In and Around Bardolino, Lake Garda’s Best Spots to Drink, Dine, and Stay
Lake Garda, looking west from Bardolino. All photos (except 2 indicated) by Lisa Denning. Lake Garda is Italy’s largest lake and its natural beauty and mild climate make it an ideal travel destination all year round. Visitors — and those lucky enough to live there — are rewarded with the Italian riviera way of life: nice weather, stunning views, excellent cuisine and some of the country’s best wines. The lake’s shores are dotted with charming medieval villages and the ancient town of Bardolino is one of its most alluring jewels. Located in the province of Veneto, on the eastern side of the lake, Bardolino’s long lakefront features a winding walkway for pedestrians to enjoy its mountain vistas, clear waters, and...