Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 045 629 61 11; Viale Frateli Lavanda 2; adult/child €3/1; 9.30am-12.30pm & 2.30-6pm Apr- mid-Jun & mid-
Sep-Oct, 9.30am-1pm & 4.30-7.30pm mid-Jun-mid-Sep)
This atmospheric museum packs a wealth of
history into the rough stone walls of a 14th-century castle. The fortification was built in
1338 as part of the Della Scala family's attempts to fend off the Venetian Republic. Exhib-
its scattered around the castle's rooms explore traditional industries such as fishing, olive
oil production and lemon growing.
Most interesting is the
limonaie
(lemon glasshouse), the oldest on the lake, which dates
from 1760 - it's crowded with fragrant citrus trees and windfalls litter the floor.
Eating
HOTEL RESTAURANT
Restaurant Gardesana
( 045 722 54 11;
www.gardesana.eu
; Piazza Calderini 20; pizzas €5-7, meals €35; noon-2.30pm & 7-10pm)
The artfully lit arches of Hotel Gardesana's restaurant make a romantic spot for dinner as
the sun sinks over a pink-tinged lake and the distant mountains beyond. The food is un-
derstated but excellent - try the perch in white wine with brioche croutons - although you
may be distracted by the views.
Information
Tourist Office
(
045 722 51 20; Viale Fratelli Lavanda;
9.30am-4.30pm Mon & Thu-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun)
DON'T MISS
HORSE TREKKING ON MONTE BALDO
For a totally unique experience, saddle up one of
Ranch Barlot's
( 348 2313055;
www.ranchbarlot.com
;
Località Porcini, Caprino Veronese; treks per person per day €110-150) sweet Appaloosa or Argentinian ponies
and ride Western-style up Monte Baldo or through the lushly forested Adige valley. Treks from two- to eight-days
are possible and prices include everything from your mount and guide to accommodation in mountain refuges.
Back at the ranch you can take expert lessons in Western-style riding at the school watched by the farm's friendly
deer herd.
You'll find the ranch 14.5km northeast of Garda, up a steep, narrow country road just beyond the village of
Caprino Veronese.
Garda & Punta San Vigilio
POP 4000
