Activities and experiences between Verona and Lake Garda
Activities
Lazise
About 6 km away from Forte Benedek is the historic center of medieval origin that can be visited entirely on foot, walking through characteristic streets surrounded by typical bars and small shops.
It is the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular sunset, strolling along the lakefront that extends to the town of Garda.
Ferries for boat trips also leave from the port of Lazise. Lazise has been recognized as the oldest municipality in Italy since 7 May 983.
To visit:
Walls of the Scaligero Castle which form the entrance to the town
Venetian Customs: left by the Venetians, who made Lazise an important commercial center.
Activities
Lake Garda
Among the most beautiful historical centers on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, we find Bardolino, Garda, Peschiera and Sirmione.
Let yourself be enchanted by the picturesque lakeside promenade (from Lazise to Garda) and by the typical landscape of Lake Garda, dominated by cypresses: the iconographic symbol of this area.
These centers can also be reached by boat starting from Lazise.
To visit in BARDOLINO (about 11 km):
Ancient walls of the historic center
Historic villas
Narrow alleys with flowered balconies
Lakefront with 72 flowerbeds of tulips that bloom in spring
To visit in GARDA (about 14 km away):
Rocca del Garda
Hermitage of the Camandolesi (on the road to Rocca del Garda)
Prehistoric rock paintings (on Monte Luppia – 416 meters above sea level)
To visit in PESCHIERA (about 14 km):
Scaliger Castle of Peschiera (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino
To visit in SIRMIONE (about 26 km):
Scaliger Castle
Grottoes of Catullus
To visit in MALCESINE (about 42 km):
Malcesine-Monte Baldo cableway, from which you can see the beautiful panorama of the lake from above.
Activities
Lake Garda
Among the most beautiful historical centers on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, we find Bardolino, Garda, Peschiera and Sirmione.
Let yourself be enchanted by the picturesque lakeside promenade (from Lazise to Garda) and by the typical landscape of Lake Garda, dominated by cypresses: the iconographic symbol of this area.
These centers can also be reached by boat starting from Lazise.
To visit in BARDOLINO (about 11 km):
Ancient walls of the historic center
Historic villas
Narrow alleys with flowered balconies
Lakefront with 72 flowerbeds of tulips that bloom in spring
To visit in GARDA (about 14 km away):
Rocca del Garda
Hermitage of the Camandolesi (on the road to Rocca del Garda)
Prehistoric rock paintings (on Monte Luppia – 416 meters above sea level)
To visit in PESCHIERA (about 14 km):
Scaliger Castle of Peschiera (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino
To visit in SIRMIONE (about 26 km):
Scaliger Castle
Grottoes of Catullus
To visit in MALCESINE (about 42 km):
Malcesine-Monte Baldo cableway, from which you can see the beautiful panorama of the lake from above.
Activities
Verona
One of the most romantic cities in Italy.
Also loved and known throughout the world for the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, told by William Shakespeare.
The city is about 20 km from Relais Forte Benedek. It is a world heritage site and houses monuments from the Roman, medieval and Renaissance periods.
The famous Roman Arena also hosts important opera festivals every year as well as concerts and shows.
To be seen:
In the footsteps of Romeo and Juliet: Juliet’s House, Juliet’s Tomb, Capuchin Convent San Francesco al Corso
Verona Arena and Piazza Bra *
Roman theatre*
Castelvecchio Bridge
Castel San Pietro
Torre dei Lamberti and Piazza Erbe
* to purchase tickets, contact the reception
PARKS AND GARDENS *:
Gardaland
Movieland
Caneva
Zoo Safari Park
Sigurtà Garden Park
* to purchase tickets, contact the reception
Activities
Valpolicella
Hilly area characterized by extensive vineyards, olive groves and grassy meadows.
Legend has it that its name means “Valley of many cellars” due to the dominant presence of cellars that produce fine wines, known throughout the world.
This area is also full of history and tradition, thus making the atmosphere even more magical.
To be seen:
Molina waterfalls park
Pojega Garden and Villa Bertani Garden
Neanderthal cave in Fumane
Veja Bridge
Tibetan bridge in Marano di Valpolicella
Activities
Valpolicella
Hilly area characterized by extensive vineyards, olive groves and grassy meadows.
Legend has it that its name means “Valley of many cellars” due to the dominant presence of cellars that produce fine wines, known throughout the world.
This area is also full of history and tradition, thus making the atmosphere even more magical.
To be seen:
Molina waterfalls park
Pojega Garden and Villa Bertani Garden
Neanderthal cave in Fumane
Veja Bridge
Tibetan bridge in Marano di Valpolicella
Activities
Borghetto
It is a small village near Valeggio sul Mincio, about 19 km from Forte Benedek, characterized by its intimate and scenic atmosphere. Village of medieval origin, it has recently also been included in the Club of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy.
To be seen:
Water mills of the ancient historical center
Ponte Visconteo or “Ponte Lungo”
Activities
Markets
WEEKLY HISTORICS
Monday: Peschiera del Garda
Tuesday: Castelnuovo del Garda, Pescantina, Sona
Wendesday: Lazise, Villafranca di Verona
Thursday: Bardolino, Bussolengo
Friday: Pastrengo, Garda
Saturday: Valeggio sul Mincio
ANTIQUES and VINTAGE
San Zeno (Verona): every first Sunday of the month
Villafranca di Verona: every second Sunday of the month
Bardolino: every third Sunday of the month
Valeggio sul Mincio: every fourth Sunday of the month
Activities
Markets
WEEKLY HISTORICS
Monday: Peschiera del Garda
Tuesday: Castelnuovo del Garda, Pescantina, Sona
Wendesday: Lazise, Villafranca di Verona
Thursday: Bardolino, Bussolengo
Friday: Pastrengo, Garda
Saturday: Valeggio sul Mincio
ANTIQUES and VINTAGE
San Zeno (Verona): every first Sunday of the month
Villafranca di Verona: every second Sunday of the month
Bardolino: every third Sunday of the month
Valeggio sul Mincio: every fourth Sunday of the month