Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Iseo Tourist Office
( 030 98 02 09;
www.agenzialagoiseofranciacorta.it
; Lungolago Marconi 2, Iseo;
10am-12.30pm & 3.30-6.30pm Easter-Sep, 10am-12.30pm & 3-6pm Mon-Fri, 10am-12.30pm Sat Oct-
Easter)
Sarnico Tourist Office
( 035 4 20 80;
www.prolocosarnico.it
;
Via Lantieri 6, Sarnico;
9.30am-12.30pm & 3-6.30pm Tue-Sat, 9.30am-12.30pm Sun)
Getting There & Around
Navigazione sul Lago d'Iseo
( 035 97 14 83;
www.navigazionelagoiseo.it
)
From April to Septem-
ber regular services run the length of the lake from Lovere and Sarnico in the south to
Pisogne (€6.65, two to three hours) in the north.
Small boats make the quick crossing (10 minutes, every half-hour) from Sale Marasino
and Sulzano, on the east shore, respectively to Carzano and Peschiera Maraglio on Monte
Isola (€2.20/3.60 one way/return).
SAB
( 035 28 90 00;
www.sab-autoservizi.it
)
Runs buses (Line E) between Sarnico and Ber-
gamo (€3.30, 50 minutes). Line C runs via Lake Endine to Lovere and on to Boario in the
Valle Camonica.
Iseo Train Station
Links Iseo with Brescia (€3.25, 30 minutes, hourly), where you can con-
nect to Bergamo.
TOP OF CHAPTER
Lago di Garda
Poets and politicians, divas and dictators, they've all been drawn to Lago di Garda. At 370
sq km it is the largest of the Italian lakes, straddling the border between Lombardy and the
Veneto, with soaring mountains to the north and softer hills to the south. Vineyards, olive
groves and citrus orchards range up the slopes, while villages sit around a string of natural
harbours. In the southwest corner, Desenzano del Garda has good transport connections.
Garda is the most developed of the lakes and, despite a plethora of accommodation,
booking ahead is advised.
