Lake Garda is the entrance to the south, the first tasting of the Italian way of life behind the Alps. The Lake lies beautifully embedded between high mountains, olive groves and vineyards. The region around the Lake is Alpine and Mediterranean at the same time and stupefies by its variety of countryside, vegetation and culture.
Did you know that Lake Garda was formed more than 10.000 years ago ...
... when the glaciers of the alpine ridge receded due to global warming and left this large lake. At that time what came to be called Lake Garda had a depth of 270m below sea-level. Today, Lake Garda has a lenth of 51,6km and stretches 4km across in the north and 17km in the south. At its deepest point the Lake reaches 346m and lies 65m above sea level.
That part of the Lake Garda region which lies in the province of Brescia is characterized by high mountains, soft hills, medieval villages and active small towns, extensive beaches and picturesque small ports.
In this varied region – which stretches from Limone to Sirmione and from the Lake to its hinterland – you can explore numerous sights and discover beautiful landscapes. The sports possibilities are just as manifold as the cultural offers, and the culinary delights leave nothing to be desired. The fertile countryside brings forth excellent wines, olive oil, truffles, cheese and fish. All of this is typical for the province of Brescia.
The group “Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori del Garda” has dedicated itself to promote these culinary delights. Up to 80 wine growers, olive oil mills, agriturismi, hotels, restaurants, cultural institutions and shops in the region of Lake Garda are organized in this group. Their aim is to make your holiday in the region of Garda Bresciano as enjoyable as possible. The group has worked out several tours to explore the area. All members are committed to a very high standard of quality.
