Riva del Garda

Riva del Garda is the pearl of Lake Garda

A town as precious as a gem. Riva del Garda is actually defined with these terms: the gem of Lake Garda. A place enclosed by an area characterised by strong contrasts, with a Mediterranean vegetation growing vigorously at the foot of rocky cliffs that nestle a blue lake.

The Mediterranean climate, the long free sunny beaches, an enchanting panorama that has inspired the greatest poets in history: these are the main ingredients for an unforgettable holiday on Lake Garda you could repeat as many times as you wish to.
The weather in Riva del Garda forecasts in fact some mild temperatures even in winter, turning this place into the ultimate destination for every season.

Riva del Garda is the core of the Garda Trentino region, at the northernmost tip of Italy's biggest lake.
Here, the holiday embraces thousands of experiences. First of all, sport: sailing and windsurfing, but also mountain hiking, cycling, mountain biking, climbing, tennis and rowing.

The climate helps the typical Mediterranean vegetation to grow: lemon trees, olive trees, bay and palm trees, an explosion of perfumes and colours that creates a real Mediterranean haven at the foot of the Brenta Dolomites.

The Riva del Garda city center offers lots of things to see, and attracts for the art and the architectural works, signs of an ancient history and a past rich in culture. During a trip to Riva del Garda, a visit to one of these landmarks can’t be missed: 

• the Rocca, now house of the City Museum and the Art Gallery;
• Apponale tower, a trading and fair center in the past;
• Palazzo Pretorio, that hosts some Roman, medieval and modern gravestones under the loggia, and the historic Palazzo del Comune;
• The Inviolata and S. Maria Assunta churches, two important examples of Baroque architecture;
• The hydroelectric plant, built on the lake shores in the 1920s thanks a project by D'Annunzio’s architect, Giancarlo Maroni, who had already built the Vittoriale degli Italian;
• The Ponale path. Since 2004 this magnificent way overlooking the lake has been turned into a foot and cycle path, summoning lots of bike and outdoor lovers from all over the world, and becoming one of the most appreciated paths ever.

In the past, celebrated people like Nietzsche, Kafka and the Mann brothers were hosted in the town. Now as then, the hospitality on Garda Trentino lakeshores is both refined and familiar. There are a lot of accommodation facilities in Riva del Garda to choose: bed & breakfasts, hotels, campsites, apartments, residences. All of them offer the best comfort together with a warm family hospitality.
Among the several things to do in Riva del Garda, it’s pretty impossible not to indulge in some tasty days characterised by great food: restaurants, taverns, typical trattorias, bars where tasting the aperitif on the lakeshore and whet some food and wine excellences to enjoy Riva del Garda with every sense.
Take the map and start discovering Riva del Garda as you have never done before: you will fall in love with this gem nestled among high impressive mountains at first sight.