Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
frescoes from Roman Riva, historical documents and paintings. Perhaps the most reveal-
ing exhibits are the antique maps dating from 1579 and 1667 and a 1774
Atlas Tyrolensis,
which evocatively convey the area's shifting boundaries.
WATERFALL
Cascata del Varone
(
www.cascata-varone.com
;
adult/reduced €5.50/2.50; 9am-7pm May-Aug, to 6pm Apr & Sep, to 5pm
Mar & Oct)
This 100m waterfall thunders down sheer limestone cliffs through an immense,
dripping gorge. Walkways lead 50m into the mountain beside the crashing torrent, and
strolling along them is like walking in a perpetual thunderstorm. You'll find it signposted
3km northwest of Riva's centre.
Sleeping & Eating
Hotel Garni Villa Maria
( 0464 55 22 88;
www.garnimaria.com
;
Viale dei Tigli, Riva del Garda; s €35, d €60-100, apt €280-340;
)
A small, spruce hotel with a Scandinavian vibe sporting all-white linens,
sleek modern bathrooms and zesty lime green and orange accents. Situated just outside
Riva's historic town centre, it has balconied rooms offering views of soaring mountains.
APARTHOTEL
€
Residence Filanda
( 0464 55 47 34;
www.residencefilanda.com
;
Via Sant'Alessandro, 51 ; d €105-135, qd €165-210;
)
Located 2km outside Riva, this bright, burnt-orange residence situated amid
olive groves is a haven for families. Rooms and apartments overlook lush grounds that in-
corporate a heated pool, tennis and volleyball courts and a hectare of child-friendly gar-
dens. Facilities are top-notch, too, with fully equipped kitchenettes, a laundrette and all
the necessary paraphernalia for young children.
APARTHOTEL
€€
Lido Palace
( 0464 02 18 99;
www.lido-palace.it
;
Viale Carducci 10, Riva del Garda; d €270-380, ste €450-550;
)
If you're going to splash the cash, this is the place to do it. Riva's historic
Lido palace dates back to 1899 and is an absolute stunner. Sensitive renovations have in-
stalled uncompromisingly modern interiors within the grand Liberty-style palace, com-
plete with a Michelin-starred restaurant, peerless views over lawns and lake, and sumptu-
ous spa facilities (open to non-hotel guests by reservation).
LUXURY HOTEL
€€€
