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Italy is a country full of lakes and some of them are a tireless tourist destination both for national and international tourists: Lake Garda, Lake Como, Lake Maggiore…beautiful lakes, ideal for a holiday in close contact with the nature...
The most important lakes are surrounded by beautiful resorts equipped with cosy and comfortable accommodations as well as shores with bathing beaches equipped with all comforts and facilities.
During holidays at the lake, can also be visited the surrounding landscapes by using the navigation service: in most places, in fact, there are ports that have an efficient network of ferries that allow navigation on the lake.
Garda, for example, is the largest lake in Italy that extends into the regions of Trentino Alto Adige, Lombardy and Veneto and offers a navigation service with ferries that take tourists from one side of the lake to the other.
The various Italian lakes, those in low altitude and the alpine ones have different characteristics and are rich in different plants and animal species.
Some of them are visited not just for a walk and to admire their beauty but also for the numerous water sports that can be practiced: water skiing, canoeing, windsurfing, boat sailing, scuba diving or fishing. Other sports such as golf, horseback riding or mountain biking can also be practiced on their shores.
Destination of exciting excursions, the italian lakes are a unique opportunity to discover the italian charm and a pure, clean and charming nature!

The most important lakes are:

• Lake Maggiore
• Lake Garda
• Lake Como
• Lake Orta
• Lake Trasimeno
• Lake Iseo
• Lake Bracciano
• Lake Bolsena
• Lake Lugano

These lakes as well as other smaller lakes of incredible beauty, represent some very important and appreciated holiday destinations .

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LAKE COMO

Lake Como, also known by the name Lario, is located entirely in Lombardy region and its magnificent beauty is the ideal place where to spend the vacation and practice outdoor sports.

The main towns of Lake Como are:

• Como
• Lecco
• Bellagio
• Menaggio
• Mandello Lario
• Pianello Lario
• Santa Maria Rezzonico
• Dongo
• Varenna

Como Lake is surrounded by a mountainous landscape with alpine chains of different altitude, rich forests and green areas.

Sport and Recreation
The vacations at Lake Como offer many opportunities for recreation, sport and relax:

• Trekking
• Climbing
• Skiing and paragliding
• Bike excursions on the hills and the green meadows
• Hiking on the horseback

The shores of Lake Como are also equipped with small ports and piers for navigation, thus allowing the tourists to stop the own boats and stay on the beaches near the coast or to use the local navigation service choosing beautiful ferries and boats.
The climate along the lake is generally mild during the winter but very windy, which is why many aquatic sports are being practiced:

• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Organization of internationally regattas

Gastronomy
The lake cuisine is very rich and different from one part of the lake to the other but generally the main dishes include fish, local cheese and polenta; Talenta cheese is one of the most popular.
The famous olive oil produced in the areas around Lake Como is well known and popular and comes directly from the olive groves in lake’s inland.
Some of the wines to be absolutely tasted are: red Bellagio and white sparkling Domasino.

LAKE ISEO

Lake Iseo is situated in the centre of Lombardy, in the heart of the Lombard Alps.
The lake is ideal for holidays!
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The main towns of Lake Iseo are:

• Iseo
• Cussago
• Paderno
• Capriolo
• Erbusco
• Rovato
• Monte isola

Recreation, Sport and Relax
Lake Iseo is rich in nature and offers the chance to get to be known for example through visits to the islands that are situated in the middle of the lake:

• Monte Isola, the largest island of the lake, which is accessible by ferry service and that can be visited on foot, by bus or bike. The island extends around a hill and has a charming naturalistic landscape as well as a rich cultural and historical heritage: shrines and churches rich in frescoes
• Loreto islands
• San Paolo Island

Around Lake Iseo there are numerous parks and nature reserves where can be practiced different types of outdoor sports such as:

• trekking
• hiking
• cycling

Near the lake there are mountains that offer the possibility to practice:

• climbing
• alpine skiing

Lake Iseo with its surroundings is also full of history, culture and art and the evidences are the numerous monuments, ancient villas, castles, churches and museums

Gastronomy
The couisine is mainly based on fishing and lake products: dried and salted sardines, cheeses and polenta are very popular and must be tasted together with a good white or red wine or a brandy from Franciacorta area.

LAKE GARDA

It is the largest lake in Italy with many tourist resorts, ideal for holidays.
Lake Garda stretches along the regions of Lombardy, Trentino and Veneto.

The main tourist resorts of Lake Garda are connected by navigation services:

• Sirmione
• Desenzano del Garda
• Salò
• Gardone Riviera
• Peschiera del Garda
• Riva del Garda
• Limone
• Bardolino
• Manerba

Lake Garda is a destination for both italian and foreign tourists during the whole year. During summer can be practiced water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and outdoor sports in the many green areas existing along the lake shores as hiking and biking on fascinating itineraries.
The amusement parks: Gardaland and Movie Studios are full of attractions and shows and are ideal for a relax holiday, suitable for families with children.
Lake Garda is surrounded by picturesque mountain scenery with green hills and plains with parks and nature reserves.

The most important nature reserves are:

• Natural Park of Garda, with alternating landscapes rich in Mediterranean vegetation and alpine landscapes
• Sigurtà Garden on the Venetian shore of Lake Garda

Wellness and Relax
The towns and resorts around Lake Garda also offer the possibility of relaxing holidays and wellness in various spas.
Sirmione Spa is very popular for its beneficial spa water.

History
The hills of Lake Garda allow visitors to discover the beauty of its castles and ancient villas. One of the most important and significant historic buildings is Vittoriale in Gardone Riviera.
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Gastronomy
Discover Italy Now organizes Cultural and Gastronomic Tours at wineries and farms of Lake Garda.
The gastronomic tours also offer on their schedule Cultural or Historical itineraries or Cooking Courses.
We also provide professional tour leader service.
Many of these farms and wineries host tourists in order to let them know and taste the typical products of Lake Garda, prepared with natural ingredients such as nuts, lemons, chestnuts, berries and many other, often accompanied by well-known wines such as Bardolino and Valpolicella.
They also organize cooking classes in fascinating environments.
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LAKE MAGGIORE

Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy after Lake Garda and its resorts are visited annually by thousands of national and international tourists.

The main towns of Lake Maggiore are:

• Luino
• Laveno
• Stresa
• Angera
• Sesto Calende
• Arona
• Baveno
• Verbania
• Pallanza

Lake Maggiore stretches across the territory of Lombardy, Piedmont and even in Switzerland.
Its resorts have many excellent accommodations.

Recreation, Sport and Relax
Lake Maggiore offers many opportunities for recreation and outdoor sports as well as opportunities for cultural enrichment:

• trekking in nature reserves
• hiking by bike along the shores
• sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, kayaking in crystal clear waters
• visit of castles, medieval fortresses, museums and archaeological sites that testify ancient civilizations

LAGO TRASIMENO

is situated on the border between Umbria and Tuscany in the area known as "Trasimeno area" and is particularly suitable for vacations and outdoor sports.

The main towns of Lake Trasimeno:

• Castiglione del Lago
• Città della Pieve
• Magione
• Paciano
• Panicale
• Passignano sul Trasimeno
• Piegaro
• Tuoro sul Trasimeno

Lake Trasimeno is rich in natural resources including broad valleys and natural parks.

Recreation, Sport and Relax
In the areas surrounding Lake Trasimeno can be practiced many outdoor sports:

• Itinerary tours on foot or by bicycle
• Horseback riding (there are stables that provide rent horses or riding courses)
• Golf

The water sports that can be practiced are:

• Sailing
• Windsurfing
• Navigation on the lake with boats and ferries

The local sailing clubs provide equipment suitable for water sports.
The Nature Reserves and parks offer trekking opportunities during which can be admired the beautiful landscapes.

Discover Italy Now offers historical and cultural tours where tourists have the opportunity to admire historic castles and ancient villages.

Gastronomy
The most famous and absolutely to be tried are the dishes containing valuable local truffles.
The soups and the various Umbrian fish cooked with local high quality oil from the areas of olive trees around the lake, are also delicious.
A good local wine is: Pieve del Vescovo

LAKE BRACCIANO

Lake Bracciano is located in Lazio region, in the north part of Rome and is suitable for holidays at toutdoor sportsmain

The main villages of Lake Bracciano are:

• Bracciano
• Anguillara Sabazia
• Trevignano Romano
• Vicarello
• Bagni di Vicarello
• Vigna di Valle

Sports, Recreation
Lake Bracciano is a renown destination for both family holidays with children who seek relax as well as people and groups who wish a more adventurous vacation practicing outdoor sports. You can choose between:

• Riding tours
• Bike tours
• Trekking in the natural environment of the lake
• Sailing for both beginners who decide to take sailing lessons as well as for more advanced that can dedicate their holiday to sailing. The presence of sailing clubs in the area gives also the opportunity to participate to sailing races
• Cultural tours in Etruscan and roman cities, rich in ancient monuments, churches and historic towns

Gastronomy
The gastronomic products based on local fish from the lake, soups and vegetable soups are famous.
We also recommend a good glass of wine from the Viterbo or Sabina hills.