Movieland Studios Italy: Inside Lake Garda’s Hollywood Theme Park
Movieland Studios, officially Movieland The Hollywood Park, is a movie-themed amusement park in Lazise on the southern shore of Lake Garda. It’s part of CanevaWorld Resort, which also runs Caneva Aquapark next door and three themed restaurants that operate separately in the evenings. The park opened in 2002 and covers around 100,000 square metres, with […]
Best Beaches in Torri del Benaco: A Guide to Swimming on Lake Garda’s Eastern Shore
Torri del Benaco is one of those Lake Garda towns that gets the balance right. The old town is genuinely lovely: medieval walls, a Scaligero castle that still dominates the waterfront, olive groves running up the hillside behind. But what brings a lot of people here is simpler than that: the water. The eastern shore […]
Monte Luppia Guide: Hiking Routes, MTB Trails, and Lake Garda Views Explained
Set just south of Torri del Benaco, Monte Luppia sits quietly above the eastern shore of Lake Garda. It does not dominate the skyline in the way Monte Baldo does, which is exactly why many visitors overlook it. Those who make the effort usually arrive on foot or by bike, starting near Punta San Vigilio […]
Torri del Benaco Old Town Travel Guide: Exploring the Historic Centre
Torri del Benaco Old Town sits on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, just below the slopes of Monte Baldo. Visitors often pass through Torri del Benaco while travelling between towns such as Malcesine or Lazise, yet the historic centre deserves time on its own. The historic core is compact, so you can easily explore […]
Shopping at Lake Garda and Where to Stay to Make It Easy
Shopping at Lake Garda works differently from city shopping, and it helps to understand that before you arrive. There are no large retail zones or shopping centres around the lake. Buying happens in historic centres, along promenades, beside ferry docks, and on streets people already use to move between cafés, beaches, and restaurants. That layout […]
Verona for Valentine’s: A Romantic February Escape from the City to Lake Garda
There are cities that talk a good romantic game, and then there’s Verona. If you’re planning Verona for Valentine’s, you’re not chasing clichés. You’re stepping into a place where romance feels baked into the streets rather than staged for Instagram. February strips the city back. Fewer crowds. Cooler air. More room to wander without elbowing […]
Where to Celebrate Carnevale Lago di Garda 2026 (And What to Expect)
There is something irresistible about winter at Lake Garda. The crowds thin a little, the pace slows, and then along comes Carnevale Lago di Garda 2026 (Carnival Lake Garda 2026) to liven everything up again. Colours, parades, masks, noise. A very local kind of chaos. Not the polished show you get in Venice. Carnival at […]
Gardaland Made Easy: How to Plan Your Perfect Visit
For many families coming to Lake Garda, a trip to Gardaland isn’t just an option, it’s the main event. Located in Castelnuovo del Garda, just a stone’s throw from the lakeside towns like Peschiera del Garda, it’s Italy’s largest and most visited theme park. This is a full-throttle, roller-coaster, cotton-candy kind of day out. If […]
Lazise on Lake Garda: How to Plan Your Perfect Visit
If you’re looking at a map of Lake Garda, your eye will likely be drawn to the southern end. That’s where you’ll find Lazise. It’s not the biggest or the most famous town on the lake, but for many, it’s the perfect starting point. And it’s only 30 minutes from Verona! Forget grand, abstract descriptions. […]
Rocca di Manerba: Lake Garda’s Scenic Headland
The Rocca di Manerba is one of those places that manages to combine a straightforward hike with genuinely memorable views. Sitting on a headland on the western side of Lake Garda, it’s a landmark that delivers history, scenery, and just enough of a climb to feel like you’ve earned your coffee afterwards. If you’re staying […]