Panoramic semi-detached house overlooking the Gulf of Salò

Lake Garda, or Benaco, is Italy’s largest lake. It enjoys a very mild Mediterranean climate, distinguishing it from other lakes and making it one of the country’s most desirable and enjoyable destinations. The area’s light, gentle climate and lush vegetation, together with its magnificent landscapes, undoubtedly make it the most fascinating of the Italian lakes. There are countless points of interest, beginning with the thermal baths of Sirmione, located on the peninsula and among the most important spa centres in Europe. There are also many historic sites and medieval villages, including the majestic Palazzo Bettoni in Gargnano, one of the lake’s finest villas. Not far from Gardone Riviera lies the Vittoriale degli Italiani, a unique and extraordinary complex of buildings, gardens and waterways commissioned and designed by Gabriele D’Annunzio, which also became his home. Towns such as Desenzano and Salò are beautiful year-round destinations where, without giving up the lake’s charm and tranquillity, visitors can enjoy numerous restaurants, sporting activities, cultural events and high-end shopping. Golf enthusiasts will also find a significant number of nearby courses on Garda’s Brescia shore, including Garda Golf, Chervò, Paradiso del Garda and Arzaga. This is a land rich in unique products, such as extra virgin olive oil, prized for its delicate flavour, and wines known throughout the world. Lake Garda also enjoys a privileged location, being easily accessible from the Brenner motorway (A22), the Milan–Venice motorway (A4), and the airports of Bergamo, Verona, Milan and Venice.