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Coming from Verona you will meet the first vil-
minates the old town, as it happens in many of
lage: Lazise, famous for its small and cute port
the countries in the hills of this area. Do not miss
where there are many pubs and typical restau-
Punta San Vigilio, equipped with beach resorts
rants. The history of this country is very old. It
that you can reach from the lakeside promena-
was born as a village of stilt houses, but it deve-
de to the beach. This peninsula is dominated by
loped in medieval times as demonstrated by the
a historic villa that stands in the center, surroun-
castle, at the entrance of the village, by the old
ded by ornamental plants, marble statues, and
Scaliger walls and by the streets of the historic
the church dedicated precisely to San Vigilio.
center. Excellent location, not only to relax on
In addition to the natural architecture, there is
the lake, but also to achieve the theme parks lo-
the culinary tradition of the freshwater fish that
cated not far from here. Little further north, the-
you can taste in many local restaurants. Malcesi-
re is the very tourist center of Bardolino which
ne is situated in the north, near the border with
has given its name to a famous wine: Bardolino
Trento. It is one of the most attractive centers of
Chiaretto, appreciated especially by ladies. Wine
the whole Veronese shore, and you can discover
production is the main activity here, as well as
it simply walking along its narrow cobblestone
that of olive oil, thanks to the nearby hills. Do not
streets, testimony to the strong medieval tradi-
miss the lakeside promenade that will offer you
tion. The castle is the flag of this tradition, and it
stunning sunsets. Garda is undoubtedly a point
will surprise you. From here, the cable car con-
of reference, which gives its name to the same
nects the lake with Monte Baldo that will allow
lake in front of it. It is just over 30 km from Verona
you to see the overwhelming panorama. Malce-
and it overlooks a beautiful bay, both in summer
sine offers a wide range of activities including
and winter. Also in this case, a stronghold do-
sailing, windsurfing and mountain biking.