Thanks to these characteristics and to the sweet micro climate, the possibilities for excursions and holidays on Lake Garda starting from Sirmione are unlimited: cultural, naturalistic, food and wine, sport and fun excursions.
DESENZANO
Desenzano is the metropolitan pole of Garda Lake, there you can find various daily trains for Verona and Venice.Desenzano is not only an ideal reference point for visiting the area, it is a beautiful historic centre, the most picturesque Venetian harbour of the lake, perfect for aperitifs, with elegant boutiques and excellent restaurants.
There is a splendid castle of the 12th century, that offers a wonderful view; the mosaics of the Roman villa and the cathedral with a precious "Last Supper" of Tiepolo.SALÒ, the chicest promenade of the lake
Situated at the bottom of a deep bay, the aspect of Salò is elegant. Combines the charm of the natural environment (we are in the Natural Park of the Alto Garda Bresciano) with the charm of history, art and style.Its promenade is certainly the most elegant and noble of the whole lake. There are several historical and liberty buildings that create a charming promenade.In the Middle Ages it was called THE MAGNIFICA PATRIA (THE MAGNIFICENT COUNTRY). And perhaps it is not a coincidence, especially in fashion.MONTE BALDO
is a mountain over 2,200 meters high, uniform, but full of unexpected twists and rain sculptures.
The tops are covered with snow for many months during the year. D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930),
author of The lover of Lady Chatterley, in the spring of 1913 observed the mountain from Gargnano,
and wrote down his impressions: "This is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
The sun is charming on the dark turquoise waters, on the vermilion mountain and on the snow."PUNTA SAN VIGILIO, IF PARADISE EXISTS, IT RESEMBLES TO SAN VIGILIO
The estate, which also included an inn, is purchased by the humanist Agostino Brenzone in 1538 with the right,
extended to the descendants of using it as an "Hosteria". It is curious the letter dated 1553 wrote by Brenzone
to his friend Silvan Cattaneo (1514 - 1564), known for having toured the lake by boat in 12 days.Brenzone wanted to mathematically demonstrate his thesis that San Vigilio was the "most beautiful place of
the lake, and therefore of the world." The argument is sharp: since Europe is the most beautiful place in
the world, Italy is the most beautiful country in Europe, Garda Lake is the most beautiful place of Italy,
Punta San Vigilio is certainly the most beautiful place in the world.