What to do in Malcesine and around Lake Garda
Small picturesque villages, the placid water of the lake, enchanting mountains and superb panoramas. If you're about to take a holiday in Malcesine and you want to know what's worth doing and seeing in its surroundings, you're in the right place: here's our advice so you won't miss anything.
Malcesine cable car
Open for 10 months a year, in just 15 minutes it takes you from Malcesine to Tratto Spino, on Monte Baldo, at an altitude of 1,760 metres. The cabin of the second section rotates 360 degrees to give you an incredible panorama of the lake, hills and mountains.
> 400 metres from our hotel
Monte Baldo
It's a paradise for hikers and sportspeople. Walks suitable for everyone, paths for trekking and for mountain bikers: at a high altitude you can do all this and much more. Do you love adrenaline? You can take a paragliding flight and experience the thrill of free flight. For gourmets, the huts and restaurants on the mountain offer the typical dishes of the area.
Paina beach
Do you want sun and outdoor sports? To the north of Malcesine Castle, 100 metres from the historic centre, you'll find Paina beach - a free beach with pebbles. The area has a floating raft, lifeguard, (private) sunbed rental, beach volleyball courts, skateboard area, multipurpose court and ample parking, as well as bars and restaurants.
> 600 metres from our hotel
Malcesine
For a breathtaking view, climb the tower of the Scaligero Castle. At its feet lies the ancient village with its characteristic streets, shops and typical restaurants. A stone's throw away is the Palazzo dei Capitani, with a small garden overlooking the water, the marina and a romantic walk on the lake.
From Malcesine you can sail by boat to reach the Lombard shore of the lake and the many villages on the Garda shore.
> the historic centre is 800 metres from our hotel
Varone waterfall
This is one of the most important natural attractions of the Alto Garda. Almost 100 metres high, it dives into a deep ravine carved into the rock. Ladders and balconies allow you to admire the waterfall up close. The waterfall park is open all year round.
> 20 km from our hotel
Golf Club Ca' degli Ulivi
Do you want to play golf in front of the panorama of Lake Garda? You can do it in this golf club. The 18 holes of the main course wind through olive fields and tall cypress trees, in a breathtaking natural setting. When the game is over, you can enjoy a well-deserved rest in the Club House.
> 30 km from our hotel
Lake Ledro
It's one of the clearest lakes in Trentino. In its iridescent turquoise waters you can swim, canoe, windsurf, sail and fish. You can rest and sunbathe on one of the many beaches. The lakeside promenade is excellent for walking, running or pedalling on a mountain bike.
> 30 km from our hotel
Caneva World
A real centre of fun for young and old The two most famous parks are Caneva Aquapark, the water park set on a tropical island, and Movieland Park, the first Italian park dedicated to the world of cinema.
> 40 km from our hotel
Gardaland
It's the most famous amusement park in Italy: more than two million people visit it every year. Gardaland has dozens of attractions for young and old, divided into several themed areas. You can experience evolutions to the limit of the impossible, fill up on adrenaline and spend a carefree day with your children.
> 44 km from our hotel
Natura Viva Park
A wildlife park in the area of Verona where various species of endangered animals live. In the safari zoo you can observe the animals of the African savannah. You can explore the tropical rainforest or venture into the Australian Outback, among kangaroos, emus and other Australian birds.
> 44 km from our hotel
Sigurtà Park
It's the right destination for a day face to face with nature. In this garden park, spread over an area of 60 hectares, you can admire a million tulips, between March and April, the avenue of roses, with 30 thousand blooming roses, from May to September, and many ponds with aquatic plants of every type.
> 55 km from our hotel
Verona
The Arena and Piazza Bra are the first names to be noted. In the city of lovers, you can't miss a visit to Juliet's house, a destination for many romantic couples. More to see? The elegant Piazza delle Erbe, the Roman Theatre, Pietra Bridge, Castel San Pietro and the view of the city from the Torre dei Lamberti.
> 60 km from our hotel
Sirmione
Its medieval village will amaze you with the Scaligero Castle and the romantic streets. At the tip of the peninsula you'll find the Grotte di Catullo, an archaeological park with the remains of an ancient Roman villa. A relaxing break? Choose Aquaria, the wellness centre with a sauna, turkish bath and thermal pools overlooking the lake.
> 65 km from our hotel
Mantua
It looks like a nymph born from the waters. Romantic and elegant, it will amaze you with the Ducal Palace, the ancient palace of the Gonzaga family, the frescoes in the Camera degli Sposi, Palazzo Te and Piazza delle Erbe, which are picturesque. For a glimpse of the city, just head to the banks of one of the three lakes.
> 85 km from our hotel
Venice
La Serenissima fascinates thousands of tourists every year. The classic destinations are Piazza San Marco, the Ducal Palace, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs, Murano and Torcello. Magical, mysterious and fascinating, it's nice to get lost in its streets, canals and squares: at every turn, Venice reveals something unexpected. For a tasty stop, pop into one of the many bàcari, the typical Venetian taverns.
> 180 km from our hotel