Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Museo dell'Olio d'Oliva
( 045 622 90 47;
www.museum.it
;
Via Peschiera 54, Cisano; 9am-12.30pm & 2.30-7pm Mon-Sat year-round,
9am-12.30pm Sun Mar-Dec)
In this slick museum, 2km south of Bardolino in Cisano, au-
diovisual displays chart the history of olive oil production on Lake Garda and explain how
the crop is harvested today. Highlights include the huge mule-driven presses.
MUSEUM
Aqualux Hotel Spa
( 045 622 99 99;
www.aqualuxhotel.com
; Via Europa Unita 24; adult Mon-Fri €28, Sat & Sun €32, child free;
9am-7pm Mar-Dec)
Treat yourself to a day at Bardolino's four-star Aqualux spa where over
1000 sq metres, eight pools and a fitness room are dedicated to your well-being. A circu-
lating whirlpool, hydromassage jets and warm waterfalls get the circulation going and
double as fairground rides for older kids, while designated children's pools and play areas
keep little ones amused.
SPA
Guerrieri Rizzardi
( 045 721 00 28;
www.guerrieri-rizzardi.com
; Via Verdi 4; tastings €15; 5pm Wed May-Oct)
One of the
most atmospheric ways to savour Bardolino's bitter cherry flavours is a tutored tasting at
Guerrieri Rizzardi. After a tour of wine cellars full of cobweb-laced bottles, relaxed tast-
ings take place in the ancient walled kitchen garden. Bookings required.
WINE TASTING
Eating & Drinking
Il Giardino delle Esperidi
( 045 621 04 77; Via Goffredo Mameli 1; meals €35-50; 7-10pm Wed-Fri & Mon, noon-2.30pm & 7-10pm Sat
& Sun)
Bardolino's gourmets head for this intimate little o
steria
where sourcing local del-
icacies is a labour of love for its sommelier-owner. The intensely flavoured baked truffles
with
parmigiano reggiano
(Parmesan) are legendary, and the highly seasonal menu may
feature rarities like goose salami or guinea fowl salad.
GARDESE
€€
Osteria Al Capitel
( 348 598 19 72;
www.osterialcapitel.it
;
Via Gardesana Dell Acqua 5; meals €20-30; noon-2.30pm & 7-10pm)
Despite its roadside situation, Al Capital features a lovely shady garden, a warm rustic in-
terior and serves a commendable Veronese menu. Lake fish are well represented alongside
Venetian and Veronese specialities such as
sarde e soar
(sardines in wine vinegar).
VERONESE
€€
