the countryside and Lake Garda in the distance from the Piazza Castello di Solferino.
As mentioned above, Solferino is a small town and therefore it is unnecessary to dedicate a whole day to visiting it, a few hours should be enough.
If you like good food, take the opportunity to taste the typical delicacies of the area in one of the farmhouses you can find here.
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