Lake Garda
About 1 hr 30 min by car from Milan
Italy's largest lake, with castles, windsurfing and olive groves.
Why locals go
Lake beaches and water sports.
Visiting Milan?
At 1 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Milan for your flight home.
What to book
- Sirmione castle and thermal baths
- Windsurf or sail at Torbole
- Gardaland theme park
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Aquaria thermal spa in Sirmione
- Sunset boat
With friends
- Windsurf at Torbole
- Gardaland theme park
When to go
April to October.